The last trip to California I was asked by an old customer in San Diego to take a look at a full pallet (48 units) of group 65 Delco AGM batteries. This is what I discovered...
Made in China
5+ lbs each lighter than an Odyssey or Lifeline battery
Build date was 15-16 months before I examined them
Testing them was difficult as I had little except a DMM with me. Most batteries checked in the low 12.60 high 12.50 volt range. They definitely resisted charging with an Associated wheeled 60/80 amp 12/24 volt charger. I was not impressed when a 5-7 amp charge rate created 16 volts of potential.
The batteries were offered at a price of ninety dollars each. Considerably less than other AGM group 65 batteries.
I do not know the outcome but I suspect it was that the purchase was not completed.
Advice?
Beware gift horse prices. An equine smile might reveal wooden dentures.
