Battery Crust

[WiggumZero]

I did a stupid thing and left batteries in a camera I kept stored for a while. Now I've got some battery "crust" in the socket. How can I safely clean this gunk off the battery contacts?
Thanks!
Sean

[pcg]

Nigel's on it. That's the simply & effective way. Car part places also sell small metal brushes that are designed for that purpose. When you finish cleaning the contact, a small drop of machine oil will prevent future oxidation...

/Pat

[Nigel]

Sure, I don't know how the proper way to do it is. But, I recently tried to use my very first Super8 camera--which had the same problem. I just took an old toothbrush and brushed it, then I took a nail file and roughed up the contacts a bit and it worked fine. Good Luck

[#Pedro]

In car accessorary shops you will find small nylon brushes which are used to repair small damages. Such a brush don?t hurt the metal surface of the contacts. If you use metallic tools, the contact will oxidy in a short time. After cleaning it, use special contact grease, as used for car batteries.
If you don?t succeed a save battery contact afterwards, wrap the contact with aluminium paper.
Pedro.
Pedro.

[Harris521]

A battery crust refers to the build-up of corrosion or sediment that can form on battery terminals or the surface of a battery over time. In the context of 48v golf cart batteries this crust often results from the chemical reactions that occur as the battery discharges and charges. This corrosion can lead to poor electrical contact, causing power issues and reducing the battery's lifespan. Regular maintenance, including cleaning terminals and ensuring the battery is properly charged, can help prevent the formation of a battery crust. Keeping the terminals clean ensures optimal performance and extends the life of the battery.