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Posted: 5/14/2004 12:36:34 PM EDT
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Today I was at the range, happily getting all set up to shoot and switched on my eotech. It's a 511 that takes N type batteries. I bought it in Feb. The reticle blinked a couple of times and went out. I thought, this sucks. I was disappointed that the batteries didn't last longer. When I opened it up and took out the old batteries, one of the batteries had ruptured. The bottoms of both the batteries were indented right in the middle. I dried off the area that was wet (under the sight display and let it sit for a while then put new batteries in. It worked just fine after that. After what I described, do you think it will be okay? I mean it worked, but should I be worried about it? Did I put the batteries in wrong the 1st time? I don't see how I could have. They were the ones that came with the sight. Thanks |
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Nearly every product that uses alkaline batteries recommends removing them from the device if it isn't used regularly. Alkaline batteries leak regularly, and have problems with heat. This is why you have problems with flashlights left in cars, and so forth. Since you have the AA model, you could get the Lithium AAs, which have a number of benefits, including longer life, MUCH longer storage life, better heat/cold handling, and less tendancy to leak. -Troy |
| I was checking out another pair of "N" energizer batteries and they have the indentation on the bottom that I thought came from putting them in the eotech. So the indentation that I spoke of is normal for the energizer and was not caused the by the eotech. I thought that the eotech caused the indentation and subsequently caused the battery to ruptured. That was not the case. The indentations had nothing to do with it. The sight seems to be working fine now. At first when I put the new Duracell batteries in the sight and it didn't work I thought it was messed up. Just thought I would post my experience so you don't have the kind of surprise I had. |
| I have had the Eotech sight for 2 years now and have not had that problem but when your batteries are low the retical will blink for a short period and then resume normal operation. Mine worked for about an hour after the retical started blinking. I would keep a couple of sets of spare batteries on hand! |
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FYI: When your batteries leak all over your equipment, you can use a baking soda and water to neutralize the acid and prevent corrosion. It also works to clean your car's battery. Just remember to let the equipment dry 24 hours or more after exposing them to water. When no power is hooked up to them, electronics usually aren't harmed by water, but never insert batteries into wet or damp equipment. |
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