Swiftech MCW5000-PT Extension Wires?

[nkarnold]

I have a Swiftech MCW5000-PT and need to extend the very small wires +v/-v that extend from the Peltier.

It is going into a relay switch, which will shut down the pelt, when no PSU power is attached... PSU powering the PELT is a Meanwell 320

The swiftech instructions say use 16 Gage Stranded wire.

Ive bought some 16/0.2mm wires from maplins, but its only rated for a small ampage.

Is this going to be OK, as swiftech simply state 16 gage wire... but the meanwell PSU is like 24A/50A inrush.

Im in the UK.

Thanks

[mdzcpa]

You'd probably do better to get some higher quality 16 gauge wire. The leads that connect to the pelt can get very warm. The lower rated wire likley comes with a softer flexible coating which might become too soft when under heavy amped load.

I'm sure you 16g would work, it would just not be the optimal safe choice.