Is the battery cracked, or is there any evidence it did leak?
If the powder is all white, maybe it is baking soda, put in to neutralize a previous
spill.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Stebbins" <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 10:31 AM
Subject: White powder in battery box bottom

> I just removed the camping battery from under the the driver's seat (in my 'new to
me' van).  This
> is a normal 'starter' battery, not a deep-cycle battery, but used for camping).
>
> There is a measurable layer of white powder on the bottom of the battery box.  The
integrity of
> the metal battery box seems to be OK (no rust).  As the battery was completely!
dead, I'm assuming
> that the battery acid spilled out over and onto the bottom of the box.  Correct??
>
> What, if any, special proceedures should I use to clean the box before I soak to box
in Krown.com
> rust inhibitor oil??
>
> Thanks.  Malcolm
>
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