AA battery caused leakage in battery compartment
Oct 20, 2019 16:57:30 #
Hi Everyone,
I am asking for advice to help me get rid of AA battery acid that leaked into my infrared cam battery compartment. I left the batteries in for approximately 14 months while storing it.
Someone told me to use a q tip dipped in vinegar. Do any one of you have any other suggestions other than taking it to a shop to be fixed? Thanks in advance.
ICUQTPIE
I am asking for advice to help me get rid of AA battery acid that leaked into my infrared cam battery compartment. I left the batteries in for approximately 14 months while storing it.
Someone told me to use a q tip dipped in vinegar. Do any one of you have any other suggestions other than taking it to a shop to be fixed? Thanks in advance.
ICUQTPIE
Oct 20, 2019 17:03:32 #
I've had that happen with alkalines in the past.
I kept using dry Q-tips until all loose material is removed.
Then a lightly alcohol soaked Q-tip to clean the remainder, including springs and contacts.
I might consider using a baking soda solution on a Q-tip to clean any remaining acidic battery fluids.
If it is indeed battery acid that leaked I surely wouldn't add more acid (acetic) to the problem, I'd clean it with a base.
I kept using dry Q-tips until all loose material is removed.
Then a lightly alcohol soaked Q-tip to clean the remainder, including springs and contacts.
I might consider using a baking soda solution on a Q-tip to clean any remaining acidic battery fluids.
If it is indeed battery acid that leaked I surely wouldn't add more acid (acetic) to the problem, I'd clean it with a base.
Oct 20, 2019 17:05:23 #
The battery chemistry is alkaline and thus acid would help remove it. And so vinegar works well.
Oct 20, 2019 17:09:52 #
BebuLamar wrote:
The battery chemistry is alkaline and thus acid would help remove it. And so vinegar works well.
Oct 20, 2019 17:14:11 #
ICUQTPIE wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I am asking for advice to help me get rid of AA battery acid that leaked into my infrared cam battery compartment. I left the batteries in for approximately 14 months while storing it.
Someone told me to use a q tip dipped in vinegar. Do any one of you have any other suggestions other than taking it to a shop to be fixed? Thanks in advance.
ICUQTPIE
I am asking for advice to help me get rid of AA battery acid that leaked into my infrared cam battery compartment. I left the batteries in for approximately 14 months while storing it.
Someone told me to use a q tip dipped in vinegar. Do any one of you have any other suggestions other than taking it to a shop to be fixed? Thanks in advance.
ICUQTPIE
Vinegar moistened Q-tips, followed by 91% isopropyl alcohol wipes is usually enough. Don’t use abrasive tools.
Oct 20, 2019 17:15:57 #
Longshadow wrote:
You did said about baking soda. Baking soda is alkaline so it wouldn't work in this case. It would work for a car battery which has acid as its chemistry.
Oct 20, 2019 17:23:05 #
Oct 20, 2019 17:30:44 #
BebuLamar wrote:
You did said about baking soda. Baking soda is alkaline so it wouldn't work in this case. It would work for a car battery which has acid as its chemistry.
Oct 20, 2019 17:38:14 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
ICUQTPIE wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I am asking for advice to help me get rid of AA battery acid that leaked into my infrared cam battery compartment. I left the batteries in for approximately 14 months while storing it.
Someone told me to use a q tip dipped in vinegar. Do any one of you have any other suggestions other than taking it to a shop to be fixed? Thanks in advance.
ICUQTPIE
I am asking for advice to help me get rid of AA battery acid that leaked into my infrared cam battery compartment. I left the batteries in for approximately 14 months while storing it.
Someone told me to use a q tip dipped in vinegar. Do any one of you have any other suggestions other than taking it to a shop to be fixed? Thanks in advance.
ICUQTPIE
I've had pretty good luck using WD-40 to clean up deposits from both NiCad and alkaline cells. Be aware that since this may have happened a while ago, it is possible that metal battery contacts or wiring may have been corroded away. Clean gently and carefully.
The material you are trying to remove is a chemical salt, so a mild solvent is what you are looking for. Lighter fluid, which is mostly naptha, can also work.
Oct 20, 2019 17:45:28 #
It's too late for this instance but, I make it a practice to take batteries out of any device I probably won't use for awhile. I found some 3X5" zip bags that work perfectly for AAA & AA batteries. My motion/lightning detector & wireless remote both run on AAA batteries. The same set has been in use for almost 3 years with no problem.
Oct 20, 2019 18:50:30 #
Oct 20, 2019 19:12:04 #
burkphoto wrote:
Vinegar moistened Q-tips, followed by 91% isopropyl alcohol wipes is usually enough. Don’t use abrasive tools.
Yep. That combo has solved almost all of my battery corrosion problems since the 1960s.
Andy
Oct 20, 2019 19:18:37 #
W9OD wrote:
Alcohol on a pencil eraser will do the job.
Erasers will remove thin gold plating! Do not use on gold-plated connectors.
Vinegar almost instantly dissolves alkaline battery electrolytes with no need for abrasion. Follow with alcohol to remove finger oils and vinegar residues.
Oct 20, 2019 22:34:23 #
Oct 21, 2019 06:32:52 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Even the best selling alkaline batteries, that include Duracell, will leak on you. Even in the packages they are stored in.
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