XPost: alt.home.repair   
   From: kludge@panix.com   
      
   Gronk   wrote:   
   >Adjustable automotive battery cable clamps get that white stuff on them.   
      
   It's lead sulfate, and a baking soda wash (as recommended in the manual   
   that comes with the Ford Model A) will remve it.  Then spray with battery   
   terminal protectant so it doesn't form again.   
      
   You might also consider adding powerpole connectors so you can disconnect   
   the battery with the disconnect point being far from the terminals.  More   
   convenient if you do it often.   
   --scott   
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