Hello, everyone, I need advice, I have a L1T with a battery that will not come out of my light, it looks like it has black goo or something that is keeping the battery from slipping out, should I drill it or beat it out? I'm lost. Thanks.
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greenLED
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:welcome: grins!
Take both the head and tailcap out, and hammer the battery out of there (use a wooden dowel against the battery). Then wash things really well to get rid of the caustic residue.
Take both the head and tailcap out, and hammer the battery out of there (use a wooden dowel against the battery). Then wash things really well to get rid of the caustic residue.
BIGIRON
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Don't clamp it directly in a vise or pliers, etc. The tube will deform very easily. Bummer. Good luck.
Marduke
Flashaholic
Yeah, just unscrew both ends (head and tailcap). You can then probably push it out with your fingers. Use a dowel (as mentioned above) if your fingers don't work. Make sure to ring off all the goo (and your hands)
Gunner12
Flashaholic
Sounds like the battery leaked. If it's a good battery company, you might be able to get a new light.
Try taking out both the head and tailcap, and hammer out the battery.
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Try taking out both the head and tailcap, and hammer out the battery.
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KeyGrip
Flashlight Enthusiast
Where did you get the light? Perhaps the seller knows the battery type.
BIGIRON
Flashlight Enthusiast
If the battery is that far gone, it's probably futile to try to salvage the tube.
I would try drilling the battery through to relieve some of the outward swelling and then begin slowly scraping the remains of the battery away (wearing gloves and probably eye protection). I'd then soak it a baking soda / water solution and hope it came clean. Battery cleaner solution from an auto parts store might work better.
I think L1T tubes are available.
I would try drilling the battery through to relieve some of the outward swelling and then begin slowly scraping the remains of the battery away (wearing gloves and probably eye protection). I'd then soak it a baking soda / water solution and hope it came clean. Battery cleaner solution from an auto parts store might work better.
I think L1T tubes are available.
Gunner12
Flashaholic
It could also be used as a reason to buy a new light. If you can get the old one fixed, even better.
Try drilling out as much of the battery as you can without damaging the body, then scrape the rest of it off.
Battery Acid is actually basic, so vinegar would neutralize the base, but I'm not sure how well it will clean.
Try drilling out as much of the battery as you can without damaging the body, then scrape the rest of it off.
Battery Acid is actually basic, so vinegar would neutralize the base, but I'm not sure how well it will clean.
