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BCI Group 24 battery

What replaces a BCI Group 24
Group 24, 24-
12 V lead-acid, 260 × 173 × 225 mm

The BCI Group 24 is a rechargeable 12 V lead-acid prismatic. The codes below are the same physical cell sold under different manufacturer names, and any of them will fit.

Specification

IEC designation
BCI Group 24
Nominal voltage
12 V
Chemistry
Lead-acid
Size
260 × 173 × 225 mm
Rechargeable
Yes

Codes that mean the same battery

Different manufacturers, one physical battery. Voltage, chemistry and dimensions all match.
Code Fits?
Group 24 Yes — same cell
24- Yes — same cell

Codes that look close but are not

Code Why it is not a substitute
Group 24F Thirteen millimetres longer and with the terminals reversed. That is the whole difference, and it is enough that the cables will not reach on the wrong one. The F suffix is what to check, not the 24.
Group 27 Nearly 50 mm longer. More capacity, and it will not sit in a group 24 tray.

Where it turns up

  • Older Toyota, Nissan and Honda models
  • Marine deep-cycle and dual-purpose service
  • RV house batteries
  • Larger UPS and standby banks

Common questions

What is equivalent to a BCI Group 24?
Group 24, 24- — all the same 12 V cell under different manufacturer codes.
Can I use a Group 24F instead of a BCI Group 24?
Thirteen millimetres longer and with the terminals reversed. That is the whole difference, and it is enough that the cables will not reach on the wrong one. The F suffix is what to check, not the 24.
Is the BCI Group 24 rechargeable?
Yes. Use a charger made for its chemistry and never substitute a primary cell of the same size.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Official vendor product documentation — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked