<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jeebob:
JIMINNY GLICK! I did what Donny Don't does. I misplaced mine thinking that they weren't important. they're probably somewhere in michigan lost in my families cottage! Do you think C. Crane or Tektite will send me some freebies?
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You did mention there was still one in the receptacle. That's what makes me think your flashlight got an extra by mistake.
Check that little holder for a pellet. It should occupy the upper half of the receptacle, with a blob of clear silicone or epoxy on the bottom to hold it in place.
I think they're $4 apiece if you need to buy new ones - but since yours FELL OUT without your having abused the flashlight, you shouldn't have to pay a penny for replacement.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jeebob:
Also, how would either of you suggest I make it stay in the compartment<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
If it's no longer in the holder, here's how you install a new one:
1: Disassemble light. Assuming you hve an older model Trek, the retaining ring and the LED board will be seperate pieces.
2: Place a new pellet in the holder, and apply a dab of silicone sealant (bathtub caulk, fishtank repair goo, or even rubber cement should do in a pinch) and let it set for an hour or so.
3: Reassemble your flashlight.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jeebob:
Do the batteries leak hydrogen when they are used or even when they just sit on a shelf.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The largest amount of venting occurs under two specific conditions: when the batteries are under a high load for an extend time, and, when the batteries become exhausted and are left inside the flashlight.
They will vent at other times, but these are the two big offenders, and the two reasons why the catalyst is in there.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jeebob:
Craig, what did you mean by the pellet getting flooded? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Flooded... like a toliet... with water.
Such an occurance is not very likely with a Tektite flashlight, but one can never be too sure.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jeebob:
Do other waterproof LED flashlights have these?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Many of the GOOD ones do.
Pelican and UKE come to mind - but I've not had any experience with the others, so I cannot vouch for them.
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jeebob:
What about maglights?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Not that I've seen.
Perhaps they figure the aluminum body can contain the pressure without exploding until it is high enough to slowly vent around one or more of the O-rings.