Keeppower IMR18650 NH1826 plus 2600mAh (Black) 2016
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Official specifications:
- Nominal capacity: 2600mAh
- Minimum capacity: 2500mAh
- Nominal voltage: 3.70V
- Charge voltage: 4.20V 0/-0.05V
- Standard discharge cut-off: 2.50V
- Standard charge current: 1000mA
- Charge current cut-off: 50mA
- Max. Constant discharge current: 35A
- Max. Pulse discharge current: 60A
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Very high current batteries from Keeppower with good capacity.
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The discharge curves tracks perfectly and capacity is nearly independent of current.
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At 30A the batteries get rather warm, my logfile says peak temperature was 84°C after I stopped.
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Conclusion
These cells are designed for very high current draw, but when going near 30A a temperature cutout may be needed.
It is very good batteries.
Notes and links
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