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October 23, 2013, 04:00:57 AM
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Don't even get me started about the  safety and fire issues related to their PSU

Ouch, you had it worse than me. At least my product works -- even though they mined all the good mine out of it the 6 months prior to me receiving it.

I am curious though, which PSU do you have and what were your concerns? The one I received looks like this: https://i.imgur.com/lSwkhSb.jpg (link instead because the image is HUGE)
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October 23, 2013, 04:55:37 AM
Last edit: October 23, 2013, 05:53:09 AM by Bicknellski
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Don't even get me started about the  safety and fire issues related to their PSU

Ouch, you had it worse than me. At least my product works -- even though they mined all the good mine out of it the 6 months prior to me receiving it.

I am curious though, which PSU do you have and what were your concerns? The one I received looks like this: https://i.imgur.com/lSwkhSb.jpg (link instead because the image is HUGE)


Evidence to support BFL mined with your hardware because that is theft is it not?

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October 24, 2013, 02:36:16 AM
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Don't even get me started about the  safety and fire issues related to their PSU

Ouch, you had it worse than me. At least my product works -- even though they mined all the good mine out of it the 6 months prior to me receiving it.

I am curious though, which PSU do you have and what were your concerns? The one I received looks like this: https://i.imgur.com/lSwkhSb.jpg (link instead because the image is HUGE)


Yep THAT is THE Piece of SHIT……

As for my concerns, I am not about to help out BFL after they fucked me over…… only to say that I spent over 20 years sourcing/manufacturing electronics,
and ensuring they comply with safety regulations (normally only the ones related to death of a family member)
Basically regulations fall into two main areas

1. Smacked corporate bottom … don't do it again…
2. Prison time,mega serious fines for negligence, endangering the public, Customs bans for safety/fire hazards.

The BFL product falls into the second category for a number of reasons.

1. Access to live parts without the use of tools
2. Creepage and clearance distances between live parts.
3. Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC*

Also under BSEN & Australia,Hong Kong, Singapore, Norway  safety standards.

Just don't place the unit on/near any conductive/ flammable surfaces whilst it is operational, that way the worse it will do is cover the area with a dense black toxic soot & smoke should it fail…

* A freebie for BFL….
The limit for TOTAL CONTENT of  re-grind plastics on a plastic product should be significantly less than 30%.. on a non-contamination mix basis.

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October 25, 2013, 03:40:36 AM
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At this point, is anyone really surprised?

^This

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Nothing surprises me anymore.
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October 25, 2013, 05:16:00 AM
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Sounds about right unfortunately :-(

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October 25, 2013, 01:51:29 PM
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I hate this company - not doing business with them in the future.

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October 25, 2013, 03:02:21 PM
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BFL always charges between 200% to 1000% percent markup on shipping.

For the U.S. a box that costs them $12.85 to ship, they charge $34

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October 25, 2013, 08:27:34 PM
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On top of using the miners for several months. 

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