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Gamer67
03-09-2003, 11:53 PM
I have the swifty MCW50-T ( 80watt pelt ) and the molex connector is very hot when it is on. RIght where I have it connecting to the power... also the wires themselves are quite warm..... is this normal ? it is getting hot enough to start to discolor the connector...
is this kosher ?
Gamer67
03-10-2003, 12:02 PM
bump.....
anyone ?
KnightElite
03-10-2003, 02:57 PM
TEC wires can get quite hot, but it's generally a better idea to solder to the power supply wires, rather than to use a molex connector, since there's a fairly high resistance at the molex connector compared to a solder joint.
Hardass
03-10-2003, 03:05 PM
I am running that block in my Quiet power and the wires do not get hot. Thats with the molex connector!
mdzcpa
03-10-2003, 03:50 PM
I'm also running the MCW50-T uisng the molex connector without any heat issues.
Not sure why you are getting that kinda heat out of an 80w pelt.:confused:
Gamer67
03-10-2003, 04:49 PM
Hmm, I don't know why it is happening and I don't like it at all.
something is not right... could there be a problem with it shorting somehow inside the connector ? but without sparking ? I dunno