Any tips for firing this module up?

[markyd3]

Hi,

When i received it it had two very leaky RW25's in it...

I cleaned out all the leakage and thought it looked ok so was quite surprised when i didnt fire up with two brand new 357's!!

Did i read somewhere to try soaking it in vinegar!!???

Module is out of an Armitron watch.

[bucko170]

A little bit of petrol and a match and it should light up a treat,

[markyd3]

A little bit of petrol and a match and it should light up a treat,

lol that might be the kindest thing to do for it!!

[bucko170]

Thanks for not taking offence.

Hopefully one of the more experienced members will be along shortly to give you a more valid appraisal.

Doesn't look good to me, with the module being encased it might give it some additional protection from leaking batteries but once in there I suspect it would also make it difficult to repair.

[markyd3]

lol no probs mate!!

I was told that these modules were pretty much bullet proof hence why im quite surprised this one doesnt work!!

[bruce wegmann]

There is a metal-treatment chemical available in the US...it's called CLR (for Calcium-Lime-Rust remover). The chemistry completely dissolves the crusty green goo and leaves the metal bright and clean. You immerse the module, leave it until the bubbling stops, rinse thoroughly with distilled water (with a pinch of baking soda added, to neutralize the acid), and let dry overnight under an incandescent lamp (the gentle heat drives off moisture that would otherwise hide in all the little nooks and crannies). Fire it up and...it'll either work, or not; but if not, you're essentially out of options. I have sucessfully used this technique on a few P2 and P3 modules. This treatment is also the best there is for removing acidic residue from the inside of cases that have suffered battery leakage.

[markyd3]

There is a metal-treatment chemical available in the US...it's called CLR (for Calcium-Lime-Rust remover). The chemistry completely dissolves the crusty green goo and leaves the metal bright and clean. You immerse the module, leave it until the bubbling stops, rinse thoroughly with distilled water (with a pinch of baking soda added, to neutralize the acid), and let dry overnight under an incandescent lamp (the gentle heat drives off moisture that would otherwise hide in all the little nooks and crannies). Fire it up and...it'll either work, or not; but if not, you're essentially out of options. I have sucessfully used this technique on a few P2 and P3 modules. This treatment is also the best there is for removing acidic residue from the inside of cases that have suffered battery leakage.

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Oh ok cheers Bruce so not vinegar then!!?

[bruce wegmann]

Well, vinegar is essentially nothing but dilute acetic acid, but the chemistry just isn't right for removing this kind of residue. The right (chemical) tool for the job makes all the difference...

[egomon]

In some cases I have had success with just cleaning the battery slots from leakage and put the new batterys in and just left them in for 12 hours ( ower the night) and in the next morning the module just light up, no aditional work needed...