I have read the sticky about the two cell light that "rapidly disassembled" and I have some questions.
I am assuming that these cells ignited because one cell had a different level of energy than the other. Why did the batteries ignite only after the light was turned on?
I remember reading some time ago about a woman who placed a Surefire 6P in her purse and put the purse on the bed. Shortly, the purse was on fire, apparently caused by the batteries in the flashlight. In that case, the light was not turned on and spontaneously ignited. Why would that happen?
Once someone can explain why cells ignite when one has less energy than the other, then I would like to know whether batteries can safely be stored in lights. It's bad enough to have two cell lights, but I have a number of 4,6 and 8 cell lights. Would it be sufficient to loosen the tail caps, or is the danger still present with the batteries installed in the holders?
Bill
I am assuming that these cells ignited because one cell had a different level of energy than the other. Why did the batteries ignite only after the light was turned on?
I remember reading some time ago about a woman who placed a Surefire 6P in her purse and put the purse on the bed. Shortly, the purse was on fire, apparently caused by the batteries in the flashlight. In that case, the light was not turned on and spontaneously ignited. Why would that happen?
Once someone can explain why cells ignite when one has less energy than the other, then I would like to know whether batteries can safely be stored in lights. It's bad enough to have two cell lights, but I have a number of 4,6 and 8 cell lights. Would it be sufficient to loosen the tail caps, or is the danger still present with the batteries installed in the holders?
Bill
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