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[bonds]

I run mine shorted out with a twisty tie with either end stripped off, hasn't been a problem.

[bonds]

I run mine shorted out with a twisty tie with either end stripped off, hasn't been a problem.

How long has it been running?

Over a week.  I also did the same things with my S3's before I sold them.  Had 4 of them running on a pair of 860 watt Corsairs the same way for a few weeks, no problems.

[notlist3d]

I think the unsafe part if more if you accidentally  use wrong spots.   A paperclip is very common on for using PSU's without a switch.  I personally tape mine with electrical tape to keep it in, makes me feel a little safer.  It is a tricked that has been used a long time and can be done safely if done right.

[Axiste]

i use the below, find one in the right size, it fits nice and snug, and has a nice insulated bit to boot!:

[vm1990]

iv used paper clips and od bits of wire for years. teres such a small current going through it it really dosnt matter what you use aslong as it can be kept securely in place

[notlist3d]

iv used paper clips and od bits of wire for years. teres such a small current going through it it really dosnt matter what you use aslong as it can be kept securely in place

Yep if you ever look at a motherboard is it very very small gauge wire sticking up to connect power switch to it even.  As long as you get right holes its low current and many things work in its spot.

[notlist3d]

iv used paper clips and od bits of wire for years. teres such a small current going through it it really dosnt matter what you use aslong as it can be kept securely in place

Yep if you ever look at a motherboard is it very very small gauge wire sticking up to connect power switch to it even.  As long as you get right holes its low current and many things work in its spot.

I have gone ahead and ordered some Antminer jumpers I guess out of a phobia that the paperclip will result in a short.

Only thing i would do with those is cover up solder on opposite side with electrical tape if near metal.

[defcon23]

no problem with the "paper clip" jumper 

[vm1990]

no problem with the "paper clip" jumper 

Well my jumpers are taking a bit to come in i guess i will just have to paper clip until they do, maybe i am just being over cautious due to a psu exploding last week with no load.

iv gone through 4 1000w PSUs and 2 main breakers on the Fuse box (who knew 4 HD4870 used so much power) did take over a year of maxing it all out for it to crap out.

anyway back to paperclips if your that worried then get a little bit of wire strip off both end and keep a bit of rubber in the middle. put the wire in the right slots and tape the entire 24pins up with electrical tape XD

[betterangels]

i'm using paper clips since 1 year (with TT PSUs of 850w), without problem.
Just, don't conect the wrong pins.




cheers

[kaykawa]

i'm using paper clips since 1 year (with TT PSUs of 850w), without problem.
Just, don't conect the wrong pins.




cheers

Me too, i'm using paper clips without problem, 6 months with ants s1.

[rsx19]

all it is, is a signal wire

[philipma1957]

all it is, is a signal wire

the danger is small if you find correct holes and keep it from shorting.


but frankly  just buy this


http://www.ebay.com/itm/JUMP-START-PSU-EPS-ATX-24-PIN-24p-POWER-SUPPLY-JUMPER-ON-OFF-switch-cable-50cm-/141416477255?pt=US_Power_Cables_Connectors&hash=item20ed143247


or one of these

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JUMP-START-ON-OFF-ATX-20-PIN-POWER-SUPPLY-WITHOUT-A-MOTHERBOARD-MADE-IN-USA-/261256302157?pt=US_Power_Cables_Connectors&hash=item3cd416ce4d


having the switch means something on a lot of psu's  turning it off via the switch in the device above is better then turning it off via the switch on the back of the psu.

[notlist3d]

all it is, is a signal wire

the danger is small if you find correct holes and keep it from shorting.

Assuming you are able to do the trick i would use electrical tape to keep it in place.  If done correctly it is something many do and it works fine.  Just have to get the right pins. 

[FUR11]

Well, I guess they only need to establish an electric conductivity and support a couple of tiny mA, right? I don't see why a paper clip shouldn't do the trick or even damage your PSU! Then again, be warned, I'm no electrician or anything!

[notlist3d]

Well, I guess they only need to establish an electric conductivity and support a couple of tiny mA, right? I don't see why a paper clip shouldn't do the trick or even damage your PSU! Then again, be warned, I'm no electrician or anything!

Yes it is very small thats why a paperclip is commonly used.  If put in wrong spot is the thing you have to make sure not to do.

[MrGreenHat]

Well, I guess they only need to establish an electric conductivity and support a couple of tiny mA, right? I don't see why a paper clip shouldn't do the trick or even damage your PSU! Then again, be warned, I'm no electrician or anything!

Yes it is very small thats why a paperclip is commonly used.  If put in wrong spot is the thing you have to make sure not to do.

Hey, is it OK if i use a paperclip but put it in the wrong spot?

[RodeoX]

I have a PSU shorted with a paper clip that has worked for years. Not for mining but for my electroplating rig. It does not seem to have damaged the clip or the power supply.

[notlist3d]

Well, I guess they only need to establish an electric conductivity and support a couple of tiny mA, right? I don't see why a paper clip shouldn't do the trick or even damage your PSU! Then again, be warned, I'm no electrician or anything!

Yes it is very small thats why a paperclip is commonly used.  If put in wrong spot is the thing you have to make sure not to do.

Hey, is it OK if i use a paperclip but put it in the wrong spot?

No, if you use paperclip in wrong spots it could be bad.  You are dealing with electricity.