john east writes and having writ moves on.
Small torch forgotten in a rucksack, has had a leakage from an Alkaline
battery. Is there any easily available household chemical that I am best
using to flush the torch out with. Thanks.

Try vinegar and baking soda.

Mike "your torch has poison ivy" Yetto
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In theory, theory and practice are the same.
In practice they are not.