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Duracell Batteries #13606741 06/24/20 07:20 PM
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I have seen a lot of recommendations for the Duracell AGM batteries from Sam's. However, has anybody run one of these and if so, has it worked out well? This would be going in my ski boat, replacing a 5 year old Interstate. Thanks in advance!

https://www.samsclub.com/p/marine-group-24msho-12-mo-free/prod15350131?xid=plp_product_1_8

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I have 3 groups 31's in my boat for over 2 years now. No complaints.

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I have two 27’s for the 24v trolling motor and a 24 for cranking ect. All three on a three bank Minn Kota. Working great so far. I switched from Interstate battery’s.

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They work great for me, better than any others I have used..


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Great for me also, have 2 group 27 for TM and over 30 months old and we do fish!

Re: Duracell Batteries [Re: KyleW] #13607248 06/25/20 02:13 AM
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Are you guys talking about the AGMs, or the non AGM Duracell’s he linked? I never hear much about the non AGM Duracells.

Re: Duracell Batteries [Re: KyleW] #13607384 06/25/20 09:47 AM
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I have the AGM’s.. I didn’t open the link. Sorry

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Re: Duracell Batteries [Re: KyleW] #13607661 06/25/20 03:32 PM
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3 group 31 Duracell AGM's here from WalMart. 1 year old. No issues.


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I am limited on space and did not see a Group 24 AGM at Sam's unfortunately.

The one I linked is $80 but is a flooded battery, but they do not list a reserve capacity on the battery which worries me a bit.
They do have a Group 34 AGM battery for $120, pretty much identical case size so it would fit the boat - not sure if there is any gain in going to a group 34 though?

Is it stupid to worry about the reserve capacity not being listed? I assume on all batteries there is somewhat of a reserve capacity. This is a single battery boat, so do not want to make the wrong move.

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Decided to stick with the Duracell 24MSHO battery. $89 out the door, manufacturer sticker is 7/20. I will report back here if I have any issues with the battery.

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Originally Posted by KyleW
Decided to stick with the Duracell 24MSHO battery. $89 out the door, manufacturer sticker is 7/20. I will report back here if I have any issues with the battery.



made by deka, great quality.
I have 3 grp 27 and a 24 in my champion all deka. made in penn.

https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/east-penn-releases-new-duracell-automotive-batteries/


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Re: Duracell Batteries [Re: KyleW] #13618328 07/04/20 12:37 AM
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Please stay far away from the non AGM batteries.

One week in and it leaked battery acid all over the place. Unfortunately it was in my vehicle when this happened and destroyed the floor mat and part of the carpet. All while sitting next to my old Interstate, which is still full and non-leaking.

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Think you got a bad one which happens. Run 2 27’s on my TM and just bought a Duracell 27DP as my cranker and it has been great.


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Originally Posted by KyleW
Decided to stick with the Duracell 24MSHO battery. $89 out the door, manufacturer sticker is 7/20. I will report back here if I have any issues with the battery.


I’ve been using the Duracell 27’s and they work fine as long as you maintain them. You can get a bad battery from any manufacturer. My last bad battery was an Interstate 27 group that lasted 13 months before it would take a charge. The dealer said it was a bad cell just 1 month past the warranty coverage.


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Re: Duracell Batteries [Re: KyleW] #13619012 07/04/20 06:54 PM
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Maybe it was just a bad battery, but 8 days and leaking 1/4 of the acid out is absolutely unacceptable. I have reached out to both Duracell and East Penn who makes them regarding the incident.
I will be going to Sam’s Club Monday morning regarding the battery as clearly it will be replaced under warranty, just not sure I want to put my faith in another one.

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