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howardq99
Explorer
Nov 10, 2016

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 least until mid-December until they are available again.

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.

I know that the Fullriver are 6V (with two in series giving 250AH) and the Deka are 12V (with 2 in parallel giving 210AH).

One item that I would like advice on is that with the Dekas, I would need to wire the four batteries in parallel to work with my Xantrex ProWatt 2000 12V inverter until next fall when I'll be upgrading to a 24V inverter. At that time I would series-parallel the batteries.

Any input will be appreciated.
Thanks!
  • howardq99's avatar
    howardq99
    Explorer
    Nov 10, 2016
    donn0128 wrote:
    Deka batteries have been very popular in the boating world for years.
    As for hookup? Your RV needs 12VDC, so parallel.


    Thank you for your input.

    I realize that I will need to parallel the batteries but my concern is how many of the 12V batteries is it safe/smart/efficient to place in a parallel configuration.

    It is my understanding that more than a few in parallel can result in bad juju.

    How many 12V batteries would you all consider too many to parallel?
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Nov 10, 2016
    Deka batteries have been very popular in the boating world for years.
    As for hookup? Your RV needs 12VDC, so parallel.

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