Topic: [ANN] Spondoolies-Tech - carrier grade, data center ready mining rigs - page 461. (Read 1260350 times)

Thinking the same thing but I think they want the hosting payment up front, with the already reduced hash rate
And the possibility of not even making roi, why would I dump another $1800 into the same project.  Might as well run it myself on 20v, like people say Winter is coming'

The hosting isn´t limited to 6 months, the minimum contract length is 6 months though.

It will probably also be easier to find cheap bitcoin hosting deals within the US than anywhere else in the world.

When i live "near Israel" they'll ship it 1/2 around the globe. Host it 6 months and will ship it back for "just" 300$?

Then i have (1800+300)/6 = $350/month.
Spondoolies hosting costs $1200/3 = $400/month and then i have a day0 miner (not 2+ days for shipping), after 3 months free shipping (from the Group buy) and a heater in the winter months
After the next jump 1 day will be ~$66. IMHO the shipping around the globe cuts in the ROI more then Spondoolies own hosting. But everybody should do his own math

Shipping cost is 300$ as far as I can remember.

I would be impressed if you were able to host your miner under 13ct/kw/h in the UK though.

Also keep in mind that you will have to pay VAT if you import into the UK, which you won´t have to when using the hosting deal.

I'm not sure if I understand your hosting offer.

"Costs for the hosting plan will be as follows:

    1 Month of free hosting
    5 Months hosting for $310 each
    $100 Setup fees
    $150 Bulk shipping cost

The total for the above fees is $1,800 for a period of 6 months."

Does it mean that if I want 1 month free hosting I have to pay for the whole package?

If not, if I choose one month free hosting instead of free shipping, what is the shipping cost I would need to pay to have it shipped to UK?

All devices powered 48V and below do not need CSA/UL stamp They can be lot inspected by a CSA/UL representative and you'll get a certificate that they comply. however, the inspector's visit may cost up to 2k .. so do it in batches (because the certificate you get will mention the unit serial number) if you own a data-center, and you need this paperwork for insurance.

"Industrial only" is also affected by CSA/UL, maybe even more than home use, since everything should be insured there. Some devices have an "isolated ground" and maybe more characteristics which cannot comply with the residential electrical systems. Always read the manuals and speak with the seller rep when you find such labels, asking them why they're there and what special installation measures you have to comply with.

In UE, you'll need the CE stamp, and I've seen it on the labels. FCC deals with the radio interference and should not matter in the insurance case.

The IEC 60320 (C-15/C-13) inline connector is CSA rated for 10A-250V / 15A-125V. Then the IEC 60320 C-19 CONNECTOR, is also CSA/UL rated 20A-250V. Cables are good as long as they're #12 or bigger (i.e. #10). The power supplies are CSA/UL compliant, what's after the power supply is low voltage and does not need CSA/UL approvals.

So with my situation of 2500 watts to 3000 watts increase ...cooling issues at home....my elec use is 0.15kwh
so essentially under this August Hosting offer (I'm at the ass end of august) the hosting offer (w/o cooling
costs included no less so the deal is even more impressive to me...) is like $194 usd cheaper then me hosting
at home again without cooling issues/elec use for such either...
(just enough $$$ at $194 usd to ship my miner back more or less at end of 6 month hosting
I'm soooo sentimental)..pretty much a no brainier.....even if I had NO cooling costs ..which I would have for
2 months at least...  

So anyway looks like it is likely I will go with this plan....others on here? comments?...pitfalls?

Of course I have the usual issues much like a parent sending the kid (ie miner) off to boarding school for 6 months (miner)

1) Is it safe? Can he be kidnapped?

2) Will he get there ok?

3) Will he not be too hot nor too cold?

4) Will he get enough energy to get thru each day?

5) Will he suffer neglect?/abuse?/damage?/..get the attention he needs?

6) If sick? what kinda care would he get?

7) Do I have communication and access on a regular basis?

8] costs to get him back home?

Well I don't have a kid but if you replace MINER above for he you get the drift....

(I have problems with strangers touching my 'stuff' ...ewww hosting...(sigh gonna have to bite the bullet and to this anyway I think)

Searing

http://www.spondoolies-tech.com/products/sp30-yukon-september-batch-2

Emissions Compliance

FCC / CE

Safety Certification

CE

Every 3dB is a doubling in power. So it is half as loud.


As far as I know, computers do not have to be CSA and UL approved: otherwise you would not be able to add on cards. I think add-on cards are supposed to be FCC approved (don't think that has insurance implications).

However, when studying electronics, we were told that if a non-CSA/UL approved device is plugged in: insurance may be denied. Even it if was not the cause of any fire. The lesson was to unplug your projects when not in use.

Computers get around that by requiring approval for the power supply. The rails are then limited to something like 200VA (less power means less heat -> less risk of fire). I have noticed sometimes cheaper electronics lack UL approval (don't think they are actually supposed to be sold to consumers without it). I suspect that may be why some stuff is labeled "industrial use only".

i think you are looking for the KfC thread. those are the ones that melt. I've had my miners this summer performing up near 50 Celsius (thankfully it's getting cooler now) hashrate was at 1.3 steady on all rigs at that temp. I'd considered powering down on a couple of days, but good wiring seen it fit.

Atleast we seem to be seeing some low difficulty jumps, so that should add nicely to the return for sp30 customers.

Sorry to hear that your unit is still not online roadstress, mine has been mining since the 30th.

Possible delays in shipping (outside the control of spondoolies) was one of the reasons why I chose to have the first unit hosted with them.

That's why we have a GB hosting offer and that's why we have a dedicated thread for colocation offers.


$4200 is not "well over" in my opinion.

Unrelated stuff: You managed to post 8 consecutive replies in 8 different post and you are not the only one to do that. Nice way to increase forum posts


I wish I didn't part with any coin. My July SP30 is part of one April SP10 and one July SP30 for which I paid a premium to get it before anyone else. Unfortunately it seems that DHL didn't deliver the package on Monday even it the custom part is done. I hope there will be movement today.

that is a good point...imho it will not be long till insurance companies ban bitcoin equip due to fire hazards in that they run 24/7

actually they may already have done such due to hot/dangerous GPU milkcrate setups from say 2011 to 2012 etc

no clue I should probably ask as well

Searing

er using the stove outlet ..would this adapter work..ie...at your landlord's place (i assume you pay for electric) at least in the USA
use this with your stove or better yet in basement electric dryer outlet... heh

Well I could have gotten away with this in a couple apts I had ..in that they had 220v outlet for a window a/c unit..(just use that for the miner) and
put in a regular 120 a/c unit at another window heh

anyway for those who think this may be of use (may be other end types available)..this could work?

I make no claims it will just tossing it out here for those who MAY be at a loss on what to do..trying to provide a 'ah/ha'/ moment for your guys stuck in
some way on this issue..due to apt living etc

http://www.amazon.com/Conntek-Locking-Adapter-Straight-Connector/dp/B001H9TSEW/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1407218070&sr=8-6&keywords=220v+plug+converter+30+amp

anyway maybe I'm off the mark ..but maybe it is something useful to those in this boat

Searing
 

For insurance purposes are these miners CE, FCC, CSA, UL approved? just in case of fire i wouldn't want to have insurance declined

So the sp30 is just as loud as an sp10 at 70db?

2nd September batch will be shipped in the 2nd half of September. We'll ship on time.

Jeez how do you afford 63 units lol, were those in the Aug group buy ?

Has anyone actually received the SP30 yet?

Just wonder how trustworthy ST is and whether their 2nd September batch can be delivered on time.