Max number of fans & lights on one plug?

Jeriko

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Yesterday I was testing out my new case and the lighting / fans inside it. Since I don't have my motherboard or chip yet, I had to use my current system for power. But it only has one plug left. :D

So I plugged everything together in my new system - six LED fans, two halo light mod kits, two cold cathode tubes, a Vantec Nexus fanbus, a Coolermaster Cooldrive 3, and the case itself, which has a light up temperature display. Once they were all strung together, I attached the string to the one plug - and turned it on.

I don't know why I was expecting disaster, but everything worked just fine. I suspect these little things don't require that much juice, but to be safe I'd like a second opinion.

-J
 

Jhhnn

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18 gauge wire has a current carrying capacity of ~8 amps, as do the molex plugs. Check to be sure that neither the wire or any of the plugs are heating up, and that the total load is < 8A.....
 

BG4533

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Originally posted by: Jhhnn
18 gauge wire has a current carrying capacity of ~8 amps, as do the molex plugs. Check to be sure that neither the wire or any of the plugs are heating up, and that the total load is < 8A.....

Do you by any chance know the capacity of 26 gauge wire?

Thanks,
Brian