How to clean the contacts after the "leak" batteries

Batteries are everywhere: in consoles, watches, computer mouse, temperature sensors, etc... We are literally surrounded by them. And, in spite of their high reliability and safety, sometimes it happens very unpleasant situation - the battery is leaking, although it is quite rare. If you simply remove the cloth released electrolyte, then over time the contact is oxidized and unusable. In this article I'll show you how to remove the electrolyte elapsed. Let's get started.

It may take

So, in order to eliminate this nuisance may need the following set:

- Paper towels;

- Ear sticks;

- A small piece of any fabric (cloth);

- Plain baking soda;

- Vinegar.

Determine the type of batteries

You've read the top list. So, this is a common set so to speak for all occasions. Now we need to determine the type of batteries. It can be: alkaline, lithium.

To do this, just read what is written on the battery itself

Getting purification

So, you have identified the type of leaking batteries, and now proceed to the neutralization.

Note. Regardless of what type of batteries made leak, it is necessary to ensure their personal safety. To do this, wear gloves and safety glasses.

Alkali (alkaline) batteries

The most common type of batteries used in everyday life are alkaline batteries.

In order to remove the leaked alkali take a cotton swab, moisten it with vinegar (or citric acid) and wipe places where poured electrolyte.

Once you have processed in this way the whole area where the electrolyte was poured, wipe with dry cotton buds have everything dry.

Then give dry compartment with batteries couple of hours, and thereafter take a piece of thick fabric and zashlifovyvayut contacts. After this, insert new batteries and turn on our "device".

Note. Potekshie batteries in any case you can not just throw in the trash. Put them in a tight sealed plastic bag and be sure to take it to a collection point (unless this is available in your city).

Manganese batteries

If you leaked salt battery, the cleaning chamber is quite enough cotton swab, and the usual water. And the rest of the algorithm is similar to the above.

Nickel-cadmium batteries

If you have been spent nickel-cadmium battery, the electrolyte for the deactivation, you will need the most common baking soda, the rest of the algorithm is the same.

lithium batteries

Suppose you have flowed lithium batteries. In this case, the situation is somewhat more serious. Lithium is very aggressive substance and gadget in which there was a leak from the lithium battery is likely to have to throw out.

Elimination of the old leaking

If you notice that the battery for a long time had elapsed, and the white and green plaque observed in the battery compartment or already classic rust, in this case, a simple washing as described above will not completely remove oxide products.

In this situation it is also necessary to perform mechanical contact processing. That is, take the rough cloth or sandpaper nulevkoy and carefully remove all the plaque.

And after mechanical cleansing rinse method described above contacts.

How to protect yourself from this situation,

Completely eliminate the possibility of leakage of the battery can not be, but can be minimized. To do this, follow these rules:

1. Do not use cheap Manganese batteries from unknown brands.

2. If the product for a long time will not be used, it is necessary to supply batteries to pull out of boxing.

conclusion

That's all I wanted to tell you how to safely eliminate the effects of leaking batteries to the device to serve you and continue for a long time. Thanks for attention.

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