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Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12217724 04/26/17 06:22 PM
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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.


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Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12217920 04/26/17 08:15 PM
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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 .

Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12217967 04/26/17 08:44 PM
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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.


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Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12218210 04/26/17 10:57 PM
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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.

Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12218483 04/27/17 01:11 AM
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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.


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Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12218523 04/27/17 01:26 AM
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Go to another battery brand and take your chances. Any brand can have a bad one.

Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12218671 04/27/17 02:13 AM
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My last cranking battery lasted five years . Usually get three years out of a set of trolling motor batteries.

Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12218742 04/27/17 02:29 AM
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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 [Re: HDVS] #12218829 04/27/17 03:25 AM
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I will always buy interstate

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Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12219037 04/27/17 12:15 PM
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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.


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Cut with her golden oars the silver stream,
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Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12219083 04/27/17 12:51 PM
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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.


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Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12219549 04/27/17 04:45 PM
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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 .

Re: Interstate Batteries [Re: HDVS] #12219588 04/27/17 05:01 PM
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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.

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