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February 09, 2014, 11:00:09 AM
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Hi
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
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Alphi
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February 09, 2014, 11:05:19 AM |
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no because the circuit breakers will shut off before anything you plug into the wall can suck enough power for the wires to melt.
that doesn't mean mining rigs aren't a fire risk though because sometimes they can overheat and internal components can melt if the rig is in a place that is poorly ventilated..
if you have a lot of mining gear put a smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the room.
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GAML (OP)
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February 09, 2014, 11:31:28 AM |
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Thank you.
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InCoinsITrust
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February 09, 2014, 11:38:45 AM |
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offcorse there is risk of the fire, if your electric wiring is old.
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February 09, 2014, 03:19:49 PM |
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Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what?  |
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February 09, 2014, 03:31:20 PM |
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Hi
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
LoLz ...yes ...very much ....keep the fire fighters informed  |
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pietje
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February 09, 2014, 03:34:58 PM |
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At least use some proper cables.
4,67 kW is insane.
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Sheldor333
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February 09, 2014, 03:46:00 PM |
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If you have a newer house (built in last 20 years or so) I wouldn't worry. Don't be cheap on cables, buy good ones and have a good cooling, that is what you can do to reduce the risk.
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February 09, 2014, 03:51:58 PM |
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Hi
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
Yes in a way, just make sure your wiring don't get too hot, It should stay below 40C. |
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February 09, 2014, 04:08:41 PM |
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If you have a newer house (built in last 20 years or so) I wouldn't worry. Don't be cheap on cables, buy good ones and have a good cooling, that is what you can do to reduce the risk.
Good cooling is key and place it in a garage, or something else not flammable. |
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Sonny
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February 09, 2014, 04:29:49 PM |
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Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what? Isn't it just 4.67 KW/h?  |
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Colin Miner
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February 09, 2014, 04:35:50 PM |
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Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
Yes, any increase on power increases the chance of a fire if your wiring is substandard or faulty, which is quite probable in an older building. no because the circuit breakers will shut off before anything you plug into the wall can suck enough power for the wires to melt.
This is just not true. Circuit breakers don't trip for fire. The amount of power needed to start a fire is much less than a MCB will trip at. Even the rig could catch on fire, particularly the PSU, they have been known to catch fire in the past. |
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GAML (OP)
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February 09, 2014, 04:43:12 PM |
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Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what? At least use some proper cables.
4,67 kW is insane.
Sorry I got my maths wrong. It is drawing 1 kw unit per hour. The reason I am asking is because my Dad has got it into his head that it is a fire risk. I have done my research and I cannot find anything to suggest it is. I was looking for some feedback from the community here because there are people who have massive rigs and I have never seen anything about their rigs causing fires. I am in a position where I may have to rent an office to put it in now and I dont really have the money or mining power to justify doing that  |
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Sonny
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February 09, 2014, 04:48:48 PM |
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Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what? At least use some proper cables.
4,67 kW is insane.
Sorry I got my maths wrong. It is drawing 1 kw unit per hour. The reason I am asking is because my Dad has got it into his head that it is a fire risk. I have done my research and I cannot find anything to suggest it is. I was looking for some feedback from the community here because there are people who have massive rigs and I have never seen anything about their rigs causing fires. I am in a position where I may have to rent an office to put it in now and I dont really have the money or mining power to justify doing that If your rig is just pulling 1KW/h, it is pretty safe, unless your wiring is in bad condition or your rig has very bad ventilation.... |
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GAML (OP)
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February 09, 2014, 06:20:05 PM |
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Thank you Sonny.
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Sonny
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February 09, 2014, 06:23:01 PM |
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Thank you Sonny.
You are welcome GAML  |
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February 09, 2014, 07:18:34 PM |
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4.67 is definately a lot for a home rig.
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February 09, 2014, 07:20:40 PM |
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check the connections
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Sonny
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February 09, 2014, 07:31:24 PM |
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4.67 is definately a lot for a home rig.
Sorry I got my maths wrong. It is drawing 1 kw unit per hour.
It turns out to be just 1 KW/h. |
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February 09, 2014, 08:15:57 PM |
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4.67 is definately a lot for a home rig.
Sorry I got my maths wrong. It is drawing 1 kw unit per hour.
It turns out to be just 1 KW/h. so you should not worry about causing fire. But remember to better do not keep it on a carpet because of electrostatic. |
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