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Jun 16, 2017 17:59:27   #
Ricker Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
waymond wrote:
Vinegar, then a light, very light coating of WD 40.


I'd pass on the WD40. Instead, use a very thin layer of Vaseline.....works well.....definitely do NOT use too much....just wipe off any excess.
Best regards, Ricker

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Jun 16, 2017 18:53:25   #
burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC
 
salmander wrote:
This individual has made other, similar criticisms here in the past. Hopefully, it's because he is young and has not yet learned to treat others with more patience and respect. There's a concept in psychology that states that when someone says something to you that makes you feel humiliated, put down, put "in your place," or something similar in a personally negative way, that is exactly the intent of what they said. Occasionally, a young person may be naive about the consequences of their language, but for most people this is true. Such speech derives from the individual attempting to bolster their (apparently flagging) ego, because they feel vulnerable, or even somehow weakened, about something in their life, and they take it out on others. Their "success" has the illusion of alleviating this feeling, but in reality they still have the same vulnerability or weakness, and it will come out again later. They have not worked on their problem and resolved it. People who drink a lot every day do this, because inebriation postpones any possibility of resolving any issues that may be negatively affecting their life. Hopefully, that's not the problem here. Resolving our problems take time, and is rarely a quick fix type of scenario.

Here on UHH, we bring up questions and make comments that are in error, need correction, are not quite right, etc. all the time. That is one of the major reasons for coming here - to improve our occasionally erroneous ways or areas of naivete. Criticism can be made without resorting to negative responses.
This individual has made other, similar criticisms... (show quote)


Great post!

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Jun 16, 2017 19:32:00   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
texaseve wrote:
I can't believe I messed up and did not check the batteries in a couple flashes I have here for my Nikons. Sooooooo..... what is the best way to clean the connectors, please? Two of them are ok, the third leaked battery juice a little. I appreciate your advice; have seen this discussed and could not find it.


Duracell?

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-465242-1.html

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Jun 16, 2017 20:04:53   #
tomcat
 


Not sure if you were asking if Duracell was the culprit or if you were recommending Duracell. I am very disappointed in Duracell's quality the past 2 years. I have had numerous leaks from them. Their quality is not what it used to be, so I don't keep them in anything beyond the current usage and then I take them out. I do not recommend or buy Duracell any longer. I am currently using Rayovac in my flashes, but I also remove them immediately after use.

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Jun 16, 2017 20:23:10   #
rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)
 
BHC wrote:
A pencil eraser contains pumice, an abrasive.


That's how it gets rid of corrosion.....

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Jun 16, 2017 20:45:46   #
carl hervol Loc: jacksonville florida
 
Were they duracells?

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Jun 16, 2017 20:48:02   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
rfmaude41 wrote:
That's how it gets rid of corrosion.....

And removes playing from your contacts.

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Jun 16, 2017 22:27:20   #
chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
...thanks for the reminder! (...running to check his flashes...).

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Jun 16, 2017 22:52:36   #
adm
 
I did the same thing and used Deoxit Gold G5 contact cleaner. It removed corrosion and probably increased overall performance of flash. You can get it online or at Guitar Center.

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Jun 16, 2017 22:53:25   #
royrob Loc: Denver Metro
 
I just use a water soaked q-tip. If there is a stubborn portion caked on to the contacts, a dull pocket knife or screwdriver will scrap it off.

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Jun 16, 2017 23:11:25   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
James R wrote:
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Thank You for that..... And ACETIC is what I did wish to type... Often is the time in my haste - and the "spellcheck" Not in sync with each other.

-0-


Acetic Acid is what is in Vinegar.

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Jun 16, 2017 23:13:21   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
tomcat wrote:
Not sure if you were asking if Duracell was the culprit or if you were recommending Duracell. I am very disappointed in Duracell's quality the past 2 years. I have had numerous leaks from them. Their quality is not what it used to be, so I don't keep them in anything beyond the current usage and then I take them out. I do not recommend or buy Duracell any longer. I am currently using Rayovac in my flashes, but I also remove them immediately after use.


Did anyone here follow the link? Yes, there seems to be a problem with Duracell Brand Batteries lately.

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Jun 16, 2017 23:18:57   #
Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
 
I recommend some WD40 sprayed on to swab to clean the contacts. The film that it leaves will help to prevent further corrosion. I would not use vinegar as it is an acid which will make the damage worse.

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Jun 16, 2017 23:22:37   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
Madman wrote:
I recommend some WD40 sprayed on to swab to clean the contacts. The film that it leaves will help to prevent further corrosion. I would not use vinegar as it is an acid which will make the damage worse.

Not if they are alkaline batteries.

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Jun 16, 2017 23:30:18   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
Madman wrote:
I recommend some WD40 sprayed on to swab to clean the contacts. The film that it leaves will help to prevent further corrosion. I would not use vinegar as it is an acid which will make the damage worse.

One of many warnings on the internet:

http://www.kawasakimotorcycle.org/forum/mechanics-corner/84518-why-not-use-wd-40-your-electrical-system.html

The WD-40 over time became a non-conductive coating, more like an insulator, so my warning to you is this: Be very careful spraying it on electrical connections,light bulb bases and switches or you to may be saying HELP!

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