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Lynn
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Username: Lynn
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 11:12 am: | 
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I have a flash attachment that I haven't used in years. I decided to check the batteries and found corrosion on the outside of the flash. After a bit of a struggle, I finally got the chamber open and the batteries out. Can anyone tell me how to clean the corrosion out of the battery chamber? Thanks. |
Clay
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Username: Clay
Post Number: 14
Registered: 12-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 12:41 pm: |
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Try a Q-tip with a little vinegar. Polish the
contacts with eraser end of a pencil.
/Clay |
Glenn
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Username: Glenn
Post Number: 318
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 06:11 pm: |
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If the corrosion/corrosion products are really heavy, you may find that one of the cleaners - meant to remove lime scale and grime from showers/baths -
does a better job. Here in the UK, I have found that a product called 'Cillit Bang Lime and Grime Remover', works wonders on all types of corrosion.
It is advertised on TV showing it brightening old pennies. The advertising watchdog complained that the product did not work just by a quick dip in the cleaner - as shown in the advert! No it takes a couple of minutes, but it does work and it is the only product I have ever purchased via a TV advert, to add to my 'chemical workshop'. It even frees rusted nuts and bolts, and rinses off with water. |
Lynn
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Username: Lynn
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2008
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 01:17 pm: |
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to try them and hope for the best. |
