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03.25.2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 83gt View Post
It's not quite as simple as all that. If the two packs are rated the same, such as...

2s2p 5000mAh 20c
2s1p 5000mAh 20c

You will not have a higher current rating from the 2s2p pack. The 2s2p pack will be composed of 4 2500mAh cells, while the 2s1p pack will be composed of 2 5000mAh cells.
I would also add that you have twice the likelihood of a cell failure in a 2P pack versus a 1P pack.


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