Can't help to much. But if it makes a difference, I have one Duracell deep cycle group 31 wet cell from Batteries Plus+ Bulbs that is going on it's 5th year coming up. I've been using it to run my 55lb Terrova with I-pilot link. I also used it as a starting battery and for electrics for a short period of time till I got a starting battery (Duracell group 24 wet cell) for starting and electronics. When I got Duracell group 24 dual purpose for starting and electronics, it didn't last but one season. So I replaced it with an Interstate Dual purpose AGM group 24 from Academy. I'm just wondering how long the Duracell DC 31 is going to last?

I have been using them for about 2 years no problems or complaints. I recommend them to everyone.

I put 2 grp 27 's in on 7/7 flooded cell for t.m. seem to have plenty of run time. Too bad about leaking all over you carpet

I also bought two Duracell batteries, non AGM, for my trolling motor. Had vents on top. Leaked acid out the top. Terrible. Took both back. Never again.

Only way they leak out the top is if their over filled or over charged and boiled out.

i had one leaking also ,one year old

I bit the bullet and bought Northstars. Dual purpose AGM for starting and graphs etc and their deep cycle wet cells for the trolling motor. I was told by Northstars tech support not to run a dual purpose AGM for the trolling motor.

I just realized I never updated this thread.

East Penn acted like they were going to help, put me in contact with their insurance and he told me he was going to pick the battery up and do some testing and determine the cause of the leak. They told me if it was deemed a faulty battery, they would pay for all necessary repairs.

After several months, he ultimately told me he still has not had the battery picked up. Initial messages were in July. As of November he still hadn’t done anything at all. My guess is he tested the battery, realized it was faulty, but decided not to do anything about it. It doesn’t take 4 months to pick up a battery.

I highly advise to stay away from their non-AGM batteries. Their AGM batteries may be great, but stay away from the non-AGM. I ended up finding some good shape carpet at a junk yard and swapped it in myself, so at least the vehicle isn’t damaged anymore.

Glad u got everything fixed, the Duracell i pulled is still leaking and it is just sitting on a cooler .