Test/review of Keeppower 18650 2600mAh P1826R (Black) 2017

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[size=+3]Keeppower 18650 2600mAh P1826R (Black) 2017[/size]

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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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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is a good battery and with the protection there is no risk over over discharging the battery.



[size=+3]Notes and links[/size]

The battery was supplied by Keeppower for review.

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries
Compare to 18650 and other batteries
 
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