Test/Review of Keeppower 26650 5200mAh (Black) 2014

[StorminMatt]

this is it right? http://www.rtdvapor.com/keeppower-imr-26650-5200mah-20amp/

Those are the IMRs. But the way I see it, unless you are dead set against anything without a protection circuit, they are probably better anyway. Of course, I'm probably biased, since I prefer unprotected cells.

 

[Mr. Tone]

I just got a couple unprotected Vappower 5200ma IMR 26650 cells from Mountain Electronics. Does anyone know if these are the cells inside the Keeppower IMR 5200ma 26650? I have looked on CPF and BudgetLightForum and can't find any reviews on the Vappower 5200ma IMR 26650 cells so I was curious. They are very nice looking and seem to perform well so far. I have no way of testing them myself.

 

[SubLGT]

This battery must be popular, it seems to be out of stock at the reliable USA vendors.

 

[Mr. Tone]

I just got a couple unprotected Vappower 5200ma IMR 26650 cells from Mountain Electronics. Does anyone know if these are the cells inside the Keeppower IMR 5200ma 26650? I have looked on CPF and BudgetLightForum and can't find any reviews on the Vappower 5200ma IMR 26650 cells so I was curious. They are very nice looking and seem to perform well so far. I have no way of testing them myself.

Does anyone know the answer to my question?

 

[tobrien]

This battery must be popular, it seems to be out of stock at the reliable USA vendors.

yeah, I've noticed that too. I got one from Illumn.com and it's working well

Does anyone know the answer to my question?

I'm not sure if the Vappower is the same as the Keeppower so far as what cell is used, but have you contacted Rich at MTN to ask? I'd be willing to bet they are the same, though

 

[Mr. Tone]

No, I figured someone here had probably removed the Keeppower wrapper to see what was inside.

 

[lionken07]

Where do you guys get these here in the USA? I can't find them anywhere...

 

[HKJ]

Where do you guys get these here in the USA? I can't find them anywhere...

Try illumn.com

 

[Tacoboy]

Try illumn.com

Lucky for me as I only live 24 miles from http://www.illumn.com/
Wish I had found the CandlePower website before ordering the Ultrafires.

 

[Hux]

What charger is best for these, i have a nitecore i2 but i'd doubt it'll handle them.

 

[HKJ]

What charger is best for these, i have a nitecore i2 but i'd doubt it'll handle them.

It can charge them, if you can get them into the charger (There is a length problem).

Look for a 1A or 2A charger that can handle 71+ mm long batteries (If the charger has a photo with a Soshine 26650 cell in it in my reviews, it can easily handle these).
My first suggestion would be a Xtar WP2h, VP1 or VP2, but some of the other brands can also be used.

 

[battery_bro]

Does anyone know the answer to my question?

Vapower is notorious for over-exaggerated specs so I would be careful.

 

[Hux]

It can charge them, if you can get them into the charger (There is a length problem).

Look for a 1A or 2A charger that can handle 71+ mm long batteries (If the charger has a have photo with a Soshine 26650 cell in it in my reviews, it can easily handle these).
My first suggestion would be a Xtar WP2h, VP1 or VP2, but some of the other brands can also be used.

Just noticed it's the ICR26650's i ordered, so i will have problems, gone and ordered an Xtar Vp1.

Only trouble is the keeppower is too long for one of my new torches, so i'll have to order the imr anyway sigh.......

 

[Doko]

I have the 69.5mm version of these and they fit perfectly in my Nitecore SC4...