I have 3 or 4 of the eveready plastic type flashlights that use the 6 volt large batteries. I seldom need a flashlight except for bad weather/electrical storms and hurricanes. I maybe use them once or twice and then they do not work. i keep them in a plastic tote when not in use. Am I storing them wrong? or am I supposed to take it apart when not in use? and the bulb does not seem to be able to be removed. these are the types you buy at lowes on an end cap when hurricane weather is coming... is there a way to keep them operational ? also the cost of the whole flashlight is about the same as the cost of the 6volt battery to replace. if its more feasable to buy a better flashlight please advise?
I would switch over to a small LED flashlight -- the one I've had in my car for two perhaps three years is about the size of a roll of quarters and I got from Harbor Freight as one of their giveaways. Regular alkaline batteries seem to work fine but for cold weather I'd recommend using Lithium batterties.
Here in the UK I have never had much luck with flashlights (or torches as we call them!) stored in the car-exactly the same problem as you -the battery is always flat when you come to use it. I have even tried slackening the base off to break the contacts-makes no difference. Best to get a rechargeable one like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-pcs-15-LED-RECHARGEABLE-WORK-LIGHT-FLASHLIGHT-TOOLS-/330510652438?hash=item4cf3f85416:m:m9OEtxPyWSFj8nAyzf1i4Mw
Only downside is you can't leave this model on charge so if you can try to find one with a regulated power supply which can be left permanently on charge without damaging the batteries. Avoid the million candlepower ones too-yes they are very bright but only last 15 minutes on a charge!
SOURCE: Got new Energizer Hard Case Flashlight model IN421
Well much to our surprise the easy way is the best way. There are no instruction on the package nor on Energizer website but after googling we found reviews of the flashlight and how long it took others to find out how to put the batteries in. Although the base is square...it DOES turn and voila....comes off to insert batteries.
SOURCE: My TUF4D1 flashlight does not have a twistoff cap
The front outer rubber cover is removeable. Once you take it off with your fingers, the front unscrews revealing a two piece battery case. Squeeze the top flanges together and lift out, then the battery case shown in the box just lifts out.
SOURCE: I have bought a new
The bezel (the circular portion on the front of the flashlight that holds the bulb and lens) will unscrew. The old battery should slide right out.
Hope this helps.
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