Costco vs sams

[tclements]

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.

[LukeL]

The Duracell’s from Sams have always been good for me. I’m sure some would disagree.


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[tclements]

how long have they lasted for you?

[LukeL]

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.


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[handtools]

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

[Swan]

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.

[woo]

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..

[Frizbgolf]

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.

[LukeL]

Originally Posted by woo

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..

Yes the Duracell’s are made by Deka. They actually have the East Penn manufacturing company written on then.


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[NCPW]

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.