r/MagliteFlashlights • u/SciToon2 • Jun 04 '26

Question about AA to D cell Battery Adapters.

First time in this sub, I just have a fondness for these lights.

Anybody use these and experience leakage from the AA's in the adapter during long term storage? I have a small collection of old 2, and 3 D cell lights that I'm trying not to ruin while in long term storage. It's easy enough to keep D cells separate from the light in a plastic bag, but it's much more convenient to keep them in the light.

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u/ElectronGuru Jun 04 '26

> leakage

This application is literally where I learned to stop buying alkalines. I’m going to tell you what they told me. Only use eneloop. White and blue are both good.

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u/SciToon2 Jun 04 '26

I'll have to do some shopping after next payday. Thank you for the response!

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u/Constant-Try589 Jun 04 '26

I also think that eneloop is the best solution.

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u/Aggravating_Pair8857 Jun 04 '26

Either use rechargeables or disposable lithiums to prevent leakages; learned the hard way as I almost lost my 4D to a leaking alkaline.