Topic: Converting a 50 amp 240V line for mining questions (Read 1183 times)

yeah 240 is good.

i have 2 30 amp circuits .  i could run ten s-7 5 on each circuit. to run ten s-7 on 120 i need ten circuits. big difference

The installation exceeded my expectations.  I have room for more.

Good luck with it.

I gather you kept the pdu and put in a 20 amp circuit. This way the pdu will not be over loaded.

You can do three s-7's on it with no issues.

240v line completed.  Very easy.

Agreed about the PDU.  If you want to use that one, then definitely swap out the breaker for a 20A.  If you want to keep the same breaker, get a better PDU. 

Just for the record, it is currently not connected. 

op listed the pdu and it is no good. as it is not fused and rated for 20 amps.

he has it plugged into a 50  amp ciruit breaker.  so it would be a fire hazard.

since he said he has the pdu on hand he wants to go cheap.  so swapping the ciruit breaker in the fuse box from 50 to 20 would keep the pdu safe.

Thanks for the info.  I will change out the breaker.

I think you listed a different PDU, the one I was talking about is a 48A, you listed a 20A.  But either way a fuse or breaker is a must.

you can't use that pdu ever just don't use it

it does not have a fuse


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3.2-3.8kW Single-Phase Metered PDU, 200-240V (8 C13 & 2 C19), C20 / L6-20P Adapter, 12ft Cord, 1U Rack-Mount, TAA

Metered single phase 16/20A 200-240V PDU
1U horizontal rackmount; Digital current meter
C20 input with L6-20P plug adapter; 12 ft. / 3.7m line cord
10 total outlets (8 C13, 2 C19)
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16/20A single phase 200-240V Metered Power Distribution Unit / PDU(Agency de-rated to 16A continuous)
Built-in 2 digit visual meter continuously reports PDU load level in amps
C20 inlet with C20 input cable and L6-20P adapter; 12 ft. / 3.7m line cord
1U horizontal rackmount format installs in one rack space
10 total outlets(8 C13 / 2 C19)
Mounting flanges support installation in 2 and 4 post racks, with additional support for wall-mount and under-counter installation formats
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Outlet Level Metering   No
Output Capacity Details   3.84kW (240V), 3.68kW (230V), 3.52kW (220V), 3.33kW (208V), 3.2kW (200V) / 16A total capacity; 16A max per C19 outlet; 12A (10A CE) max per C13 outlet
Frequency Compatibility   50 / 60 Hz
Output Receptacles   ( C13; (2) C19
Output Nominal Voltage   200; 208; 220; 230; 240
Overload Protection   n/a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>no fuse baddddd  for us miners!!!  fire hazard!!
Outlet Type   IEC-C13, IEC-C19
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PDU Input Voltage   200; 208; 220; 230; 240
Recommended Electrical Service   20A 208/240V; 16A 230V
Maximum Input Amps   20
Maximum Input Amps Details   Agency de-rated to 16A continuous
PDU Plug Type   NEMA L6-20P; IEC-320 C20
Input Cord Length (ft.)   12
Input Cord Details   Includes 12 ft. / 3.6m C19 to C20 power cable and L6-20P plug adapter
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I would keep the breaker a 50A and run a bigger PDU.  Here is Finsky thread he sells 48A PDU that would do the job, just check with him on the plug types etc.  https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/ibm-2880w-psubreakout-boards-new-package-deals-for-t9s9-a7-966135

I'm not using the outlet where the dryer is.  I'm just using the breaker, of course I will use the recommended wire for 50 A.

What gauge is the wire?  A dryer pulls a continous load so the wire should handle 50A. I would get a 50A PDU and use all the capable power.

Thanks for the reply.

Here is the model # Tripp Lite PDUMH20HV PDU Metered 200V - 240V 20A

show the exact make and model of the tripplite   so I can figure out how it is fused.

Most are fused in a way that you will not have to swap out the  panel breaker.

Good Morning,

I have an electric dryer line that I don't use.  It currently has a 50 Amp breaker on it.  I know I can rewire the breaker to an outlet, but should I replace the 50 amp breaker with a smaller breaker?  I have a 20 A Tripplite PDU.  Thanks in advance.