Dg--Such a simple thing to learn but you have experience---that's common sense. I had somewhat of a same problem only with another thing. My socket because it had too much power plugged into it (plug next to it would not property charge my battery on the "very old computer", that I use..I am not a electrician here but that's what I am figuring as a possibility anyway...who knows...You have some nice seasonal times..thank you for the posting...clancey