Keeppower IMR18650 NH1826 2600mAh (Black) 2016

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Official specifications: Keeppower%20IMR18650%20NH1826%202600mAh%20(Black)%202016-info

A very high current 18650 cell.

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The two cells tracks nicely and can deliver a lot of current.

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At 30A they did get too hot and I had to stop the discharge a some seconds before the cell was empty. The cells did reach 93°C after I terminated the discharge.

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Conclusion

This is very good high current cells. The very high current capability means the cells are a bit below top capacity.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by Keeppower for review.

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