Justin S. |
|
Flash Problem
Alright you guys I have got a major problem with my after market flash. Somewhere along the past week or so it has collected battery acid on the inside where the batteries go; There is corrosion all over the little metal prongs and I have scratched some of it off to the point that it will work.
My question though is, How do I get the rest of the corrosion off the prongs to the point its clean again?
September 12, 2005
|
|
|
Tom Walker |
|
I had this problem with a winder, it had a removable battery compartment,so was very accessable, don't know if it will work for you. I took an old tooth brush and scrubbed it with dampened baking soda (arm and hammer).
September 12, 2005
|
|
|
Pete H |
|
Carefully,,,Carefully place some fresh solder on the contacts. Be careful not to melt the plastic holder.
Pete
September 12, 2005
|
|
|
Christopher A. Vedros |
|
I would try to clean it like Tom said before adding solder. If you can't fit a toothbrush in, try sandpaper. Wrap a patch of sandpaper over the eraser end of a pencil and hold it on with a rubber band. Use this to sand off the corrosion. The solder method will only work if you have enough of the metal exposed to make a good contact between the metal and the solder. Here's another tip: Don't use alkaline batteries in flashes. NiMh rechargables are so much cheaper in the long run.
September 12, 2005
|
|
|
Justin S. |
|
hey you guys thanks for all the great tips.i'm going to try to fix it now
September 13, 2005
|
|
|
|
Log in to respond or ask your own question.
|
