trail dreamer
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The obvious way to maximize battery life would be to periodically rotate the position of the batteries in the battery pack and allow the draw down of each battery to be equalized thru the life of the battery(s).
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Interesting concept, but unless there is a trickle drainage path between the ends of the one battery position, all of the batteries should drain the same. You had to have mixed old and new cells. You say this is a common problem - really? Has this happened to you before? I have seen things that I would have swore were impossible so I have an open mind, but I have a lot of problem accepting your premise - still thanks for sharing it and perhaps you are correct and have discovered a new phenomenon. I would love to only have to change one battery to bring my dead light back, but in my flashlights, I have to replace ALL of them - oh well <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />