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Old 10-08-2012, 01:20 PM   #58 (permalink)
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After extensive testing on individual cells and then in a small pack, they can discharge like a fire hose. Each cell is about 19.6Ah, 3.3V and about 1 lb. In my testing, they were able to sustain a 370A (19C) discharge with only 22% sag. They are rated to 30C discharge.

During that discharge level, my test load was underwater to keep it cool, and it started boiling water in a second or two. After 20 seconds, the test pack had barely risen in temperature. Seems efficient to me :-)

The cell costs were slightly higher than the more popular (and available) Thunder Sky, Calb, etc cells.

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Originally Posted by allen_dodge View Post
wow, 12 minutes is still impressive in my book, as a rule of thumb that should also mean that the packs can discharge efficiently. I'm afraid to ask, but how much would your batteries cost by themselves?
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