> I have a couple of 12V 7Ah gel cell batteries. They've been sitting > for probably about 3 years Are they charged ? If they go under 10-11V for even a few days they're probably write-offs. Desulphating and force charging can restore them somewhat but they're never as good as new Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .