Keeppower 18650 2600mAh P1826R (Black) 2017
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Official specifications:
- Part No.: P1826R
- Protected 18650 Li-ion Rechargeable Battery
- Minimum Capacity: 2500mAh
- Typical Capacity: 2600mAh
- Normal Voltage: 3.7V
- Maximum Continuous Charging Current: 5A
- Maximum Continuous Discharging Current: 15A
- In Built Safety Circuitry
- Protection Circuit (Against over charge, over discharge, over current and short-circuit.)
- 4.20V maximum voltage and 2.50V cut-off voltage
- Over 500 charge-discharge cycles
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This is high current protected batteries with moderate capacity.
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The discharge curves looks very good with perfect tracking.
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The protection trips above 15A, but below 20A, I could not do 20A discharge curves.
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Conclusion
This is a good battery and with the protection there is no risk over over discharging the battery.
Notes and links
The battery was supplied by Keeppower for review.
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