Test/review of Vapcell IFR26650 2600mAh (Red)

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[size=+3]Vapcell IFR26650 2600mAh (Red)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Model: Vapcell IFR26650 2600mah 55A/75A
  • Size: 26.6*65.1mm
  • Nominal voltage: 3.20V
  • End-of-charge voltage: 3.60V
  • End-of-discharge Voltage: 2.0V
  • Typical Capacity: 2600mAh (0.2C discharge)
  • Min capacity: 2500mAh (0.2C discharge)
  • Weight: Max:90g
  • Internal resistance: Max:5mOhm AC 1kHz
  • Standard Charge: 2500mA,CCCV 100mA cut-off
  • Charging Time: 1.5hours(standard charge)
  • Quick Charge Current: 12000mA
  • Max Continuous Discharge Current: 55A
  • Max Discharge Current: 75A under 80°C

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A large LiFePO4 cell that can handle very high current.

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The two cells tracks nicely. My test only goes to 30A and the cell has no problems with that.

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At 30A the cell do not get very warm.

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Here I calculate the internal resistance by turning 1A on/off during a full discharge.


[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The cell looks good, it has the rated capacity, and can deliver a lot of current at a stable voltage, but as always with LiFePO4 the voltage and capacity is lower than regular LiIon.



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

The batteries was supplied by Vapcell for review.

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