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03-28-2018, 05:26 AM | #1 |
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Costco vs sams
I have been comparing batteries and trying to decide what batteries to get. I am also trying to save some money because money is tight right now. Which of the interstate or Duracell batteries sold at those two stores are better? They are only $7 dollar difference in price. I know Trojans are better but they are a lot more also. The golf cart dealer nearby has his 8v for $130. These are $99.99 and $106.99. I am switching from 4 12 volt to 6 8volt. The 12 volt were $185.
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03-28-2018, 06:43 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Costco vs sams
The Duracell’s from Sams have always been good for me. I’m sure some would disagree.
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03-28-2018, 06:45 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Costco vs sams
how long have they lasted for you?
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03-28-2018, 06:47 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Costco vs sams
I had a cart with a set that was three years old and they were still fine.
Of course I also had a cart with a set of Trojans that were eight years old and they were fine too… I think you get what you pay for, but the Duracell has a pretty good value. They are especially good if you are planning on selling the cart and want to advertise it with good/new batteries. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
03-28-2018, 07:17 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Costco vs sams
I have 8 6v from Costco in my 48v Medalist that I bought in 2012, they have been maintained with a DPI charger since new and are still working well. I also bought 6 6v last summer from Costco for my 99 DS and am happy with them also. YMMV
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03-28-2018, 07:49 AM | #6 |
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Re: Costco vs sams
its all about the amp hour , the more amp hours the more lead , the more lead better the battery, better the battery better the run time .
Duracell may do the job for what you are asking of them . Some people run there carts a few miles a week and the duracell is fine . Some run them 10+ miles a day everyday and need a better batteries. |
03-28-2018, 08:53 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Costco vs sams
Are the duracells made by Deka and what is the AH rating on both of them... I was looking at the Autocraft which used to be carquest with a AH rating of 128 @ 56 amps.. but I think the CARQUEST/Autocraft are made by Johnson Controls... These look alot like the the US batteries..
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03-28-2018, 11:59 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Costco vs sams
I had good luck with the Duracells from sams lasted me almost six years in my 03 DS. Maintain them well and they are a good battery.
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03-28-2018, 12:09 PM | #9 | |
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Re: Costco vs sams
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Yes the Duracell’s are made by Deka. They actually have the East Penn manufacturing company written on then. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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03-28-2018, 01:06 PM | #10 |
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Re: Costco vs sams
woo; Duracells are East Penn, Autocraft and Interstates are made by Johnson Controls in Mexico.
US Battery are a separate company manufactured in the US. |
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