To keep flashlights from corroding

[stltikn]

I did a search on this and didn't find anything. We've been putting dielectric grease on our flashlight batteries and contacts for about 5 yrs. Have not had any corrosion problems. There are several dissimilar metals with batteries and flashlights. Copper and steel contacts, aluminum or steel housing, copper or steel springs and steel battery cases, etc. What have others done to reduce or eliminate flashlight battery corrosion?

 

[ibedayank]

I have never had a problem with my maglights

 

[SHELLFISH]

I've had my share of problems with batteries leaking.
Ruined some good equipment this way.
I should replace the batteries every so often!

 

[Orangestang]

I use this special kind of rivet that you buy at...... oh wait nevermind. Yes dielectric grease works for me too.

 

[BlindViper]

The batteries have always leaked on me. Never a issue unless the battery failed.

 

[KenB]

Two different things. Fight corrosion with dielectric grease. Fight battery leakage by using non-alkaline batteries.


Ken

 

[rickairmedic]

I use my flashlights daily so they dont get enough time with batteries in them to go bad before I replace them .


Rick