Keeppower IMR18650 NH1831 3120mAh (Black) 2016
Official specifications:
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Nominal capacity: 3120mAh
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Minimum capacity: 3000mAh
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Nominal voltage: 3.70V
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Charge voltage: 4.20V 0/-0.05V
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Standard discharge cut-off: 2.50V
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Standard charge current: 1000mA
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Charge current cut-off: 50mA
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Max. Constant discharge current: 30A
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A high current and high capacity cell from Keeppower.
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There is no doubt this is a quality battery, the curves track perfectly and capacity is nearly constant with current.
At high current the battery gets hot and I stopped the 30A test due to that.
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At 20A the cell gets rather hot, but it stayed just below 80°C
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At 30A discharge the temperature reached 86°C, but first after I stopped at 80°C.
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Conclusion
This is a very good high current battery, but 30A will need a temperature cutout to stay safe.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Keeppower for review.
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