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Jun 16, 2017 11:52:40   #
Dave34 Loc: Maricopa, AZ
 
RE:Film container. What is film?

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Jun 16, 2017 12:00:14   #
James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)
 
TriX wrote:
What you use to neutralize the residue depends on the type of battery. For alkaline batteries which have (you guessed it) an alkaline electrolyte, use vinegar (a mild acid). For the older, regular zinc carbon batteries (which use an acid electrolyte), use baking soda (an alkali). After neutralizing the leaked electrolyte, use either alcohol or contact cleaner (not WD40) to finish cleaning. Abrasives such as a pencil eraser (which can also leave residue), would be a very last resort if all else fails to remove the corrosion/residue.
What you use to neutralize the residue depends on ... (show quote)


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YES!

This is a better explanation than mine... GOOD ONE.

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Jun 16, 2017 12:01:17   #
wingclui44 Loc: CT USA
 
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.


I believe you talk about the "AA" alkaline battery. I have a suggestion, after cleaning the connectors with what ever you can use that were suggested by any one here, replace the batteries with rechargeable "NiMH" batteries. They will never leak and last long time, and they make the flash circling time much quicker. I use them on my several flashes. They are a little expensive but worth the cost!

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Jun 16, 2017 12:02:34   #
fetzler Loc: North West PA
 
Deoxit is a great product. It cleans and lubricates. I use for a variety of electrical tasks as it maintains electrical conductivity. As this is a photography forum- do not use this for camera/lens contacts. Deoxit is oil based may put oil in the camera body with numerous bad effects.

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Jun 16, 2017 12:15:15   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
74images wrote:
In Future When You're not Using Your Flash & as Other People on this Topic have Suggested to Y-O-U! Take Your GODDAMN Batteries out of the Flash, Cause Left in a Long Time Can do a Helluva Lot of Damage to Your Flash If it's a Cheaper or A-List, & Believe Me Brother Pay Damn Attention on what we're Telling You Straight Out Mister Cause this Can Cost You "Real Big Time!"

I Take My Batteries out of my Sunpack Flash when I Aint Using It & Put Them In When I'm Ready to Use Them & Aint Had a Problem with Them.

74images
In Future When You're not Using Your Flash & a... (show quote)


No reason to fly into a rage.

Dennis

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Jun 16, 2017 13:03:03   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
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.

It happened to me before, not with a flash, but another accessory were the battery leaked and I made a paste out of baking soda and water to clean all the contacts. After I was done, I made sure everything dried off completely and it has been working ever since (that was years ago)!

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Jun 16, 2017 13:07:04   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
waymond wrote:
Vinegar, then a light, very light coating of WD 40.
I would very much advice against using WD 40, it is not for lubrication, but tends to gum-up very badly!

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Jun 16, 2017 13:08:54   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
James R wrote:
Most batteries are Alkaline -- Vinegar is a weak Acid (Acidic Acid). By the use of Vinegar it will Fizz a little and that means it is "working" as intended. The Q-Tip method is good. And a follow-up with Baking Soda is good to STOP (like the chemical method of developing prints) the reaction and Neutralize. And I might add to follow up with a wipe of Alcohol just to be sure.

Grain Alcohol ("Everclear") Can be found at most liquor stores. It is 95% to 98% Pure ((you can drink the stuff)). There are No Additives in this - Thus = Making it perfect to clean Gold Contacts ((Never Even Use a Pencil Eraser)) on the camera, Lenses, and other parts of any electrical items. I use it for the cleaning of my sensors on all my digital cameras, lens glass and filters. ((Isopropyl alcohol contains other stuff that might leave a "film" on surfaces)).

I Know that there will be Pros and Cons on the above statements - I know what works for me. No Rebuttals.
Most batteries are Alkaline -- Vinegar is a weak A... (show quote)


All acid is acidic. One kind is acetic. Just saying.

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Jun 16, 2017 13:32:22   #
pdsilen Loc: Roswell, New Mexico
 
I confess. I did that once. Here's how to fix it. Soak some Coca-Cola on a cotton swab and run it over the battery connections. that will clean them off.

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Jun 16, 2017 13:56:09   #
James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)
 
Rab-Eye wrote:
All acid is acidic. One kind is acetic. Just saying.

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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.

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Jun 16, 2017 14:26:49   #
Paul Buckhiester Loc: Columbus, GA USA
 
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.


What type of battery?

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Jun 16, 2017 14:51:50   #
vetter350
 
In days of yesteryear(35 mm) I had this happen. I boxed the batteries and the flash and returned it to battery manufacturer. In 2-3 weeks, I received a new flash and batteries. But with the cost of a flash now, they may not do this anymore.

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Jun 16, 2017 15:11:56   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
ggttc wrote:
Vinegar works well.



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Jun 16, 2017 15:58:43   #
Rich Maher Loc: Sonoma County, CA
 
I would't use wd-40.

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Jun 16, 2017 16:07:36   #
Phocus Loc: Lakeland, Fl
 
Lemon juice on a q tip is my all time favorite. Followed by a damp q tip with water.

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