thanks, guys. Sorry for the long delay, but I have been running crazy- in and out of town and keeping some real screwy hours. Hey. toldyouso- what do you call cooler? right now it's 100+ with heat index of 105-110!! But we do have winter, though. As NTFDAY can testify to it is HOT here! And the humidity is making itself known, too. But really, guess I have gotten pretty lucky with this batt. as it wasn't anything special. Do appreciate all the advice and input. BTW, a new batt. did the trick- hope I can get the life out of this one like the last. Old batt. checked at 10 volt max so it was time.