Which 8V battery would you buy? FL Dade/Broward Area

[zero26tb4u]

I'm having a hell of a time finding batteries in South Florida and I'm also a little confused.

This is what I have so far.

US Battery (Red) US 8VGC - $141.07 - We'll cover for a month and after that MFG warranty
Trojan T-875 - $131 - MFG warranty only. Take back to Trojan.
Powertron GBAP8000 - $130 18 month bring them back and we'll replace warranty
Crown CR-150 - $125 18 month bring them back and we'll replace warranty

Which would you pick? Anyone know any other reputable dealers in SFL?

Thanks.

[Newbuggyboy]

Batteries plus.

Duracell = Deka

They also powertron, and others.

[zero26tb4u]

Originally Posted by Newbuggyboy

Batteries plus.

Duracell = Deka

They also powertron, and others.

Their 165AH at 20 hour rate Duracell is $140

I found another dealer with the US Battery (Red) US 8VGC (170AH at 20 hour rate) for $119

[kernal]

Trojan T875

Reasoning:

The US mentioned is the same capacity as the Trojan but $10 each more

The Powertron (made by Trojan) is less capacity for same price

The Crown, although a quality piece IMO at 150ah is significantly less capacity than the the T- 875 (170ah)

All these prices seem high to me but I'm in Atlanta area.

[kernal]

in that case: US

[zero26tb4u]

Originally Posted by kernal

Trojan T875

Reasoning:

The US mentioned is the same capacity as the Trojan but $10 each more

The Powertron (made by Trojan) is less capacity for same price

The Crown, although a quality piece IMO at 150ah is significantly less capacity than the the T- 875 (170ah)

All these prices seem high to me but I'm in Atlanta area.

Hi kernal,

I called the dealer with the $131 price and he seemed a bit shady so I am ruling him out.

I found a better price on the US at $119, and the next best price for the Trojan is $145.

And yes, I think the prices are all high.

Thanks.

[zero26tb4u]

Originally Posted by kernal

in that case: US

That's what I'm leaning toward.

Thanks.

[kernal]

make sure to compare apples to apples. In this case capacity. The accumulated wisdom on this board has been to buy the most capacity you can afford because higher capacity = more range per charge and longer service life all else being equal.
Also, Trojan, Crown and US have been the top 3 recommended here for several years.
In any case proper maintenance is key to long battery life.

[BobBoyce]

Originally Posted by zero26tb4u

I'm having a hell of a time finding batteries in South Florida and I'm also a little confused.

This is what I have so far.

US Battery (Red) US 8VGC - $141.07 - We'll cover for a month and after that MFG warranty
Trojan T-875 - $131 - MFG warranty only. Take back to Trojan.
Powertron GBAP8000 - $130 18 month bring them back and we'll replace warranty
Crown CR-150 - $125 18 month bring them back and we'll replace warranty

Which would you pick? Anyone know any other reputable dealers in SFL?

Thanks.

I recently bought from DC Batteries in Miami FL.

US Battery factory warranty is 12 months. If you pay more, the distributer can give you up to a 24 month warranty. All ratings mentioned are at the 20 Hour rate.

My last battery bank purchase had been a set of 242 A/H 6V US Battery batteries from a dealer in central NC. The distributer had given a 24 month warranty. A battery case cracked at a corner and leaked, at 25 months old. Warranty had just expired. I will not buy from US Battery again. I had paid a premium for them, and expected them to provide at least 4 years of service.

I bought a new set of 487 A/H 6V Rolls batteries while I was in Miami FL. Top of the line of lead/acid battery manufacturers. And paid less per A/H than the US Battery purchase.

I had considered the Duracell batteries from Batteries+, but decided upon the Rolls due to the Duracell were slightly smaller in order to fit, but were quite a bit lower in A/H capacity. Not worth it when A/H is usually the most important criteria for performance and longevity.

Bob

[LukeL]

Those are high prices. Man. Do you have a Sam’s club?