[NTLK] Leaky battery!

[Dennis Swaney]

That is because the batteries are LEAD-ACID batteries that use sulfuric
acid as the electrolyte.

Sincerely,
Dennis B. Swaney

"I think, therefore I Mac"

On Fri, Sep 14, 2018 at 5:08 AM, Doug Denby <ddenby at rogers.com> wrote:

> Baking Soda is used with car battery terminals, because the sulphur
> buildup is acidic, therefore, a base (alkaline) is needed to neutralize it.
>
> Doug Denby
> 137 Main Street
> Unionville ON L3R 2G6
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>
>
>
> > On Sep 14, 2018, at 1:49 AM, Forrest Buffenmyer <
> newton_phoenix at mindspring.com> wrote:
> >
> > Yes it’s vinegar. Always with corroded batteries.
> >
> > Here’s your test: Put either baking soda in its natural dry state on the
> corrosion, or in a solution with water. Nothing.
> >
> > Submerge the corroded item in vinegar. PRESTO! Foaming cleaning action.
> >
> > Don’t forget to rinse well with water afterwards.
> >
> > Mahalo,
> > Forrest
> >
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