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Duracell AGM Deep Cycle Marine and RV Battery

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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Default Duracell AGM Deep Cycle Marine and RV Battery

Need to get a new battery and found a Duracell made by DEKA battery for a $110.00 at Sams Club. Looks likes it would be a good battery for the price.


Battery specs
•20 amp hour rate:55
•BCI Group Size:34M
•CA at 32 degrees F:955
•CCA at 0 degrees F:775
•Reserve Capacity:120


Link to battery specs

http://www.dekabatteries.com/assets/base/1741.pdf

Thanks for any advice
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Deka makes good batteries. I used to run a Deka intimidator deep cycle battery, which is like an Optima. I would recommend it
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Captianjack2010
Need to get a new battery and found a Duracell made by DEKA battery for a $110.00 at Sams Club. Looks likes it would be a good battery for the price.


Battery specs
•20 amp hour rate:55
•BCI Group Size:34M
•CA at 32 degrees F:955
•CCA at 0 degrees F:775
•Reserve Capacity:120


Link to battery specs

http://www.dekabatteries.com/assets/base/1741.pdf

Thanks for any advice

How about the warranty?
My Sears Platinum has 48/84 which is awesome, but it also cost more.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by eumel789

How about the warranty?
My Sears Platinum has 48/84 which is awesome, but it also cost more.
What i found is that the Automotive AGM battery is 36/84 and the Marine AGM is 18/72. I like the terminal connections on the marine battery which has dual posts. One set of regular battery posts and one set of 5/16 studs which make it easier to connect winch and lights to. The terminals on the marine battery are stainless steel as well.

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260
Deka makes good batteries. I used to run a Deka intimidator deep cycle battery, which is like an Optima. I would recommend it
Ryan,
Thanks for comments, i'm going to get the marine battery for the dual terminal connections. I'll let you know how it works out.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Captianjack2010
What i found is that the Automotive AGM battery is 36/84 and the Marine AGM is 18/72. I like the terminal connections on the marine battery which has dual posts. One set of regular battery posts and one set of 5/16 studs which make it easier to connect winch and lights to. The terminals on the marine battery are stainless steel as well.

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18 month is a little short for my liking! Mine also has SS side terminals.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Captianjack2010
What i found is that the Automotive AGM battery is 36/84 and the Marine AGM is 18/72. I like the terminal connections on the marine battery which has dual posts. One set of regular battery posts and one set of 5/16 studs which make it easier to connect winch and lights to. The terminals on the marine battery are stainless steel as well.

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Are you referring to the automotive Sears DieHard Platinum?
This is from their site: 4-year free replacement and 100 month pro-rated limited manufacturer's warranty
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Are you referring to the automotive Sears DieHard Platinum?
This is from their site: 4-year free replacement and 100 month pro-rated limited manufacturer's warranty
The Duracell battery from Sams Club is what i listed.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Are you referring to the automotive Sears DieHard Platinum?
This is from their site: 4-year free replacement and 100 month pro-rated limited manufacturer's warranty
See my post # 3!
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