1958 F.W.D. Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Anyone have any experience with Deka remanufactured batteries? I am a huge fan of their new batteries- have two group 31's in the FWD that I bought new back when I got the truck in 2002 and they are as still as strong as the day I got them. Starting to think about the future though- given their age it wouldnt surprise me if I walked out to the garage tomorrow morning and they are dead and flatter than a pancake. I also have a project on deck that may require two 4D's.....Anyone ever get a Deka reman 4D??The factory is only about 20 miles from here (it's close to Macungie.) I can go directly to the factory store.Anyone?? Anyone?? Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Randy, how are they remaning them? are they attempting to de sulfate the plates or are they simply reusing the case? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Randy, how are they remaning them? are they attempting to de sulfate the plates or are they simply reusing the case?Uhhhnhhhhhhh, yeah. Sure! Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 take a drive to the plant I guess, and find out. If they are attempting to "clean" the old plates I would shy away from a reman. if they are reusing the case to save some money on manufacturing I would say go for it! WOULD THE 4D'S BE FOR STARTING A DETROIT IN THE WINTER????????? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m16ty Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I've seen rebuilders re-use the case and that should be ok. If they are somehow re-using the plates, I'd steer clear. There are several people and products that claim to make the old plates as good as new but it just won't work long term. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Anyone have any experience with Deka remanufactured batteries? I am a huge fan of their new batteries- have two group 31's in the FWD that I bought new back when I got the truck in 2002 and they are as still as strong as the day I got them. Starting to think about the future though- given their age it wouldnt surprise me if I walked out to the garage tomorrow morning and they are dead and flatter than a pancake. I also have a project on deck that may require two 4D's.....Anyone ever get a Deka reman 4D??The factory is only about 20 miles from here (it's close to Macungie.) I can go directly to the factory store.Anyone?? Anyone??not to be a wet blanket but I don`t have much luck with NEW 4ds 7to9 mos. in air compressors Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Deka is owned by East Penn. This is how they do the reman. page 3 on pdfhttp://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/wp-content/uploads/Recycling-Brochure-0103.pdfhttp://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/ 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6368 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 If you are talking about the Seconds they sell at the factory store i would steer clear. They seem like a great deal but i never had any luck with them lasting. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Looks like they melt the recycled lead down and mix it with new so essentially it is a new battery, with that being said maybe the reman battery's are the returns and exchanges and the they de-sulfate, charge and load test them and if they hold a certain amount of charge they re-sell them. There are somethings you should buy new I think battery's are one of those things. They are a pain to mess with because of the weight and size and in most cases where they stow. I have saved a battery before and charged it and thrown it on a shelf and used it months later but if it crapped out I wouldn't be surprised but the hope is it will get me out of the pinch that I used it for. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-309858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Randy; keep an eye on the NAPA site. Every once in a while they have a killer sale on batteries. 1 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-310448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Randy,I have used them before and had no problems at all.They make batteries for Caterpillar. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-310459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 And Deka is in Lyon Station, PA so they are close to yell at!!! Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-310481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 And Deka is in Lyon Station, PA so they are close to yell at!!!Yes, over near Macungie actually. However their factory store prices SUCK!!!! I do better going through a buddy of mine with a repair business (and thats without the 10% discount....) Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42459-deka-remanufactured-batteries/#findComment-310500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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