Is it worth it

Buying the vexilar name brand battery or go with the off brand? Both are 9 amp???? The vexy one is more $$$$$

I’ve used the Blue top (not sure of the brand) batteries they sell at Fleet. Seem to hold a great charge for me. I have one that’s 4 years old and still kickin.

I’d say stay with the Vexilar battery. They are by far the best batteries I’ve found. I have gone thru 3 or 4 other batteries over the last 2 or 3 years. My vexilar battery is over 5 years old and still charges and holds a charge better than 1 that is less than 6 months old. Pay the few extra $. From now on I’m only buying the vexilar ones. Not sure why theirs last so long – just know that they do.

I have the same Fleet battery (blue/grey) I use in my Otter to power LED lights, trail cameras in summer/fall, etc.. dated January 2005. Almost 5 years old, and works fantastic.

Go off brand! It’s probably the same battery minus the Vexilar logo paint job.

I’m converting everything to the 9a batteries, but it’s such a slow process. Taken care of right they generally last a long time. I’ll keep the others for spares. Found out some rechargable spot lights have the same battery also.

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Found out some rechargable spot lights have the same battery also.

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Don’t hold out on us now, cat men always need to hear about good lights. Which ones?

i have had a vex battery for 8 yrs. and it is still going strong.

The blue batteries from fleetfarm have been good. Have not had to replace those yet. Some of the other cheap black ones I have had do not last very long. Maybe a year or two.

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Buying the vexilar name brand battery or go with the off brand? Both are 9 amp???? The vexy one is more $$$$$

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They are all made in China anyways

Josh

Couple guys down here have had the blue top’s from Fleet & Farm, and they have had real good luck.? I am not offering a gurantee.

In my line of work, I purchase approximately 5000-6000 of these types of batteries every year.

I highly recommend staying away from Batteries Plus type battery. They are a “Werker” brand battery.

I’m not positive of who makes the Vexilar or Fleet Farm battery. However, the primary maker of the battery should be either Panasonic or Yuasa battery.

The Werker brand battery is similar to your “Rayovac” brand, while the Panasonic/Yuasa battery is more of your “Duracell” brand.

Trust me, yes they are all made in China, but there is a HUGE, distinct difference. Just like there is a difference between Rayovac and Duracell.
I’ve used the Vexilar batteries, and they do hold up well. However, I’m not sure of the maker of them.

MK Battery is another source of a quality battery that I highly recommend. You can call them at 1-800-372-9253 to find the nearest location for the consumer. They have a large location/facility in the TC Metro area.