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Continuing our discussion of multi-component batteries, today I’m reviewing another model with a different form factor and noticeably higher capacity.

A couple of months ago, I published a review of a drill/driver and mentioned that I had originally ordered it as a brushless model. But, as sometimes happens, "something went wrong," and I ended up with a model with a conventional motor. Some time later, I decided to try my luck again, and it looks like I got lucky. Inspection, teardown, a few tests, and conclusions.

Another set of little-known batteries with a high maximum continuous discharge current, this time in the 21700 size. Inspection, load test up to 40A, comparison, conclusions.

Another power supply someone sent me a link to, and one that I think could be interesting, especially for use in T12 soldering stations.

I decided to try some 18650 batteries rated for a maximum continuous current of 38A, just out of curiosity. As far as I know, these may be the highest-current batteries of this size, but it turned out to be a lot more interesting than that. Inspection, tests, intrigue, investigations, and conclusions.

Over the years, battery manufacturers have come up with an enormous number of different form factors, yet they still manage to surprise us with something new. It seems like only recently that 21700 and 20700 sizes "went mainstream," and things appeared to have settled down. But then I got my hands on some cells that are not only a different size—26800—but are also described as multicomponent. Well, let's test them, heat them up, freeze them, and see what they're all about.

It's been quite a while since I last reviewed a power supply—one of those "feeders" that power all sorts of devices that need less than mains voltage but more than a battery can provide. So, at the suggestion of one of my regular readers, I ordered several models to test. Today I'll be looking at the first one.

I've already reviewed Vapcell 18350 batteries, but those were relatively high-current cells, while these are designed with capacity in mind, so the current is limited to 3 A. Inspection, tests, conclusions.

A review of batteries that are pretty unremarkable: 3 Ah capacity and a 20 A current rating. But people have already asked me about them, so I decided to compare them with their closest competitors, the HG2 and VTC6.

As I mentioned earlier, this summer we finally decided to go somewhere, and in the end we chose the Ukrainian resort town of Kyrylivka. Overall, everything went pretty well, so I decided to put together a short review of both the trip itself and the place where we stayed, and describe Kyrylivka from the perspective of someone with a fresh, unbiased view.

Another set of batteries in the 26650 size, which is gradually being phased out. Of course, this format will stick around for a while, since many devices still need it. Even so, the 21700 size, with comparable capacity and specs, has long been taking its place. Inspection, testing, and a comparison with the Vapcell G53.