NEWBIE QUESTION: BITCOIN MINING IN UK

[ogombii]

I'm starting out mining and expecting the antminer S9, i understand it doesn't come packed with an electricity cable, do I get one from maplin and plug into a typical three pin wall socket or do i need to get an electrician to put in a "special" socket instead?

EDIT: I don't expect you to respond unless you are from the UK, otherwise it's just pointless.

[ajqjjj]

I'm starting out mining and expecting the antminer S9, i understand it doesnt come packed with an electricity cable, do I get one from maplin and plug into a typical three pin wall socket or do i need to get an electrician to put in a "special" socket instead?

Try to check in the local electronics market bro. I think you will get that easily. Still you did not find it anymore there. Create a one thread here to ask the people belongs to your city who is been in the forum and involved in mining. I think that person can help you to get the information where you can get it.
Since I am not your countrymen I could not be able to help you buddy. If you are fine to add the three pin to the socket do it else go for electrician.

[cableiso]

If you bought a Bitmain APW3++ power supply, the required cable is just a normal plug like you'd use for a computer.  The socket type on the APW3 is called c14, you can find a pic here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#C13.2FC14_coupler

It's likely you have a lot of these lying around if you have a bunch of computer equipment.  You can use one of those computer or other appliance cords as long as it's not too thin - miners draw a lot of power.  Or else go to your local store and buy a nice thick one for a few pounds.

If you did not buy an APW3++ power supply, then you need a 1600W power supply.  Here in the US, I can buy a generic 1600W power supply for about $100 from ebay.  It will come with the cable to plug into the wall, and it will come with 10x PCIE-6 12V power cables to plug into the miner.

[ogombii]

If you bought a Bitmain APW3++ power supply, the required cable is just a normal plug like you'd use for a computer.  The socket type on the APW3 is called c14, you can find a pic here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#C13.2FC14_coupler

It's likely you have a lot of these lying around if you have a bunch of computer equipment.  You can use one of those computer or other appliance cords as long as it's not too thin - miners draw a lot of power.  Or else go to your local store and buy a nice thick one for a few pounds.

If you did not buy an APW3++ power supply, then you need a 1600W power supply.  Here in the US, I can buy a generic 1600W power supply for about $100 from ebay.  It will come with the cable to plug into the wall, and it will come with 10x PCIE-6 12V power cables to plug into the miner.

@cableiso Thank for the response, yes I ordered a APW3++ power supply.  I was just making sure I hadn't forgotten anything else.

Whats all this 110v or 240v talk on running at 1600w?  I'm assuming you are UK based, I can just plug the miner in the garage or will I need to beef up the power supply?  Big help if you can share any info.  thanks.

[cableiso]

I am US based, so I use 120V sadly.

What it means is that the APW3++ power supply can deliver enough power only when it is connected to 200-240V.  When it is connected to 110-120V, it can only supply 1200W which is typically not enough.

I think you have 240V in the UK, right?  So you're fine.  You can plug it in and it will work.  If you were in the US, you'd have to get a special 240V socket installed or use two power supplies each at 120V.

[gt_addict]

I'm starting out mining and expecting the antminer S9, i understand it doesn't come packed with an electricity cable, do I get one from maplin and plug into a typical three pin wall socket or do i need to get an electrician to put in a "special" socket instead?

EDIT: I don't expect you to respond unless you are from the UK, otherwise it's just pointless.

Im from the UK and run an S9 a few months back. You will need a server psu and breakout board or bitmains APW3(or current variant) to power it. The lead is a standard “kettle lead” (c13 type i think) with obviously the UK plug on one end (which should already be fitted and maplins do stock them).

You can run it from a standard plug socket in your garage aslong as its the only major load on that ring. Dont go plugging in another high wattage appliance otherwise you will trip your breaker/fuse.

If you are running it in the garage you will need to have an internet connection for the ethernet port (wireless switch, powerline ethernet adaptor etc).

Also take into account your electricity cost. In Essex I pay £0.13kwh which meant I only ever broke even. Not sure what it means now with the price rise in BTC but I cant run a newer S9 due to noise anyway.

[philipma1957]

I am USA  but have sold a lot to UK

this one is 1.0mm2    better then 0.75mm2  thick will carry power better


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HQ-5m-Power-Mains-PC-Kettle-Cable-Lead-3-Pin-IEC-C13-LONG-Monitor-Screen/280513190496?

and it is fused  at ten amps  for extra safety