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Old 11-05-2009, 12:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
Brian Cloke
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corrosion problem.

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Originally Posted by angst View Post
I can only go about two months between thorough cleanings of the battery terminals. They are constantly building corrosion on the wires or bolts.
I have put baking soda on them many times and they should be neutralized of any acid sitting on them.

Is this corrosion an indication of something going on like a short or other similar problem?
Very often corrosion is caused by gas coming up around the battery posts. Try using those impregnated felt rings over the posts before replacing the terminals. Cheers.
Brian.
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