Thread: wall mart batteries

I noticed wm has changed manufactures of those batts.recently.they used to be from exide.

I've had good service from the MAXX batteries, too. The "age" of a battery has to be measured in charge/discharge cycles, not years. A battery that's rarely used and kept on a float charger will last a very long time. One that's fished several times a week and regularly drawn down below 12 volts before recharge will show signs of "age" within a year.

Nothing wrong with WalMart batteries!!!

Just bought one last night.
Was just browsing and then noticed the "born on date" was 01/12 so I figured that was a good thing.
Was the biggest Marine DC battery they had. Was $81 + $9 for a core. (which I didn't have).

Yes and the lower you draw it down and,or the longer you wait to charge it ,the quicker its life span,that is why I charge as soon as I can. Also a quick charge"high amps" weaken life span, not talking about a 10 amp charger ,but a quick charger

Originally Posted by genec

Yes and the lower you draw it down and,or the longer you wait to charge it ,the quicker its life span,that is why I charge as soon as I can. Also a quick charge"high amps" weaken life span, not talking about a 10 amp charger ,but a quick charger

I agree 100%. My 24v TM would go all day on 2 batteries, but I carry 4 and switch them at lunchtime. That way, they all "wear evenly" and never get drawn down to a level that would damage them.

I removed the charger from the boat, because I was unfamiler with it and had other chargers. Also I could not see lights where it was mounted anddidn't know for sure it was working.. Because these batts are in such good shape and have a few (6-7)yrs on them I guess I can consider the charger a good one! Maybe I will reinstall it -- 3 bank 5/5/5 BPS (pro-mariner).

I got 2 AC Delco Voyager's from Green Top over 10 years ago for my johnboat and 2 more at least 6 years ago when i got my 1st bass tracker and all 4 are still doing great