"David Lesher"

When NiCads leak, what's the best substance to neutralize the spill?

** Not the way to do it at all.

The spill needs to be simply removed - so use tissue and/or clean rags to
get up the worst of it, then use the same dipped in methylated spirits to
get the surfaces clean as possible. Slight surface corrosion can be treated
with WD40.

Any spillage that has become trapped in crevices or small holes must be
washed out ( use a toothbrush ) and the item dried with hot air.

Pouring acid onto alkali inside some piece of equipment is BARKING MAD !!



..... Phil