5 Jun
2008
5 Jun
'08
7:11 p.m.
Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 17:23:03 -0700 (PDT)
From: Mr Ian Primus >
The batteries in my MicroVaxen need to be replaced. A
couple of
questions:
What's the best way to clean up corrosion damage caused by these
batteries? With Alkaline batteries, I usually use vinegar (since alkalines
leak a base, not acid). What about NI-CD?
They still use a strong base (potassium hydroxide), so vinegar is
still a good idea. KOH is nasty--keep it off your skin and out of
your eyes. Rinse well; follow up with methyl alcohol.
Cheers,
Chuck