Battery acid

Explorer_J · 19 Jul 2015, 6:32 pm

So I was in Swoo.... I than get to the first slide.. So when I reached the first slide I had to put my torch in my mouth so that I could hold onto the ropes. After I get past the 3rd slide I start to get this metallic taste in my mouth. I unscrew the torch and it turns out the batteries had leaked and there was all this dust inside. Will I survive or will I die?
-Jay

Bravado · 19 Jul 2015, 7:16 pm

You will surely die, but not from this.

blakjak · 19 Jul 2015, 7:31 pm

Get yourself a head-torch bro, and tetanus shots.

You can put a small dab of Vaseline on the battery contacts an between the batteries where they touch to prevent corrosion. But trust me, invest in a proper Cree LED torch with Li-on batteries (and charger). You can get a pretty decent kit like the one below for around $20...

2200LM Zoomable CREE XM-L T6 LED HeadLamp Bicycle Torch Headlight Rechargeable
★AU Local Ship★Free 2x Battery ,USB Charger,Car Charger
Price: AU $21.98
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2200LM-Zooma ... 35eb40aa75

Aydun · 19 Jul 2015, 7:32 pm

Hopefully you didn't swallow.

Light Knight · 19 Jul 2015, 7:43 pm

Explorer_J wrote:So I was in Swoo.... I than get to the first slide.. So when I reached the first slide I had to put my torch in my mouth so that I could hold onto the ropes. After I get past the 3rd slide I start to get this metallic taste in my mouth. I unscrew the torch and it turns out the batteries had leaked and there was all this dust inside. Will I survive or will I die?
-Jay

If the batteries were alkaline, then they leak potassium hydroxide. This can cause skin/eye/mucous membrane irritation (from alkaline burns) and respiratory issues. Washing your mouth out with clean water would be best emergency thing to do, though this advice is a bit late. You'll probably be fine, but if you start to feel unwell see a doctor.

Now go out and buy a headlamp!

Explorer_J · 19 Jul 2015, 7:47 pm

Thanks everyone for the advise

but the thing was I had my gopro on my head lol.. But yeah I'm defiantly going to invest in a good headlight

Light Knight · 19 Jul 2015, 8:03 pm

An alternative to a headlamp is a firemans torch AKA right angle torch, with a clip so you can clip it onto your clothes/pocket. Some can be used as a headlamp or clipped on clothing.
A few examples, though you can probably get a less bright/cheaper alternative in Bunnings.
http://www.fireandrescueaustralia.com.a ... ch--yellow
http://www.zebralight.com/H52w-AA-Headl ... p_120.html

blakjak · 19 Jul 2015, 10:47 pm

Explorer_J wrote:Thanks everyone for the advise but the thing was I had my gopro on my head lol.. But yeah I'm defiantly going to invest in a good headlight

There are ways of using both at the same time.
But you're are better off with a head-torch and a hand held camera. If you drop the camera you wont die, but if you drop a torch at the wrong moment it could be bad.

MacDaddy · 20 Jul 2015, 12:34 am

Aydun wrote:Hopefully you didn't swallow.

i literally just died in laughter