MK Battery Deka® 12V 74Ah Valve-Regulated Deep-Cycle Gel Battery (8G24-DEKA)
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Description
MK Battery / Deka® 8G24-DEKA | 12 V ~74 Ah Gel Deep-Cycle Battery (Non-Spillable)
Overview
The Deka® 8G24-DEKA is a sealed VRLA gel deep-cycle battery engineered for solar, mobility, industrial and backup-power applications. With a nominal capacity of ~73.6 Ah at the 20-hour rate, this non-spillable, maintenance-free battery design offers robust performance where dependable sealed storage is required. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Proudly Made in the USA
Every MK Battery / Deka® 8G24-DEKA is built by East Penn Manufacturing Co. in Lyon Station, Pennsylvania—right here in the USA.
These batteries are crafted under one roof with decades of American engineering expertise, using a blend of U.S. and globally sourced materials to deliver unmatched reliability, consistency, and quality.
When you choose Deka®, you’re supporting American manufacturing and dependable power you can trust.
Key Features
- Valve-regulated gel (thixotropic gel electrolyte) — sealed, maintenance-free, no watering required
- Rated ~73.6 Ah @ C/20 and up to ~84.5 Ah @ C/100 per spec listings :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Non-spillable and safe for indoor, mobile or stackable installations
- Compact group-24 footprint — 10.88″ × 6.75″ × 9.38″ dimensions, ~52 lb weight :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- High reliability, manufactured in the USA by East Penn Manufacturing Co.
Applications
- Off-grid and hybrid solar battery storage banks
- Telecom and remote monitoring backup power systems
- Mobility, marine, RV house-banks where sealed maintenance-free design is preferred
- Standby power systems needing long service life in sealed format
Technical Specifications
| Model | 8G24-DEKA |
|---|---|
| Nominal Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity @ C/20 | 73.6 Ah :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} |
| Reserve Capacity @ 25 A | 140 mins :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 10.88″ × 6.75″ × 9.38″ (276 × 171 × 238 mm) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} |
| Weight | ≈ 52 lb (23.6 kg) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7} |
| Terminal Type | Dual post (outpost & stud) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} |
| Country of Manufacture | USA (East Penn Manufacturing Co.) |
Specifications based on Deka® 8G24-DEKA data sheet and distributor listings.
Design & Performance
The 8G24-DEKA uses a sealed gel electrolyte to eliminate the risk of spills and minimize maintenance. Its compact group-24 design makes it ideal for installations with space constraints, while delivering deep-cycle durability, vibration resistance and long-term reliability for solar and mobility systems.
