Test/Review of AmpMax 18650 3100mAh (Black)

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[size=+3]AmpMax 18650 3100mAh (Black)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Original Panasonic cell from Japan
  • Built-in protection circuit, guards against - Over-charge, Over-discharge and Over-current
  • Triple MOS's for superior high current discharge
  • Improved voltage stability due to low internal resistance
  • PET sheath, environmentally friendly and not easy to crack
  • Steel flat button design
  • Voltage: 3.7V (4.2V when fully charged)
  • Capacity: 3100mAh (discharged at 0.2C)
  • Dimensions:18 mm x 68.5 mm (+/-0.3 mm)
  • Current over-flow protection: 5A+
  • Weight: 48g
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The cell used can be discharged down to 2.5 volt, in my test I only discharges to 2.8 volt, i.e. I do not measure the full capacity. But then, not all lights will be able to use the full capacity.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This battery uses a good cell, this secures many things:
  • The batteries does match in capacity, i.e. they can be used in series.
  • The battery is very safe.
  • The battery has the specified capacity.

There is not anything to say about this battery except it is a very good battery.



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

The batteries was supplied by AmpMax 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
 
How long has this brand of Panasonic 18650's been out? I've never heard of them...

After a Google search, I cant find them for sale, and I cant find an ampmax.com website. I did find a Max Amps site selling LiPo RC batteries.

Maybe they are just SO new that they arent even up for sale yet....
 
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How long has this brand of Panasonic 18650's been out? I've never heard of them...

After a Google search, I cant find them for sale, and I cant find an ampmax.com website. I did find a Max Amps site selling LiPo RC batteries.

Maybe they are just SO new that they arent even up for sale yet....


Their website is ampmaxworld.com and they do not have any web shop.
The first time I heard about them was when they asked if I wanted to review some stuff. I suppose they plan on doing something, but I do not know anything about it.
 
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