On 6/22/04 15:26, "RP McKay" <richard.mckay1 at virgin.net> wrote, stating: <SNIP> > > If you have the battery charged to between 40 - 50 percent when you store > it, it should be fine for up to 10 months or so before needing topping up > and repeating the procedure. > Richard - Many thanks for a very informative post. I'll follow your advice...including not poking around my battery compartment with wet fingers. Cheers, bob