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[WTXTundra]

Anyone how to safely remove this expanded d battery in my flashlight? Took some of the buildup off but the battery is tight in there. Don’t think it’s a good idea to bust it up in pieces.

 

[cgrutt]

If the other end can be removed I'd try lightly tapping it out with a dowel or broom handle. If not you can drill a small pilot hole in the end of the battery and pull it out with a lag bolt and fender washer.

Also might want to try a bit of light oil or dish soap to see if it lubricates it enough to slide out on its own.

 

[inphx]

freezer overnight?

 

[L.Cheapo]

That happened to a D cell Maglite I've had since the 90s. Took a hydraulic press to get it out. NO I DO NOT RECOMMEND DOING THAT. Terrible idea. Dangerous.

I was able to save the Maglite though.

Wild guess....Duracell?

 

[Renegade1LI]

I've used a wood screw to remove a few, clamped in vise & pulled out.

 

[Beerhippie]

Vinegar or phosphoric acid will remove any remaining corrosion, which can't hurt any.

I've drilled swollen batteries out before. Use plenty of PPE! Alkaline batteries contain caustic chems.

 

[WTXTundra]

Awesome. Thanks guys. I was given some tools out of this truck and this flashlight was in there. Who knows how long the batteries have been in there. I’ve always heard to not keep batteries in the house if for long periods of time without checking them to avoid this exact thing. Haha. Oh well.

I’ll try to drill them out and give them a yank. Too bad cause the body itself is in good shape and it has led bulbs. Stream light twin task 2d. Nice and heavy in case you gota swing it at somebody.

 

[Beerhippie]

Nice and heavy in case you gota swing it at somebody.

Learn the "cop carry". Forearm vertical, flashlight **** cocked back over shoulder. Makes for faster whacking.

 

[bluedog225]

I’ve used the screw and yank method successfully one. Failed on the second.

Need to try soaking in vinegar. Nothing to lose.

Now I try to change my D cells every January.

 

[Byrdnyrd]

I’ve tried and failed to rectify that on 2 Maglights! After messing with them for WAY too long, they went in the trash!

I dont buy Maglights anymore for that reason! The diameter tolerance doesn’t to be that tight!

Mi Dos Centavos

 

[bonneyman]

With Maglites, batteries that leak and get seized in there are almost impossible to get out without damaging the light. I switched to 9.6 volt Makita flashlights, or old fashioned lights using carbon-zinc batteries. (Don't know if they make those anymore).
For new flashlights, I fashion a sleeve out of an old toilet paper tube (or paper towel tube for longer batteries) as a buffer between the light and batteries. Any liquid that does leak out gets absorbed by the cardboard, saving your light if not left too long.

 

[JuncleJohn]

Maybe try setting it out in the hot sun to expand the aluminum. Then tap it down against a piece of wood.

Aluminum will expand quite a bit.

John

 

[finn]

Does the other end unscrew?

If so, remove it and drive the exploded battery out.

In reality, if the battery is swollen that badly, it’s a strong probability that the light is junk now.

 

[engineer2]

I've found battery corrosion easily dissolves in warm water. That would be my first step. If that doesn't work, see the previous posts.

 

[rust in the eye]

Duracell??

 

[WTXTundra]

I’ll find out tomorrow if it's Duracell