Battery cleanup

I have always tried to clean the batteries as best I knew how, but then I saw this corrosion. It looks like some of the acid and water found its way under the terminals and started eating the case. I went into Northern Arizona Wind and Sun, where we purchased all this equipment, and they said not to worry about it. He also mentioned that once it starts, it won't ever stop.


I asked what I could do and he suggested a mild solution of baking soda and water with some paintbrushes. I did that and wiped down the plastic pieces on the tops of the battery with just enough solution to make it fiz. I kept at it until the fizing went away.


Look at the before pictures to see what I am writing about. Notice the spare distilled water, baking soda, and vasoline (for keeping the contacts from corroding).

--Bryan