Hi guys,
I wanted to start a tiny mining farm. I've got the correct power cables setup for covering between 5-6 miners in the garage. Due to not being able to run a lot of miners I thought I would go for the highest hash rate possible at 73th/s.
The garage is empty and I'm about to replace the garage door with bricks and a soundproof door and the single pane glass window with double glazing. The roof has been replaced and is water tight now.
I was reading about setups and it appears possibly building a shed 6' wide x 3' deep x 7' high with a wood between the units fans - to create the cool aisle and hot aisle. I would then need an extractor fan (50cm?) to pull heat out and I assuming need to put a hole in the wall to fan it outside. I need an air filter to draw air in (any recommendations?). I would put the s17+ on wire racks.
Could someone help with a bit more info or tips on a build. I am only making assumptions.
I started off with 500 in mind but after learning about amps and volts... realised this wasn't possible without a power station haha.
Thanks everyone, if I've been stupid please be gentle.
No, you should go the other way around, especially when "beginning" and your ambient conditions are not clear. That is, use the most power saving feature you can, lower their rate so they can be efficient in power use and lower temperature, at least until you have everything perfectly set up.
You underestimate the amount of air a single S17 needs, let alone 6!!! I think maybe 300~400 cfm per unit, i have yet to know what's the exact figure for S17s, since i only remember the S9's 250cfm.
For filters i think those used for central ac units, the ones you can take out and clean with water, they are very large so don't be surprised. Yes, when thinking fans, and ducts, think large, as in wall sized large...
Hmm since you plan to remove the door, that could be the air intake, as that would probably be about the right size. Or maybe use those bricks with holes?
Wood is.. hmm i don't think very safe. Grounded metal should be preferred in my opinion.
If you think things are starting to feel "industrial", it is because that's what those asic miners really are. Its not just the power, its also the ventilation. Lone gone are the days of the humble R4 (or the S7LN), mine is still running in an actual living room...