Lucky no fire

[kyle4501]

Glad the damage was minimal.

This is a good example of why battery compartments need to be properly ventilated.

Thanks for the pictures, I'm going to print them out & tape them to my battery charger as a reminder of the possibilities . . . .

[RJ]

Eddie -

If you have a Costco or a Sam's Club nearby, you can find baking soda in 12lb bags for about $5 each - much less expensive per pound than at the dollar store.  Located in the aisle that also has flour and other baking products in bulk.

With as big a mess as you've got, you'll probably need a couple of bags to get into all the nooks & crannies.  Baking soda's cheap - don't be frugal in this instance!  Messy, but necessary.

Scatter it around heavily, then, using a sprayer bottle of plain water, dampen to get it wet and start the process.  Poor Man's Alka-Seltzer!

Even though you've rinsed it out, you still need to make sure what's left has been neutralized.

FWIW & HTH. . .

[brando4905]

Eddie,

You may get some funny looks at the dollar store buying up all of the baking soda!

[luvrbus]

Now guys I just offered a little advice 3 boxes for a buck is not all that bad cheaper than a 12 pack of Coke which also works good but if he doesn't get that acid neutralized the bay will be gone in about 6 months and he will think he owns a Eagle lol

good luck

[eddiepotts]

I am heading home now and stopping by the store. if it is $50 it is cheaper than a new bay