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| Name = Deep Cycle Systems | | Name = Deep Cycle Systems | ||
| Type = Private | | Type = Private | ||
| Founded = 2015 | | Founded = 2015 | ||
| Industry = Lithium Batteries | | Industry = Lithium Batteries | ||
| Official Website = https://deepcyclesystems.com.au | | Official Website = https://deepcyclesystems.com.au/ | ||
| Logo = DeepCycleSystems.png | | Logo = DeepCycleSystems.png | ||
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:''This article is about the battery manufacturer. For other uses, see [[DCS (disambiguation)]].'' | :''This article is about the battery manufacturer. For other uses, see [[DCS (disambiguation)]].'' | ||
'''Deep Cycle Systems | '''Deep Cycle Systems''' (DCS), founded in 2015, is an Australian company that specializes in the design and manufacture of lithium batteries and energy storage solutions.<!-- Do we have to cite sources for the Infobox? | ||
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==Claims== | ==Claims== | ||
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==Lawsuit== | ==Lawsuit== | ||
On August 16, 2023, Australian YouTuber [https://www.youtube.com/@AlloffroadAu AlloffroadAu] uploaded a [https://youtu.be/vRcSPuBob-I review] on DCS' [https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/product/dcs-12v-50ah-lithium/ 12v 50ah LiFePo4 lithium battery], mentioning the short longevity and substantial decline in performance after preforming a capacity test. They also made a [https://youtu.be/vRcSPuBob-I followup video regarding DCS' questionable history]. Both videos were privated at first because of legal threats from DCS. {{Citation needed}} | On August 16, 2023, Australian YouTuber [https://www.youtube.com/@AlloffroadAu AlloffroadAu] uploaded a [https://youtu.be/vRcSPuBob-I review] on DCS' [https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/product/dcs-12v-50ah-lithium/ 12v 50ah LiFePo4 lithium battery], mentioning the short longevity and substantial decline in performance after preforming a capacity test. They also made a [https://youtu.be/vRcSPuBob-I followup video regarding DCS' questionable history]. Both videos were privated at first because of legal threats from DCS.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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AlloffroadAu reports that 30–50% of the capacity is lost in the first several years. {{Citation needed}}They also point out that DCS states that battery capacity will be significantly reduced after traveling a certain distance, but that they also don't mention this in their warranty policy. | AlloffroadAu reports that 30–50% of the capacity is lost in the first several years.{{Citation needed}}They also point out that DCS states that battery capacity will be significantly reduced after traveling a certain distance, but that they also don't mention this in their warranty policy. | ||
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DCS' warranty policy claims that:{{Citation needed}} | DCS' warranty policy claims that:{{Citation needed}} | ||
*For 'normal installations', batteries that fail to deliver 80% of its rated capacity are covered. | *For 'normal installations', batteries that fail to deliver 80% of its rated capacity are covered. | ||
*For installations in engine bays/compartments, batteries that fail to deliver 70% of its rated capacity are covered. | *For installations in engine bays/compartments, batteries that fail to deliver 70% of its rated capacity are covered. | ||
*This policy was last updated June 14, 2021. | *This policy was last updated June 14, 2021. | ||