Power Sonic DCG12-38
The Power Sonic DCG12-38 is a battery pack with a nominal voltage of 12.0 Volts, (6.0 cells), 456.0 Wh of energy, Gel VRLA cells, a capacity of 38.0Ah at the 20-hour rate, a capacity of 31.35Ah at the 5-hour rate and a weight of 28.22 (12.8).
Last updated: 27 October 2026
Battery and charging
- Energy
- 456.0 Wh
- Voltage
- 12.0 Volts, (6.0 cells)
- Chemistry
- Gel VRLA
- Case material
- ABS (UL94 HB or V-0 optional)
- Internal resistance
- 13.3
- Maximum continuous discharge
- 380.0
- Capacity, at the 20-hour rate
- 38.0Ah
- Capacity, at the 5-hour rate
- 31.35Ah
- Capacity, at the 10-hour rate
- 35.0Ah
- Maximum charge current, as the maker labels it
- 9.5
- Charger the maker names
- PSC-122000ACX
Row from the maker’s page: “Stored Energy (Wh)” | “456.0”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Nominal Voltage” | “12.0 Volts, (6.0 cells)”
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Source: power-sonic.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheets/dcg12-38.pdf
“Gel VRLA DCG Series - Deep Cycle Gel”
Source: power-sonic.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheets/dcg12-38.pdf
Row from the maker’s page: “Case Material” | “ABS (UL94 HB or V-0 optional)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Internal Resistance (mΩ)” | “13.3”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Max Continuous Discharge Current (A)” | “380.0”
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Row from the maker’s page: “20-hr. (1.9A to 10.8 Volts)” | “38.0Ah”
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Row from the maker’s page: “5-hr. (6.27A to 10.2 Volts)” | “31.35Ah”
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Row from the maker’s page: “10-hr. (3.5A to 10.8 Volts)” | “35.0Ah”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Initial Charging Current (A)” | “9.5”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Recommended Chargers” | “PSC-122000ACX”
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Battery care and safety
- Short-circuit current
- 874.0
Row from the maker’s page: “Short Circuit Current (A)” | “874.0”
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Size and fit
- Weight
- 28.22 (12.8)
- Length
- 7.76 (197.0)
- Width
- 6.5 (165.0)
- Height
- 6.69 (170.0)
- Terminals
- M6
- Total height, with terminals
- 6.69 (170.0)
Row from the maker’s page: “Approximate Weight lbs (kg)” | “28.22 (12.8)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Length in (mm)” | “7.76 (197.0)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Width in (mm)” | “6.5 (165.0)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Height in (mm)” | “6.69 (170.0)”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Terminal Type” | “M6”
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Row from the maker’s page: “Height Over Terminal in (mm)” | “6.69 (170.0)”
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Compatibility
- Named charger
- PSC-122000ACX
Row from the maker’s page: “Recommended Power-Sonic Charger” | “PSC-122000ACX”
Source: power-sonic.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheets/dcg12-38.pdf
Identity
- Model code
- DCG12-38
- Other name the manufacturer uses
- DCG12-38 M6
- Manufacturer's product code
- DCG12-38 M6
“DCG12-38 Gel VRLA DCG Series - Deep Cycle Gel”
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“Configuration Options DCG12-38 M6”
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Row from the maker’s page: “SKU Battery” | “DCG12-38 M6”
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Sources
- Archived document
Source: power-sonic.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheets/dcg12-38.pdf
Retrieved October 11, 2026
- DCG12-38 - Power-SonicArchived document
Source: power-sonic.com/product/dcg12-38
Retrieved October 23, 2026