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Re: Interstate Batteries
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04/26/17 06:22 PM
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Joined: Apr 2010
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TxFisherman03
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Pro Angler
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My Optima Blue Tops are going on five years. They did surprisingly well last weekend in 20-30 mph winds. They held us in place for nearly 4 hours with it on High 90-95% of the time. They will easily last 2 days in light wind or in a cove protected.
Byron
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12217920
04/26/17 08:15 PM
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Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 3,532
1oldbassguy
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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could be your charger , I had an older model Dual Pro charger , it was an " analog" based charger . one of my deep cycle batteries had lasted about 1 year . I replaced it , then the new one lasted about 6 months . After diagnosing the issue , my charger was " over charging" one of the batteries , effectively heating it up and causing the short term failure . I replaced it with a new Dual Pro model that " digitally " charges the battery and no more issues . The digital models sense the state of each battery and shut down the charging cycle if the battery doesn't need it .
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12217967
04/26/17 08:44 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,358
Pumadon
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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3 boats over 20 years and always run Interstates. Never had any issues other than just worn out over a 4/5 year period. Nothing but Interstates for me.
FISHING NOW NOT WORKING ANYMORE
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12218210
04/26/17 10:57 PM
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Joined: May 2012
Posts: 76
leebayou
Outdoorsman
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Outdoorsman
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Totally agree with Pumadon--I went though a couple of sets of batteries, changing cables, and whatever only to finally find it was the battery charger(a recent model at that) that was the problem. No battery issues since.
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12218483
04/27/17 01:11 AM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 6,103
Billy Blazer 300 HPDI
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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For my trucks, I prefer Interstate but will buy Autozone or whatever if I can't find Interstate dealer close buy. For my boat, I only buy Interstate. Had very good luck with them.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12218523
04/27/17 01:26 AM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 50,908
Trickster
Super Freak
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Super Freak
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Go to another battery brand and take your chances. Any brand can have a bad one.
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12218671
04/27/17 02:13 AM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 6,794
slim 285
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
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My last cranking battery lasted five years . Usually get three years out of a set of trolling motor batteries.
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12218742
04/27/17 02:29 AM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 613
brett8388
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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Complete garbage and the local Interstate dealer will not stand behind them. My 2016 Ranger came with them and all 4 are at the local dealer for more evaluation. I've been told my charger is bad and my boat was built incorrectly. I put in an Optima and some Continental deep cycles and the problem is gone.
Never again. Garbage product with a garbage warranty.
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12218829
04/27/17 03:25 AM
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Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,901
cephusjoe
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I will always buy interstate
Last edited by cephusjoe; 04/27/17 03:25 AM.
Mcurtain county okie
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12219037
04/27/17 12:15 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,182
reeltexan
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There are about three companies left manufacturing batteries. Different day, different label.
Sometimes you get one that's pretty good, sometimes not, sometimes it's about your maintenance of it.
Pick a brand you like and go with it.
"..The pleasantist angling is to see the fish Cut with her golden oars the silver stream, And greedily devour the treacherous bait. Bill Shakespeare
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12219083
04/27/17 12:51 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,600
Fishspanker
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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Grp 31 AGM is the way to go. Got over 5 years out of the Sears Platinum Diehard. Also they have 104 amp hrs. Most others have ~ 80 amp hours.
Only a few manufactures of batteries. The current set I just brought have Energizer tags on the but they are made by Penn East. The brand that Penn East uses is Deka. I brought these in lots of 50 for SCADA equipment. They are good batteries.
Down side is price at $229 ea. However it's a once and done. I won't be going thru the bs of having to head to Walmart hell.
The Sheep who only fears the Wolf is eaten by the Shepherd.
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12219549
04/27/17 04:45 PM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,336
Hog Jaw
TFF Team Angler
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TFF Team Angler
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Take care of em , know matter what brand , but will not deal with Wal-Mart , Wal-Mart Hell describes it very well , even if they are every where and open 24/7 .
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Re: Interstate Batteries
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#12219588
04/27/17 05:01 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 11,627
Razorback
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
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I have used Interstate, Continental, Stowaway, Optima, Energizer, AC Delco, and Walmart...maybe more. I have actually had at least as good luck, maybe better, with Walmart than any other brand. They're cheaper, too.
The three I will never buy again are Continental, Stowaway, and Optima. Continental is the worst battery I have ever used and for the money it is my opinion Optima isn't far behind.
Last edited by Razorback; 04/27/17 05:03 PM.
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