I want to setup a 10+ mining rig but i keep on blowing a fuse. What should I do?

[bbitcoin]

everytime i put up 2 rigs using 1200w power each, I blow a fuse. But I see some people with like 10 or 20 rigs setup with no problem.

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[DeathAndTaxes]

A 15A 120V circuit is good for ~1.4KW  
A 20A 120V circuit is good for ~2.0KW

A 20A 240V circuit is good for ~3.8KW
A 30A 240V circuit is good for ~5.7KW


(continual loads shouldn't exceed 80% of rated capacity)

30A @120V and 15A @240V circuits are also possible but rare.    If you are going to wire another drop you might as well wire it at 240V.  Twice the capacity and PSU run about 2% to 5% more efficient and if you are going to wire another drop higher current wiring/outlet/breaker isn't much more expensive.  50A/60A in both 120V & 240V are also possible but connectors are very expensive and power distribution equipment with input connector at that amperage is rare.

Simple answer:
Either use more circuits or use larger circuits.

Personally I put in 2x 30A breakers which power a pair of dedicated NEMA L6-30R outlets.  Power to rigs is supplied by a pair of 5.7 KW PDU.  I can run ~11.4KW on those two circuits.

[check_status]

What is the draw at the wall?
Are you going by the rating on the power supplies?
What is the amp rating of the circuit?

Assuming1200/120v=10A

If you have a 15 amp circuit the load draw should be 80% of rated, so 12A continuous draw.
So even on a 20A circuit you shouldn't put 2x1200watt drawing systems.

[fabrizziop]

You should plug it on 208V(if three phase power, be careful with wiring) or 220V. That way you'll split the load in the household wiring, reducing the risk of an arc/fire.

[kliffen]

I have a fuse that states 63A, at 240V. How many KW can it handle?

[silverbox]

Put each rig in a different room of your house.

[joulesbeef]

I have a fuse that states 63A, at 240V. How many KW can it handle?

power is just amps times volts, so 63 x 240 is about 15kw but like it said you dont want to go full on max, you want no more than about 80%, so about 12kw

[kliffen]

I have a fuse that states 63A, at 240V. How many KW can it handle?

power is just amps times volts, so 63 x 240 is about 15kw but like it said you dont want to go full on max, you want no more than about 80%, so about 12kw

Ah, it's that simple. Thanks for the input

[Beaflag VonRathburg]

I have a 240 20amp line in my garage that someone tied into my AC breaker for a compressor. My AC / Heat doesn't work so I decided to use it for my mining rigs. I bought a double outlet nema 6-20p outlet for about $9ish online and a standard double outlet plastic cover. I have two of these: http://www.quick220.com/220_ADAP002.htm , with the included 6-15 adapters plugged into the two outlets. The power strips are good for 13amps each so you just have to watch what you plug into it, but I spent a grand total of less than $100 all of it and it works like a champ.

[MrTeal]

I'd just wire in a 240V line and run it off that. Upfront costs might be slightly higher, but you'll more evenly balance the two poles in your house and you'll gain a few extra percent efficiency in your power supplies to boot. A 4% efficiency gain with two 1200W rigs would be 100W savings, which is pretty decent.