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et2
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Jan 29, 2018

deka batteries

Looking to replace our batteries this year ( 5 years old). Nothing wrong just that time. Checked at General RV and was shown their wet cell ( have this type currently) replacement. A Deka battery ... $185 big ones. I thought that was pretty steep for a 6 volt wet cell. Yeah I know, it's General RV what did I expect.

Anyone know about these batteries ... Good , bad. Costco probably a better deal? Need 6.
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  • et2's avatar
    et2
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2018
    KD4UPL wrote:
    I've installed hundreds of Deka batteries in solar systems over the last 15 years with excellent results. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
    Is this for a 6v golf cart battery? $185 seems pretty steep to me.



    Yes 6 volt golf cart
  • full_mosey's avatar
    full_mosey
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2018
    bob213 wrote:
    filrupmark wrote:
    Batteries Plus sells Deka under the Energizer Label.


    Sam's Club as well.


    My experience with SamsClub is that:
    Energizer = Johnson Controls <---- I have one of these
    Duracell = Deka/East Penn <---- this is the one you want

    The Deka case with the Duracell label exactly matches.

    I am actually looking at my 100A 31C Energizer right now and the label says "Distr. By Johnson Controls...".

    HTH;
    John
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer II
    Jan 30, 2018
    I've installed hundreds of Deka batteries in solar systems over the last 15 years with excellent results. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
    Is this for a 6v golf cart battery? $185 seems pretty steep to me.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jan 30, 2018
    Unless your can get a great deal...price and amps...go with Trojans.
  • bob213's avatar
    bob213
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2018
    filrupmark wrote:
    Batteries Plus sells Deka under the Energizer Label.


    Sam's Club as well.
  • centerline's avatar
    centerline
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2018
    Deka is an excellent battery... Trojan, US Battery and the two East Penn brands, Deka and Duracell are the only real competitors when it comes to quality batteries.... but east penn also makes batteries for private label companies as well.

    as for the $185 for a Deka, that could be a good deal, depending on the size of the battery... which isnt mentioned. so it could be a bad deal also...
  • chuckftboy's avatar
    chuckftboy
    Explorer
    Jan 30, 2018
    Deka builds a quality battery but here in Florida I can purchase Trojan T105's for $115 each and I think they are a bit better.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Jan 29, 2018
    Costco will be selling Deka under a different label, very likely. And cheaper :)

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