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  1. 09-21-2018, 10:43 AM #1
    triton8664
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    Angry Interstate agm crank battery

    6 months old dims or turns graphs off at daylight. Dead by lunch without aereators on. Friend has same problem,on 17-18 tritons 250 pro xs, 12 " graphs. Interstate won"t make them up claims nothing wrong with them. Suggest staying away from them- junk
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    #2 09-21-2018, 10:57 AM
    Get Lithium and never look back
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    #3 09-21-2018, 12:19 PM
    Lol! Literally came to see if anyone was using this battery! Uhhgg
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    #4 09-21-2018, 02:39 PM
    This has been said plenty of times. The interstate will not hold up. Buy a X2
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    #5 09-21-2018, 08:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bass.man65 View Post
    This has been said plenty of times. The interstate will not hold up. Buy a X2
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    #6 09-22-2018, 07:09 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by bass.man65 View Post
    This has been said plenty of times. The interstate will not hold up. Buy a X2
    What he said ^^^^^^


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    #7 09-24-2018, 04:03 PM
    Same issue, mine is on a 2018 Triton. You have talked to Interstate about this?
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    #8 09-25-2018, 09:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by triton8664 View Post
    6 months old dims or turns graphs off at daylight. Dead by lunch without aereators on. Friend has same problem,on 17-18 tritons 250 pro xs, 12 " graphs. Interstate won"t make them up claims nothing wrong with them. Suggest staying away from them- junk
    If you would, please take a minute to review the Forum Announcements, and update your post with the Required Info. Thanks!

    Also a good idea to specify which exact model battery you have (and the ratings of that battery). May be as simple as it's not adequate for the application.


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    #9 10-14-2018, 12:14 AM
    Interstate 31 series AGM cranking in mine for over 4 years. No issues. Just replaced the 3 trolling motor Interstate 31 series AGM after 4 years of service and one just wasn't holding up. Guess I'm lucky.
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    #10 10-14-2018, 09:30 AM
    Still running a Sears PM-1 purchased Sept 2012. When it dies, it will be replaced with an X2 or an Odyssey (which is what the PM-1 was).
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    #11 10-15-2018, 08:14 PM
    I run interstate in the boat and run 4 31 interstates in my semi truck.. i like em, trade it for another then base a opinion when or if the next one dies.. sometimes you just get a bad one.. they will take care of it.. happens with them all

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    #12 10-16-2018, 04:49 PM
    The X2 solved my issues along with following the recommendations in the batteries FAQ.
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    #13 10-16-2018, 06:33 PM
    My Interstate AGM 31 has been in the boat since Jan 2014 with no issues. As soon as I get back from fishing I charge it 24/7 with a MK440PC along with my 3 Sam's 31 series wet cell batteries for troller.

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    #14 10-18-2018, 10:09 AM
    I run Interstate AGM31, have had no issues thus far. Run Deka31's for TM.
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    #15 10-23-2018, 09:41 AM
    Sure, these old Interstates just won't hold up as stated! I just had one last 8 years no less but it was on the maintainer 24/7 except when I am gone from home overnight. I have them in 4 different boats and am quite pleased, to each his own!
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    #16 10-24-2018, 09:01 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Moon01 View Post
    Interstate 31 series AGM cranking in mine for over 4 years. No issues. Just replaced the 3 trolling motor Interstate 31 series AGM after 4 years of service and one just wasn't holding up. Guess I'm lucky.
    They were obviously better a few years ago...mine lasted about 6 months in my 16 Ranger, it would not start the big motor after a tourney day with pumps running. Many...many recent posts of that battery failure.
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