Deepcyclesystems Reviews 98

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Battery fails to hold charge after only some 30 cycles or so. When you open them they are terrible quality. Obviously just the cheapest of the cheap chinese export which was rebadged. Don't trust... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The company is an absolute joke, their products are cheap rubbish that is over, and when you disagree with the owner, he threatened to find you and sue you. He has poor communication skills and uses t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DCS buy extremely cheap Chinese batteries, places their sticker on them, and then marks up the price. Go read the Australian Government's ARENA report on Lithium Batteries, which shows that DCS per... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased my 4th dcs 120ah battery 15 days ago to complete my battery bank for my solar project. So far my experience with dcs batteries has been great. They are super light, quick to recharge, last 3... See more

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Deep Cycle Systems Pty Ltd is a small family lithium battery technology company located in Tamborine Mountain, Australia. We specialise in the design and manufacture of lithium battery related technologies such as Battery Management Systems, Cell Management Systems, DC-DC charging systems and solar regulators. These systems are optimised to be installed internally inside battery cases. We also have our own cell testing and manufacturing arm by which we design and assemble lithium battery packs for our company under the ‘DCS Lithium’ brand and also private label batteries for other companies. Our focus is currently on the 12V & 24V Defence and Emergency Services market along with Marine, RV, Telecommunications, UPS and 48V standalone systems.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

horrible battery

horrible battery, worst purchase ever made. do not buy! so many other better options out there for your money. battery didn't even last the yr

March 31, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dishonest and Untrustworthy

Dishonest and untrustworthy company. When their product fail early, they change their warranty with no notice. They sue people that are critical of them. When that fails they try accusations of cyberbullying.

May 16, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scummy company

Scummy company. Just type "dcs batteries" on Google and read the plethora of articles and videos detailing their lies and wrongdoings. DCS employees have even made false statements under oath in court.

February 26, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dcs explosion

Dear Paul Tomolowicz stop trying to fool people with your fake reviews and misleading information on your website your company is a joke I gave you a chance to meet up you had many opportunities to resolve this yet you instantly put your lawyer on to me who also questions your truthfulness you stole the evidence and refuse to return it to be tested correctly One does not simply send the battery to the wrong business

Tell me how professional you are yet you send my battery to be tested at a facility that doesn’t test damage batteries it shows you lack intelligence in your product

It’s taken dcs over 1 year to reply to this I’ve tried contacting paul numerous times with no response be very careful with this business shady behaviour

This scam of a business needs to be shut down these batteries are far from safe and far from quality you only need to see the numerous tear downs on their products

Some time before the incident, I had an 80Ah DCS Extreme battery professionally installed in the default battery location of my Holden vf ssv redline series 2 by a licensed auto electrician. The vehicle had been driven several times without issue since the installation.

However, on August 24, 2023, while my son and I were traveling to Murray Bridge to visit a friend, we experienced a terrifying incident. A violent explosion erupted from the rear of our vehicle with such force that it dislodged the sunroof control module from the roof trim. As I glanced in the rearview mirror, I was horrified to see a massive fireball. At the time, we were traveling at 100 km/h. The fear I felt in that moment was overwhelming as I tried to safely bring the vehicle to a stop and ensure my son’s safety.

After managing to stop the car, I quickly exited and rushed to the rear passenger door, which was already engulfed in flames. In the process of rescuing my son, I suffered burns that singed off my eyebrows and some hair, but thankfully, I was able to get him out unharmed. Once we were at a safe distance, I called the Fire Brigade, who arrived within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, by the time they got there, the fire had consumed the rear of the vehicle and much of its interior.

One vivid memory from that day is the sight of the battery shooting cells into the air, floating like fiery parachutes. These burning cells started a fire on the opposite side of the road and even disrupted the water supply for the town of Monarto.

A couple of weeks before the incident, I had contacted DCS about an issue with the battery’s balancing. They assured me it was just a problem with the BMS needing recalibration. After the fire, I reached out to DCS again to report the incident. Instead of addressing my concerns directly, they requested receipts for the audio system installation in my vehicle, attempting to shift the blame. After this, all communication was handled through their lawyer, who instructed me to box up the burnt remains of the battery for examination.

When I tried to ship the battery via TNT, they refused to accept it due to its damaged state. DCS eventually arranged for a courier to collect it from my residence, claiming they would send it for examination. However, after months of being given the runaround, they informed me that the battery had been sent to China for assessment, only to be rejected for testing due to its burnt condition. When I requested the battery be returned, DCS told me I would have to arrange for a courier myself.

It became clear that DCS was more focused on damage control than resolving the issue. They never provided proof or documentation confirming the battery was sent to Shenzen, China, and I doubt it was ever truly examined. To this day, I have not reached a resolution with DCS.

My initial review of this battery led to threats of legal action from DCS when I attempted to share my story. People need to be aware of the potential dangers of using lithium batteries in passenger vehicles

August 24, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ALMOST bought a battery from this company.

But I usually research companies I buy from. Good thing I do that. I see crazy battery performance falloffs everywhere, confirmed by AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT research, and I see these guys are ACTUALLY SUING any YouTubers who dares to speak up? No thanks.

December 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicely built 200ah battery that I'm…

Nicely built 200ah battery that I'm using to be off grid in my camper trailer. It is easy to install and remove when i travel with our store the trailer. I strap it down with two ratchet straps. The terminals are very durable and high quality. I love it!

September 21, 2024

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