Deka Intimidator Batteries?
I was going to purchase some Fullriver DC250-6 AGMs for my project but I've been told that every DC250-6 battery in the US was purchased for a large order being shipped overseas and it will be at leas...
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howardq99 wrote:
Now looking at other options, it seems that Deka batteries are highly recommended. I was hoping for input on Deka Intimidator AGM batteries and if the intimidator series are the ones that are highly recommended. I'm specifically looking at their group 31 12V battery with part number 8A31DTM.
Thanks!
Things just got a little more interesting....
I called the local distributor to confirm they had the 8A31DTM in stock before I make the drive tomorrow to pick up 4 of them for ~$236 + tax each. They mentioned they had some cosmetically blemished Intimidator stock they would sell at a greatly discounted cost of $75 each plus tax.
The catch is that it is not the 8A31DTMs but rather their 9A31P part number (I think this falls under their "starting & cycling" category). As far as I can tell they are 4.5lbs lighter and 100AH vs 105AH.
I was told they only have the automotive SAE posts (this is what scares me). I asked them to measure the voltage and I was told that they are at 12.30V. The blemished also only have a 30 day warranty.
What would you do, stick to the original plan of purchasing 4 of the 8A31DTMs or get 8 of the 9A31Ps and save ~$350 to boot?
(If I get 8 batteries I will not have to schlep them between my house and trailer, I'll keep 4 at the house and 4 in the trailer)
Many thanks to the experts for their sage advice!
