Mr._Graybeard
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I got one of those sleek LED mini flashlights -- machined aluminum body, looks like it would last a lifetime. Well, it sat in a desk drawer for a couple months, and when I retrieved it, it didn't work. I opened it up and found that one of the batteries had leaked and the spilled chemical had eaten up the cheap little 3-cell battery carrier that was inside. The carrier literally crumbled at my touch.
I thought about tossing out this sleek piece of hardware - It was only about an $8 investment -- but that seemed like such a waste.
I went to Amazon and found a replacement carrier here. In fact, you can buy them in lots of two, three or more. I bought a lot of three, figuring it was only a matter of time before I'd need another one. Or two.
Every once in awhile you run across something that's pretty well made overall but relies on a piece of junk in a critical place. Build a better three-cell battery holder and the world will beat a path to your door!
I thought about tossing out this sleek piece of hardware - It was only about an $8 investment -- but that seemed like such a waste.
I went to Amazon and found a replacement carrier here. In fact, you can buy them in lots of two, three or more. I bought a lot of three, figuring it was only a matter of time before I'd need another one. Or two.
Every once in awhile you run across something that's pretty well made overall but relies on a piece of junk in a critical place. Build a better three-cell battery holder and the world will beat a path to your door!