US 230v outlet for mining?

[jowaybea]

I have a dead AC unit in a back room that has it's own dedicated 230v circuit.  Is there a way to use this for mining rigs?  I have an EVGA 1300 G2 which should support 240v.  It is already pulling 1025w from the wall @112v and I'm a little concerned the 120v circuit in that room is right at it's limit.

Thanks in advance

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[fractalbc]

As long as you are sure your power supply will handle it, all you need to do is buy the proper cable.  Do the images on https://www.google.com/search?q=20p+to+c15 look right?

[notlist3d]

As long as you are sure your power supply will handle it, all you need to do is buy the proper cable.  Do the images on https://www.google.com/search?q=20p+to+c15 look right?

Make sure you do this or you will see smoke most likely from PSU.

[xstr8guy]

I would venture to say that any quality PSU made in the last 3 years is made to handle all common voltages. You could also buy a Tripplite PDU. I use one with a dryer outlet and it runs 3 FrankenJup modules and an S2.

[jowaybea]

The AC power is definitely the 6-20p type.

Does this cable look right?

http://smile.amazon.com/Lynn-Electronics-1C13620P15A-15F-60320-C13-15-Feet/dp/B0093WFT4S/

[potatoho]

I would also recommend a PDU if you go to 240V. It's super clean compared to a ratsnest of 120V. I have a 14-30 dryer socket (30A 240V service) and I made a 12awg cord going to two L6-20R sockets. The PDU comes with an L6-20P plug so it is just plug & play from there.

A couple of these (240V 20A): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052NM4JA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lots of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZB304G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Keep in mind that most equipment is 80% of their listed current. 20A PDU would be 16A continuous, and 30A PDU would be 24A continuous. That's why I opted to go with multiple cheaper 20A PDU rather than a single 30A PDU.

BTW I have that EVGA 1300 G2 and it runs fine @ 240V.

[xstr8guy]

I would also recommend a PDU if you go to 240V. It's super clean compared to a ratsnest of 120V. I have a 14-30 dryer socket (30A 240V service) and I made a 12awg cord going to two L6-20R sockets. The PDU comes with an L6-20P plug so it is just plug & play from there.

A couple of these (240V 20A): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052NM4JA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lots of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZB304G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Keep in mind that most equipment is 80% of their listed current. 20A PDU would be 16A continuous, and 30A PDU would be 24A continuous. That's why I opted to go with multiple cheaper 20A PDU rather than a single 30A PDU.

BTW I have that EVGA 1300 G2 and it runs fine @ 240V.

Very similar to my setup except I went with a 30amp model. I also had to buy an adapter cord for the dryer connector since it was an older type plug. I ordered the adapter from some company that sells cords for electric cars, lol.

[notlist3d]

I would venture to say that any quality PSU made in the last 3 years is made to handle all common voltages. You could also buy a Tripplite PDU. I use one with a dryer outlet and it runs 3 FrankenJup modules and an S2.

Some do have switches though.  I would still check.  But you are right on most quality one's are made to handle both.   But if it has a switch to change between 220 and 110 .... and you don't switch it poof goes the psu.

[jowaybea]

I would also recommend a PDU if you go to 240V. It's super clean compared to a ratsnest of 120V. I have a 14-30 dryer socket (30A 240V service) and I made a 12awg cord going to two L6-20R sockets. The PDU comes with an L6-20P plug so it is just plug & play from there.

A couple of these (240V 20A): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052NM4JA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lots of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZB304G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Keep in mind that most equipment is 80% of their listed current. 20A PDU would be 16A continuous, and 30A PDU would be 24A continuous. That's why I opted to go with multiple cheaper 20A PDU rather than a single 30A PDU.

BTW I have that EVGA 1300 G2 and it runs fine @ 240V.

Ok, thanks everyone for all the good advice.

So once my last 2 Batch 5 S3's arrive, my capacity will be maxed out.  That will put me at 2xS1 and 2xS3 all powered by the EVGA1300 G2, pulling under 1030W at the wall.  Then I have 2 Thermaltake 700W Bronze PSU's to run the batch 5 S3's when they arrive.  My original plan was to try and just put the EVGA1300 on the 240 outlet with these cables:

<$40  -  http://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/255OVAPZBSATL/

But there is some appeal to putting all 3 PSU's on the 240v circuit.  Unfortunately all of those PDU's come with L6-20p adapters/cables, and my outlet is the 6-20r type wall plate.  So that adds cost for extra cables/adapters.

~$175  -  http://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3FCGU41L24FGA/
or
~$165  -  http://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1VLUMJK00FTI7/

Thoughts?  Is it really worth $125 extra?  Do I have all my bases covered on those PDU options (right/good enough cables, etc)?  I'm calculating all of that should easily stay under 9AMP so that should all be OK right?

Thanks again

[fractalbc]

If you want to go the PDU route, consider something cheap like http://www.ebay.com/itm/APC-basic-rack-PDU-AP9566-12-PORT-3004-USED-SEE-PHOTOS-/201052628656 and either change out the wall outlet or cut the plug off the PDU cable and replace it with an appropriate plug.  That would be less expensive than buying or making an adapter.

That is unless you really want the features of that expensive PDU.

[jowaybea]

So I settled on http://smile.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/255OVAPZBSATL/

That Dell PDU converts my single setup into 7 capable.  Though it is rated for 12A max.

I also found this http://smile.amazon.com/Conntek-55705-Housing-Receptacles-Computer/dp/B001IZ199M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_2

But I think the 10A breaker might be a concern

I don't think I'll ever pull 10A, but I may run >8A continuous...And since everyone says you shouldn't run >80% rated load continuous, I'll stick with the Dell PDU.

Thanks all.

[potatoho]

That is unless you really want the features of that expensive PDU.

Having the metering display is kinda nice I have to admit. One feature which would be nice is ability to cycle power remotely. I see that some of them have a serial port setup for that. In fact there are some of these Avocent Cyclades on ebay I saw referenced in another thread. I've not tried though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Avocent-Cyclades-AlterPath-PM10i-30A-Intelligent-Network-Managed-Rack-Mout-PDU-/171368455503?pt=US_Power_Distribution_Units&hash=item27e65b1d4f

Also, hasn't been mentioned but you might just get an electrician to do some work, adding receptacles and making cords. All of the connectors and wall receptacles can be found locally and an electrician doesn't usually charge that much in the scheme of things.

[wh00per]

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