[DeTomaso] NPC leaked AA batteries and solution

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Hey Ken,
It sure seems like I'm seeing more and more leaked batteries. But when I 
take a moment to ponder it, I find what I'm really seeing is neglect.  
In most cases I've note actually -used- whatever product it is, for 
months or even sometimes years. Then when I have that need, I find the 
product doesn't work because of drained and now leaking batteries.  The 
thing to do of course is remove the batteries if I'm not going to use 
something for a long time.  But, yea.

I typically use a small mix of baking soda and vinegar to clean up the 
mess and usually things work as expected.

Asa  Jay

Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
Spokane County ARES-RACES-ACS EC/RO
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https://w7tsc.org
https://www.teampanteraracing.com

On 1/15/2021 12:00, Ken Green via DeTomaso wrote:
>     I have a $150 inspection light that has been useful:
>     [1]Powerbuilt Digital Video Scope, Inspection Camera, 2.4-Inch Color
>     LCD, 941199 - Walmart.com
>     $169.99
>
>                                  [walmart.png]
>
>   Powerbuilt Digital Video Scope, Inspection Camera, 2.4-Inch Color LCD, 9...
>
>       Free 2-day shipping. Buy Powerbuilt Digital Video Scope, Inspection
>                 Camera, 2.4-Inch Color LCD, 941199 at Walmar...
>
>     that quit working.  It has a battery drawer with 4 AA batteries.
>     I pulled the drawer out and some of the batteries had leaked.  I am
>     seeing leaking AA and AAA batteries more than I ever recall in the
>     past?
>     Brushed off the corrosion and replaced the batteries, looked OK, still
>     didn't work.
>     Set the empty battery drawer in a backing soda and water mix for maybe
>     3 hours, didn't look different, but the light works now.  I guess a
>     thin layer of corrosion was enough to keep it from working.  Saved
>     $150.
>     Ken
>
> References
>
>     Visible links
>     1. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powerbuilt-Digital-Video-Scope-Inspection-Camera-2-4-Inch-Color-LCD-941199/529283308
>
>     Hidden links:
>     3. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powerbuilt-Digital-Video-Scope-Inspection-Camera-2-4-Inch-Color-LCD-941199/529283308
>
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   Hey Ken,
   It sure seems like I'm seeing more and more leaked batteries. But when
   I take a moment to ponder it, I find what I'm really seeing is
   neglect.  In most cases I've note actually -used- whatever product it
   is, for months or even sometimes years. Then when I have that need, I
   find the product doesn't work because of drained and now leaking
   batteries.  The thing to do of course is remove the batteries if I'm
   not going to use something for a long time.  But, yea.
   I typically use a small mix of baking soda and vinegar to clean up the
   mess and usually things work as expected.
   Asa  Jay
Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
Spokane County ARES-RACES-ACS EC/RO
******************************
[1]https://w7tsc.org
[2]https://www.teampanteraracing.com

   On 1/15/2021 12:00, Ken Green via DeTomaso wrote:

   I have a $150 inspection light that has been useful:
   [1]Powerbuilt Digital Video Scope, Inspection Camera, 2.4-Inch Color
   LCD, 941199 - Walmart.com
   $169.99

                                [walmart.png]

 Powerbuilt Digital Video Scope, Inspection Camera, 2.4-Inch Color LCD, 9...

     Free 2-day shipping. Buy Powerbuilt Digital Video Scope, Inspection
               Camera, 2.4-Inch Color LCD, 941199 at Walmar...

   that quit working.  It has a battery drawer with 4 AA batteries.
   I pulled the drawer out and some of the batteries had leaked.  I am
   seeing leaking AA and AAA batteries more than I ever recall in the
   past?
   Brushed off the corrosion and replaced the batteries, looked OK, still
   didn't work.
   Set the empty battery drawer in a backing soda and water mix for maybe
   3 hours, didn't look different, but the light works now.  I guess a
   thin layer of corrosion was enough to keep it from working.  Saved
   $150.
   Ken

References

   Visible links
   1. [3]https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powerbuilt-Digital-Video-Scope-Inspection-Ca
mera-2-4-Inch-Color-LCD-941199/529283308

   Hidden links:
   3. [4]https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powerbuilt-Digital-Video-Scope-Inspection-Ca
mera-2-4-Inch-Color-LCD-941199/529283308


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References

   1. https://w7tsc.org/
   2. https://www.teampanteraracing.com/
   3. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powerbuilt-Digital-Video-Scope-Inspection-Camera-2-4-Inch-Color-LCD-941199/529283308
   4. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Powerbuilt-Digital-Video-Scope-Inspection-Camera-2-4-Inch-Color-LCD-941199/529283308
   5. mailto:DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com
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