To prevent any confusion with the eGo-type "batteries", I use the term "cell" here to refer to a single 18350, 18650, 26650, LiPo pouch, etc.
While the test results are hard data, the conclusions and recommendations I make based on these tests are only my personal opinion based on my criteria for setting a rating. Carefully research any cell you are considering using before purchasing.
Testing cells or packs at their limits is dangerous and should never, ever, be attempted by anyone who has not thoroughly studied the dangers involved and how to minimize them.
If the cell or pack has only one current rating number on it, or if it says "max", then I have to assume that the company is stating that the cell can be discharged at that current level in any way, including continuously.
Bottom Line
This Turnigy is an average performing pack but is overrated. At 36A (20C), Turnigy's continuous current rating, it reached about 10°C over the pack assembler's limit and was puffed by a decent amount (temporarily) indicating that the cells were being overstressed. This cannot be considered a 20C continuous-rated pack.
vaping at its 72A (40C) "pulse" rating would quickly bring the pack voltage down to about 10V and quickly heat the pack up past Turnigy's max temperature rating unless vaping quite slowly. This cannot be considered a 40C pulse-rated pack.
CAUTION: LiPo's use the most volatile of the Li-Ion battery chemistries and can cause extreme injury if abused. Never use a LiPo unless the cells, wraps, wiring, and connector are in perfect condition. Never exceed the CDR of the LiPo unless you accept the risks involved. You are responsible for your own safety, be careful!
My Ratings
IR = Internal Resistance
mOhms = milliohms
Continuous-Current Test Results
Pulse-Current Test Results
Comments
CDR = Continuous Discharge Rating. The nearest 5A-multiple of constant-current continuous discharge current that brings the inner cell of a 3S pack to a temperature of 60°C. This is what the LiPo assemblers recommend as the max running temperature so it makes sense to use it as the rating. Especially since the inner cell will be hotter internally than this temperature, perhaps considerably.
To see how other packs and cells have tested and how hard you can safely push them, check out this link:
List of Battery Tests
While the test results are hard data, the conclusions and recommendations I make based on these tests are only my personal opinion based on my criteria for setting a rating. Carefully research any cell you are considering using before purchasing.
Testing cells or packs at their limits is dangerous and should never, ever, be attempted by anyone who has not thoroughly studied the dangers involved and how to minimize them.
If the cell or pack has only one current rating number on it, or if it says "max", then I have to assume that the company is stating that the cell can be discharged at that current level in any way, including continuously.
Bottom Line
This Turnigy is an average performing pack but is overrated. At 36A (20C), Turnigy's continuous current rating, it reached about 10°C over the pack assembler's limit and was puffed by a decent amount (temporarily) indicating that the cells were being overstressed. This cannot be considered a 20C continuous-rated pack.
vaping at its 72A (40C) "pulse" rating would quickly bring the pack voltage down to about 10V and quickly heat the pack up past Turnigy's max temperature rating unless vaping quite slowly. This cannot be considered a 40C pulse-rated pack.
CAUTION: LiPo's use the most volatile of the Li-Ion battery chemistries and can cause extreme injury if abused. Never use a LiPo unless the cells, wraps, wiring, and connector are in perfect condition. Never exceed the CDR of the LiPo unless you accept the risks involved. You are responsible for your own safety, be careful!
My Ratings
- Capacity = 1800mAh
- Continuous Discharge Rating (CDR) = 20A (11C)
- Average Pack IR = 19.6 mOhms
- Average Cell IR = 5.1 mOhms
IR = Internal Resistance
mOhms = milliohms
Continuous-Current Test Results
Pulse-Current Test Results
Comments
CDR = Continuous Discharge Rating. The nearest 5A-multiple of constant-current continuous discharge current that brings the inner cell of a 3S pack to a temperature of 60°C. This is what the LiPo assemblers recommend as the max running temperature so it makes sense to use it as the rating. Especially since the inner cell will be hotter internally than this temperature, perhaps considerably.
To see how other packs and cells have tested and how hard you can safely push them, check out this link:
List of Battery Tests
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