DC Cable recommendations?

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    I'm looking to source some cable to connect a SMPS to a Power Amp module. It has to be soldered into 1.5mm holes on the PCB and rated at about 300W. Any recommendations for a good performance cable that I can get from RS, Farnell or Maplins?
     
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    whats that in amps ?
     
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    Should be about 6.5amps per rail. The SMPS kicks out 48volts at 625VA.
     
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    10A per 1mm^2 conductor area is fine, so it doesn't have to be huge stuff - the Van Damme speaker cable on offer at the mo. at Maplin would be ideal.

    I'd be far more worried about keeping loop area down to minimise EMI - tightly twist or bundle together the + and - conductors.
     
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    No No No.....

    the insulation is not rated for mains or higher ...but agree with the twist.

    look for a ptfe insulated stranded core...of suficient dia to carry the current you need.
     
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