Description
MK Battery / Deka 8L16-DEKA — 6V 370Ah (C/20) Flooded Deep-Cycle Battery (L16)
Overview
The Deka 8L16-DEKA is a heavy-duty, flooded (wet) deep-cycle battery built for renewable energy, telecom/SCADA, and other demanding cyclic applications. With 370Ah at the 20-hour rate and a rugged polypropylene case, it delivers reliable storage and long service life when properly maintained (watering and equalization).
Domestic sourcing matters—here’s how this product qualifies:
Proudly Made in the USA
Every MK Battery / Deka 8L16-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
- Flooded, serviceable design for long life in deep-cycle service
- High capacity: 370Ah @ C/20, 420Ah @ C/100
- Wide operating temperature range and robust polypropylene case
- Standard T875 terminal for secure connections
- Origin: Made in USA (East Penn, PA)
Applications
- Off-grid solar / hybrid power systems
- Telecom, SCADA, remote monitoring
- Lighting, water pumping, railway signal, industrial DC power
Technical Specifications
| Model | 8L16-DEKA (Flooded / Wet) |
|---|---|
| Nominal Voltage | 6 V |
| Capacity | 370 Ah @ C/20 • 420 Ah @ C/100 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 11.75″ × 6.82″ × 16.50″ (298 × 173 × 419 mm) |
| Weight | ≈ 113 lb (51 kg) |
| Terminal | T875 |
| Operating Temperature | −22 °F (−30 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C) |
| Charge Voltage @ 68 °F (20 °C) | Cycle: ~2.35 VPC · Float: ~2.25 VPC (≈ 7.05 / 6.75 V total for 6 V) |
| Case / Cover | Polypropylene |
| Country of Manufacture | USA (East Penn Manufacturing) |
Specs per MK Battery 8L16 datasheet; charging shown in volts-per-cell (VPC).
Design & Operation
Flooded lead-acid plates and ample electrolyte volume support deep cycling with periodic equalization. Maintain with clean terminals, proper torque, venting, and a watering schedule (up to multi-month intervals depending on duty cycle and temperature).
