Hi group. Both Maxell CR 2016 3V batteries in my Nova keychain flashlight leaked after I accidentally went swimming with my keys in my pocket. Does anyone know how to clean out all of the battery leakage, it has corroded some of the little metal pieces (rusty looking)? Also, how do you recycle these batteries?
Justin
CR2016 "coin" lithium batteries are not rechargable, and I don't know of anyone who takes old (non-recharable) batteries for recycling. Just throw them away.
About your Nova flashlight...it is trashed - buy a new one. Maybe a water resistant one this time?
"jmonteiro" wrote in news:DN%Mc.2340$zA4.1252@lakeread04:
Radio Shack accepts batteries for recycling. Household vinegar will probably clean out the electrolyte from the cells. It works for alkaline batteries,too. It will not do anything for the rust or restore the plating,though.
Rechargable batteries, that is.
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