Issues with illuminated reticles

[barx1963]

I have an Orin 12.5mm Illuminated reticle eyepiece. I also have an Orion 9x50 Illuminated Reticle RACI Finder. Both use the same screw in red LED illuminator and neither one works now. I have replaced the batteries but nada!
Anyone else had issues with these and is there a better option?

Cheers

Malcolm

[Merlin66]

Batteries in the wrong way around?

[raymo]

Have a close look for a light coating of corrosive substance inside. This can happen if not used for a while.
raymo

[barx1963]

Bingo
Did the trick, bit of steel wool and now working. I should know stuff like that at my age!!:P

Thank Ray

Malcolm

[raymo]

:thumbsup:

Raymo