Found some Deka 8A8D cheap. 2 years old couple hundred each. Worth it?

themaxx69
themaxx69 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭
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2 years old, "supposedly" lightly used. If they are holding a full charge, do you guys think it's worth it. I need AGMs right now because I'm in a small apartment and don't want to deal with having to make a box and route a vent up and out. $200 vs $500-$600 new. Batteries really won't be used at all unless power goes out or SHTF.
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Found some Deka 8A8D cheap. 2 years old couple hundred each. Worth it?

    do a load test/recharge to see how they perform.. Deka should have the specs for the test procedure
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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  • niel
    niel Solar Expert Posts: 10,300 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Found some Deka 8A8D cheap. 2 years old couple hundred each. Worth it?

    we've said this many times when it comes to used batteries. beware as you don't have a clue of their age, maintenance, if charged properly, etc let alone why he is truthfully getting rid of them. you could get stuck needing to dispose of these batteries and you can take a huge loss. the seller needs to prove their worthiness or he should drop the price tag to disposal rates.
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  • themaxx69
    themaxx69 Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭
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    Re: Found some Deka 8A8D cheap. 2 years old couple hundred each. Worth it?

    Yeah, the more I think about, it seems to risky.
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  • westbranch
    westbranch Solar Expert Posts: 5,183 ✭✭✭✭
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    Re: Found some Deka 8A8D cheap. 2 years old couple hundred each. Worth it?

    I would offer at max, 10 cents on the $$ , but you also want to check them first....
    If they are your first set you wont be out the price of new as they can be a 'learner set'. 'learners' have a habit of getting abused.

    hth
     
    KID #51B  4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM
    CL#29032 FW 2126/ 2073/ 2133 175A E-Panel WBjr, 3 x 4s 140W to 24V 900Ah C&D AGM 
    Cotek ST1500W 24V Inverter,OmniCharge 3024,
    2 x Cisco WRT54GL i/c DD-WRT Rtr & Bridge,
    Eu3/2/1000i Gens, 1680W & E-Panel/WBjr to come, CL #647 asleep
    West Chilcotin, BC, Canada
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