I'm sure everyone has experienced the batteries that won't budge from a flashlight. In particular, I have had problems with Maglite that use the AA cells. Not all AA batteries are alike and neither are the Maglites. Some, actually don't have the tolerances to support easy removal. Battery insertion is from the non-light side (negative contact) only. Access to the negative contact is judged to be easier.
The 3 cell AA Maglites are not made anymore and they are "harder to loose".
I'd like to enlist ideas, before I present an idea that shows potential and it was easy to do for the first cell. I can't expand what I have for batteries deeper in the tube. The hardest to remove cell is located about 4" in the barrel.
Last night, I was extremely successful in removing one cell. I have on order parts for an extractor. It won't be cheap, but I think it will be worthwhile investment.
Thoughts?
The 3 cell AA Maglites are not made anymore and they are "harder to loose".
I'd like to enlist ideas, before I present an idea that shows potential and it was easy to do for the first cell. I can't expand what I have for batteries deeper in the tube. The hardest to remove cell is located about 4" in the barrel.
Last night, I was extremely successful in removing one cell. I have on order parts for an extractor. It won't be cheap, but I think it will be worthwhile investment.
Thoughts?