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shootandfish1
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Oct 04, 2014

AGM Battery Discussion-Discharge/Charge Cycles

OK, Let us agree to no FLA vs AGM is better comments. AGM ONLY!!! And this discussion is aimed mainly for my fishing boat (still an RV-Right!!!), but applicable to any DC deep cycle purpose. And this...
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westend
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Oct 04, 2014
I would opine that Deka's ratings are more conservative and that Northstar's ratings are more liberal. If it was me, I'd get the Duracell's from SC for all the reasons you gave and because I believe East Penn/Deka makes damn fine batteries.
Disclaimer: I own 3 Deka's and have also read the literature.

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