or more precisely, the rubber cap protecting the switch blew off. It was bizarre. No I'm not modding it or overloading it or doing anything cute. I'm using Maha PowerEx 2500 NiMH batteries, bought last year, charged in a Maha charger. The flashlight had been running for about an hour when I went to turn it off. I felt this pliable rounded bubble on the end. The bubble was so large (maybe 1/2" tall) that I couldn't press the switch. While I was trying the rubber cap exploded out of the end. I took it apart but can't see any evidence of battery leakage or internal damage to the light. I charged the batteries again, replaced the cap, and the light seems to work. I'm on the road and don't have any equipment with me, so I can't really test either of the batteries.
Anyone else heard of such a thing, and/or what might be going on with the batteries? I have spare batteries I can use until I get home if necessary. Other than just putting the two batteries in one of my testers (I have both the BC-900 and the C9000 chargers), what else should I look for?
Anyone else heard of such a thing, and/or what might be going on with the batteries? I have spare batteries I can use until I get home if necessary. Other than just putting the two batteries in one of my testers (I have both the BC-900 and the C9000 chargers), what else should I look for?