AP3W++ Died on me !!!!

[Dragonizer]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

[philipma1957]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

never never never never never buy a psu from bitmain unless you live in china.

there are good psu's on uk eBay that would work.

mailing or shipping it to bitmain is foolish cost = close to that of the psu.
go here to read what to do

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2254568.msg22806909#msg22806909

[fanatic26]

never never never never never buy a psu from bitmain unless you live in china.

This is so the right answer. the bitmain psus are TERRIBLE. I am talking 35% or more failure rate on large rollouts from brand new fresh out of the box APW3s

[Dragonizer]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

never never never never never buy a psu from bitmain unless you live in china.

there are good psu's on uk eBay that would work.

mailing or shipping it to bitmain is foolish cost = close to that of the psu.
go here to read what to do

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2254568.msg22806909#msg22806909

Wow, i have 12 of them, i searched Ebay and Amazon for a UK made PSU and could NOT find one !!!

Cheers Guys

[leowonderful]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

never never never never never buy a psu from bitmain unless you live in china.

there are good psu's on uk eBay that would work.

mailing or shipping it to bitmain is foolish cost = close to that of the psu.
go here to read what to do

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2254568.msg22806909#msg22806909

Wow, i have 12 of them, i searched Ebay and Amazon for a UK made PSU and could NOT find one !!!

Cheers Guys

In the link to the bitcointalk thread there are PSUs on eBay.co.uk that are fully in stock and are much more reliable than the APW3s from Bitmain. Alternatively you can also cobble together your own server psu, breakout board and wire setup which could save you a few bucks.

If you don’t want to click so much here’s one linked in that thread Phil talked about above:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/High-Efficiency-2450-Watt-Power-Supply-Server-PSU-Antminer-Mining-Miner-Machine-/222669346248?

[Dragonizer]

Yep, i've ordered a few mate, i have 5 coming from BITMAIN in November batch though, don't think they do refunds !!!!

I also have a few 4k breakbout boards for DPS2000BB Server PSU's,

Cheers....Now onto BITMAIN !!!!

Hate having miners sitting idle, also have a few EVGA 1000w/1300w hanging around so will hook 2 of them up for now.

Thanks

[bill121]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

My apw blew a capacitor 5 minutes after powering up for the first time. I naively sent the psu back to bitmain at a cost of £35. So far its been 5 weeks and they still have the psu So lost around £350 worth of bitcoin on top of the postage back to China. Im still considering buying a psu and still being better off.

On another note did you plug the psu direct into a wall socket? i thought this would be fine in the uk but after the psu exploding and the confusing directions sent with the miner im now concerned about safely setting this up at home.

[Dragonizer]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

My apw blew a capacitor 5 minutes after powering up for the first time. I naively sent the psu back to bitmain at a cost of £35. So far its been 5 weeks and they still have the psu So lost around £350 worth of bitcoin on top of the postage back to China. Im still considering buying a psu and still being better off.

On another note did you plug the psu direct into a wall socket? i thought this would be fine in the uk but after the psu exploding and the confusing directions sent with the miner im now concerned about safely setting this up at home.

I have several running with NO PROBLEM, looks like the the small fan on it broke (it does start with a 'flick)....I did open it but could not see any blown caps...Not going putting a meter on them either, For £97 i just purchased one from link above from UK...

[Thejesusofcrypto]

I hate the gray market garbage that is being passed off as quality. Even still stick to purchasing from quality vendors. Sorry your AP3w died!

[Dragonizer]

I hate the gray market garbage that is being passed off as quality. Even still stick to purchasing from quality vendors. Sorry your AP3w died!

Only £100 for new one !!! Better than buying 1600w EVGA's like the old days !!

[fusion0389]

never never never never never buy a psu from bitmain unless you live in china.

This is so the right answer. the bitmain psus are TERRIBLE. I am talking 35% or more failure rate on large rollouts from brand new fresh out of the box APW3s

I must have insanely good luck then, over 40+ psu purchased and only 1 failed on me....

[fusion0389]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

I've only had one die on me, i sent it off for repair (under warranty of course.) Most annoying part was the wait for repair, took way too long. What i would do is buy a new one AND send the defective one off for repair. That way you have a spare if another one kicks the bucket or you can sell it off to help offset the cost of the new one.

[castiel0504]

Since i am planing any time soon to buy S9 from Bitmain, i wanted to include Bitmains PSU as well, what other PSU you advise to buy instead of APW3?

[Upstream]

Forum member Sidehack may have some PSU's available for sale

[philipma1957]

Hi All

Just noticed an S9 OFF, AP3++ was dead, no 12v Out !!!

I noticed little fan had stopped...Its starts with a 'quick flick' ...but still no output..

I'm in the UK and wondering if it is worth the cost to send for replacement to BITMAIN ??

I'm sure i seen a section where you can input serial number to check warranty ??

OR is there an internal fuse on the output i could replace myself along with small fan ??

Thanks

I've only had one die on me, i sent it off for repair (under warranty of course.) Most annoying part was the wait for repair, took way too long. What i would do is buy a new one AND send the defective one off for repair. That way you have a spare if another one kicks the bucket or you can sell it off to help offset the cost of the new one.

why  oh why do you buy a psu from them?  where do you live?  what is your voltage where you live.

only if you live close to china  I can understand why