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legendary
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April 09, 2015, 05:44:59 PM
#64
i will make paperclip electro tape.


you can choos me s3 for PSU ?

how many AMP should +12V ?

It's going to be watt's not amps when shopping for PSU's.   I really like RM1000's but that is overkill for 1 S3 as it could easily run 2.

If you go in hardware there is a S3 thread you can ask what others are using.  But my basic advice is get name brand don't go with a cheap PSU.

this PSU is very Expensive .

 i choos it psu for s3 > http://www.fsp-europe.com/professional/fsp700_50arn_88plus.php

Did you research it?  I have never hear of FSP myself.  But I also don't know European brands so it could be amazing for all I know.
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April 09, 2015, 01:49:41 PM
#63
i will make paperclip electro tape.


you can choos me s3 for PSU ?

how many AMP should +12V ?

It's going to be watt's not amps when shopping for PSU's.   I really like RM1000's but that is overkill for 1 S3 as it could easily run 2.

If you go in hardware there is a S3 thread you can ask what others are using.  But my basic advice is get name brand don't go with a cheap PSU.

this PSU is very Expensive .

 i choos it psu for s3 > http://www.fsp-europe.com/professional/fsp700_50arn_88plus.php
legendary
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April 09, 2015, 01:20:56 PM
#62
i will make paperclip electro tape.


you can choos me s3 for PSU ?

how many AMP should +12V ?

It's going to be watt's not amps when shopping for PSU's.   I really like RM1000's but that is overkill for 1 S3 as it could easily run 2.

If you go in hardware there is a S3 thread you can ask what others are using.  But my basic advice is get name brand don't go with a cheap PSU.
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April 09, 2015, 10:52:15 AM
#61
i will make paperclip electro tape.


you can choos me s3 for PSU ?

how many AMP should +12V ?
legendary
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April 09, 2015, 10:47:17 AM
#60
i will use usual paperclip without plastic coating.

That is a bettter idea.  You know your getting contact with it  if someone is very specific they can cut one out with plastic on, but it will make the job much harder then it has to be.

Paperclip trick, and electrical tape holding it in place has always worked for me.
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April 09, 2015, 08:44:04 AM
#59
i will use usual paperclip without plastic coating.
legendary
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April 09, 2015, 08:39:46 AM
#58

With these you will have to make sure to get the plastic off so it can make contact on the ends.  If you leave the paperclip like that it will not be able to make a connection.

Personally I strip the plastic off and use electrical tape to keep where paperclip does not get loose.

i don;t undestood. Sad
it plastic what i see you , it plastic will not be able to make a connection ?

this plastic is not good idea ?

It's a VERY small amount of electricity used.  If you stick a paperclip with plastic coating and coating is touching metal in motherboard clip, it will not make a connection.  It has to be stripped of coating at least on ends to get connection in the two holes.

Have you though about just using a switch at this point?  It is not meant to be mean It's just you find questions after questions and seem still worried. 
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April 09, 2015, 08:34:13 AM
#57

With these you will have to make sure to get the plastic off so it can make contact on the ends.  If you leave the paperclip like that it will not be able to make a connection.

Personally I strip the plastic off and use electrical tape to keep where paperclip does not get loose.

i don;t undestood. Sad
it plastic what i see you , it plastic will not be able to make a connection ?

this plastic is not good idea ?
legendary
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April 09, 2015, 08:24:42 AM
#56

With these you will have to make sure to get the plastic off so it can make contact on the ends.  If you leave the paperclip like that it will not be able to make a connection.

Personally I strip the plastic off and use electrical tape to keep where paperclip does not get loose.
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April 09, 2015, 03:06:48 AM
#54
i don't switch.

i want will use similar paperclip or itself paperclip
legendary
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April 08, 2015, 04:15:50 PM
#53
Have had my PSU's paper clipped and taped for the last year with no problems

Normally I would agree but OP has 2 threads and 6 pages currently about paperclip's on motherboard.

I think some things have been lost in translation and OP is better of with a switch to be safe.
I think you're confusing me with ToQ I am OP in this thread and I bought switches this was an old thread where I was just making sure about the safety of them as I had a psu explode no load, I now know it had nothing to do with the jumper. A paperclip is totally fine but ToQ should invest in a switch since he is very concerned about it.

Sorry about that I didn't see that.  I assumed ToQ was OP with amount of questions.  But it appears I was wrong.  Yea you will be fine with paperclip Smiley.

ToQ I still highly suggest a switch for as it seems a lot is lost in translation.  And it's nothing against him I just think it's safer option for him.
legendary
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April 08, 2015, 12:45:31 PM
#52
Have had my PSU's paper clipped and taped for the last year with no problems

Normally I would agree but OP has 2 threads and 6 pages currently about paperclip's on motherboard.

I think some things have been lost in translation and OP is better of with a switch to be safe.
legendary
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April 08, 2015, 09:18:09 AM
#51
Have had my PSU's paper clipped and taped for the last year with no problems
legendary
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April 08, 2015, 02:32:32 AM
#50
Well i was running my miners off a PSU which was jumped from a paperclip, are these safe for long term use? I went ahead and have already ordered antminer jumpers as I have had a couple of PSU problems and don't want to run into them again but i was just trying to rule out that an issue could have been using paperclips for about a week straight.

I had quite a few antminers running with no issue at all with the PSU's shorted with a paper clip.   I ran them 6+ months.

Yes it is very little electricity being used when doing it.  I have done it many times without issue.   In this case I suggest OP  get a switch.

Just with questions still being asked in other threads about it I think a switch or two for him is a good investment.
legendary
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April 08, 2015, 01:27:35 AM
#49
Well i was running my miners off a PSU which was jumped from a paperclip, are these safe for long term use? I went ahead and have already ordered antminer jumpers as I have had a couple of PSU problems and don't want to run into them again but i was just trying to rule out that an issue could have been using paperclips for about a week straight.

I had quite a few antminers running with no issue at all with the PSU's shorted with a paper clip.   I ran them 6+ months.
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April 07, 2015, 12:17:04 PM
#48
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NB2F9LY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1   or  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K38IKRY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



These are safer  if you don't mind spending that little bit more and there is no way i saw you can plug it in wrong unless you force plug it in. but using a paper clip is acceptable and ok . some of the high end PSU even come with a jumper and Corsair even tells you on there site how to test one and with a video some place,I can't find it atm .using a wire . just cover up that Bear clip or wire or you might short out the PSU moving it around or turn it off before you move it.


Cool My Machine doesn?t start up when I hit the power button, is the PSU faulty?

Disconnect everything from your PSU except for one single fan that should be connected directly to one of the Molex connectors. Then, get a small piece of wire, paper clip, or suitable object and short the green pin and a black pin on the 24-pin connector on the power supply. The voltage present is a very low signaling voltage so no worries of being shocked. Your PSUs fan should spin along with the fan you have connected to it. If this is the case, your PSU may not be receiving the power on signal from your motherboard and you should consider other causes of the problem you?re having.
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April 06, 2015, 06:59:58 AM
#46
Where should will make this tape paperchip?


Tape it where paperclip is stable in the slots.  Chances are one going from top to bottom over it to hold it.  Then i like to go around it once holding it onto the plastic.

I just use electrical tape for it, and works very good.


This tape will make paperchip top arround ?


The main thing is making sure I'm calling it top but it might be considered top.   You will want to put a piece of tape on the very front of paperclip and take it where its stuck and cant move away from connecter and lose contact.  

Then Like I said I normally go around take holding it once making sure it's connected to plastic connector.

this correct ?  >

http://www.picz.ge/img/s4/1504/6/e/eac15dcee8cd.png

Yep you got it!  Exactly you will want to tape from front end with the circle were it's pulled against motherboard cord.  

You don't have to do a ton, if you don't move the psu much paperclip should not move around  much.


similar ? >

http://api.ning.com/files/jbaar29oQX4Upo4NPFOzCrw99JDttJpPfIQRK*JEq6YvpDPVnmqhOEx7mnaOqjn0oCK8dp-sPs9Keuj6JEMUsuoIwl8rnvFz/PSuwithPaperClip1.png
legendary
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April 06, 2015, 06:56:36 AM
#45
Where should will make this tape paperchip?


Tape it where paperclip is stable in the slots.  Chances are one going from top to bottom over it to hold it.  Then i like to go around it once holding it onto the plastic.

I just use electrical tape for it, and works very good.


This tape will make paperchip top arround ?


The main thing is making sure I'm calling it top but it might be considered top.   You will want to put a piece of tape on the very front of paperclip and take it where its stuck and cant move away from connecter and lose contact.  

Then Like I said I normally go around take holding it once making sure it's connected to plastic connector.

this correct ?  >

http://www.picz.ge/img/s4/1504/6/e/eac15dcee8cd.png

Yep you got it!  Exactly you will want to tape from front end with the circle were it's pulled against motherboard cord.   

You don't have to do a ton, if you don't move the psu much paperclip should not move around  much.
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ToQcHista
April 06, 2015, 06:53:25 AM
#44
Where should will make this tape paperchip?


Tape it where paperclip is stable in the slots.  Chances are one going from top to bottom over it to hold it.  Then i like to go around it once holding it onto the plastic.

I just use electrical tape for it, and works very good.


This tape will make paperchip top arround ?


The main thing is making sure I'm calling it top but it might be considered top.   You will want to put a piece of tape on the very front of paperclip and take it where its stuck and cant move away from connecter and lose contact.  

Then Like I said I normally go around take holding it once making sure it's connected to plastic connector.

this correct ?  >

http://www.picz.ge/img/s4/1504/6/e/eac15dcee8cd.png
legendary
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April 06, 2015, 06:22:59 AM
#43
Where should will make this tape paperchip?


Tape it where paperclip is stable in the slots.  Chances are one going from top to bottom over it to hold it.  Then i like to go around it once holding it onto the plastic.

I just use electrical tape for it, and works very good.


This tape will make paperchip top arround ?


The main thing is making sure I'm calling it top but it might be considered top.   You will want to put a piece of tape on the very front of paperclip and take it where its stuck and cant move away from connecter and lose contact. 

Then Like I said I normally go around take holding it once making sure it's connected to plastic connector.
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April 06, 2015, 05:32:20 AM
#42
Where should will make this tape paperchip?


Tape it where paperclip is stable in the slots.  Chances are one going from top to bottom over it to hold it.  Then i like to go around it once holding it onto the plastic.

I just use electrical tape for it, and works very good.


This tape will make paperchip top arround ?
legendary
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April 06, 2015, 04:22:54 AM
#41
Where should will make this tape paperchip?

Tape it where paperclip is stable in the slots.  Chances are one going from top to bottom over it to hold it.  Then i like to go around it once holding it onto the plastic.

I just use electrical tape for it, and works very good.
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April 06, 2015, 04:00:49 AM
#40
Where should will make this tape paperchip?
legendary
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April 05, 2015, 03:04:27 PM
#39
In my opinion, it's better to use a small piece of isolated wire, better for your PSU and your safety.

i will use this tape for safety ?  >

http://www.ajaxco.com/images/product/6/0/Electro-Tape-60-Electrical-Tape-34x.jpg.ashx?width=200&height=200

If you put the paperclip in the right holes it should not get hot or carry much electricity.

The tape is really to keep the paperclip in place.  Yes electrical tape works perfect for that.
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April 05, 2015, 02:29:41 PM
#38
In my opinion, it's better to use a small piece of isolated wire, better for your PSU and your safety.

i will use this tape for safety ?  >

http://www.ajaxco.com/images/product/6/0/Electro-Tape-60-Electrical-Tape-34x.jpg.ashx?width=200&height=200
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April 05, 2015, 02:27:16 PM
#37
In my opinion, it's better to use a small piece of isolated wire, better for your PSU and your safety.
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April 04, 2015, 04:06:03 AM
#36

deleted my msg...not sure how it will work on a 20 pin ....someone has to know.....at worse get the switch and try it on a crappy PSU or go to a local computer shop
and see if they have an idea.....it is so obvious...i can't find an answer heh.....i used to know this but it has been years and what works on a mother board may not work
on the psu as a  switch

if i can FIND my crappy PSU around here i will try it ....but no idea where it is..even thou i have a spare switch since i retired the knc 550gh jupiter miner

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?

that would be very bad....imho...just saying.......when in doubt on switches etc just use the paper clip method


Paperclips work fine....had one on my KNC Jupiter 550gh for 14 months no issue....


did switch to this however they work well currently using 3 ...they look cool also (ebay link below)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ANTMINER-PSU-SWITCH-FOR-BITCOIN-MINERS-COMPUTER-WORKBENCHES-/291353649148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d607dffc

well worth the 4 bucks and shipping imho....look cool in the pics too boot....my setup below



the rest of my setup is in the link below if anyone cares....

http://lostgonzo.imgur.com/

wish everything worked as well as a  paperclip or the above psu switch with mining...I'd be thrilled ......in reality not so much. Smiley

Why resigning mining your?


http://lostgonzo.imgur.com/



I assume you mean the knc 550gh jupiter bitcoin miner on the bottom shelf it is retired...doubt home miners are gonna come back the knc titan scrypt miners above are the last i fear


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April 04, 2015, 03:50:58 AM
#34


yeah they are all the same product the switch instead of the paper clip above I mean ...whatever gets you the best price and how to use it I guess...anyway
i'm a sucker for cute LCD lights and 'whirly' noises of the fans on doing this home mining...gonna miss it......I'd also get these for your miners mine are 220v versions
they have already saved my equip 2x..you can also see them on my imgur site with my Titan miners at http://lostgonzo.imgur.com/

http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-EURO-4-International-Protector/dp/B00006HZ4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428133737&sr=8-1&keywords=tripp+lite+euro

comes with the cord from the surge protector to the miner unit with standard plug ..if at 220v you have to get the plug for your preferred 220v wall socket you need as an extra cord

these also come at 120v for those miners....that is the only other real thing that is very worthwhile..I know off topic from the switch but it really saved my
butt on a bad storm with big brown outs and surges......actually 2x they have saved my ass...anyway again switch is cool.......paper clip is fine also. Smiley
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April 04, 2015, 03:41:15 AM
#32


well this link below in the description says 20/24 pin....so supposedly a way to do this  here is the link to the other auction with that info in description

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antminer-ATX-PSU-Switch-Power-PSU-without-a-Motherboard-20-4-Pin-Connector-/221681075535?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339d38c54f


also found this on how to put a 20 pin into a 24 pin motherboard...anyway others on here should be able to help with this ...anybody?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antminer-ATX-PSU-Switch-Power-PSU-without-a-Motherboard-20-4-Pin-Connector-/221681075535?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339d38c54f

anyway there is a way to get it to work ...If no answer is forthcoming.....you could try the switch the above way on an old unused PSU...see if it works?

anyway...anybody some feedback on above?

(been awhile I think that is how it works?)

Added:

I asked Dogie seems like the above is correct
he sent me a PM quoted below:


From: Doggie
   
Re: (No subject)
« Sent to: Searing on: April 04, 2015, 03:42:50 PM »
   
You guys answered it yourselves, 20 pin is fine and just looks like your picture.


end quote...so I guess we are correct on the above picture.....




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April 04, 2015, 03:38:03 AM
#31

Paperclips work fine....had one on my KNC Jupiter 550gh for 14 months no issue....


did switch to this however they work well currently using 3 ...they look cool also (ebay link below)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ANTMINER-PSU-SWITCH-FOR-BITCOIN-MINERS-COMPUTER-WORKBENCHES-/291353649148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d607dffc

well worth the 4 bucks and shipping imho....look cool in the pics too boot....my setup below



the rest of my setup is in the link below if anyone cares....

http://lostgonzo.imgur.com/

wish everything worked as well as a  paperclip or the above psu switch with mining...I'd be thrilled ......in reality not so much. Smiley

Why resigning mining your?


If you mean from my link the KNC 550gh Jupiter underneath on the shelves..yeah that is 'retired' it made me 50 BTC a touch over that.......so it can have the greener
pastures of a 'paper weight' or holding the table down now....heh.....I'd maybe get $100 usd out of it ...so ...WTH....a 'memento'.....

Home mining is dead ....too bad with the setup I have now in the basement I would continue..but unless something breaks for a new home miner in bitcoin or srypt coin
 it is unlikely....bitcoin miners are likely too big and such for my 100 amp service and there are NO as far as I know ...data hall or home miner or any other versions of any kind ....for asic scrypt/pow coinminers anyway in the works for equipment......so unless something is designed and comes down the pike (prob take 6 months to have something like this hit the consumer of any kind) it has gone the way of home GPU miners in milk crates....so running the last of these  KNC no ROI  no REFUND Titan units to 'doorstop' status...

But again (back on topic) the switches are slick and cute and work well vs the paper clip (which always annoyed me ...back in the day.....they sent me a KNC 550gh Jupiter for $7,131.80 usd on Oct 18th 2013 and a xerox on how to use the paper clip to start the psu's ......I was stunned...

I plug'd it in turned away and cringed...was amazed it worked I expected it to 'fry' my Jupiter....never before heard of such a thing.....always bugged me
..this switch ...is A LOT slicker imho

so it goes....too bad but the price of miners vs electricity vs what the put out now....at 12c kwh I can't even justify one at 'some' loss of $$$ as a 'toy'...maybe
someday ..but it is looking more and more unlikely as time passes and difficulty goes up

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April 04, 2015, 03:16:52 AM
#29

Paperclips work fine....had one on my KNC Jupiter 550gh for 14 months no issue....


did switch to this however they work well currently using 3 ...they look cool also (ebay link below)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ANTMINER-PSU-SWITCH-FOR-BITCOIN-MINERS-COMPUTER-WORKBENCHES-/291353649148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d607dffc

well worth the 4 bucks and shipping imho....look cool in the pics too boot....my setup below



the rest of my setup is in the link below if anyone cares....

http://lostgonzo.imgur.com/

wish everything worked as well as a  paperclip or the above psu switch with mining...I'd be thrilled ......in reality not so much. Smiley

Why resigning mining your?
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April 04, 2015, 03:08:04 AM
#28

Paperclips work fine....had one on my KNC Jupiter 550gh for 14 months no issue....


did switch to this however they work well currently using 3 ...they look cool also (ebay link below)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-ANTMINER-PSU-SWITCH-FOR-BITCOIN-MINERS-COMPUTER-WORKBENCHES-/291353649148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43d607dffc

well worth the 4 bucks and shipping imho....look cool in the pics too boot....my setup below



the rest of my setup is in the link below if anyone cares....

http://lostgonzo.imgur.com/

wish everything worked as well as a  paperclip or the above psu switch with mining...I'd be thrilled ......in reality not so much. Smiley
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April 04, 2015, 03:01:47 AM
#27
hi guys Cheesy

what advice me , what choos paperchip if other some ?

Any paper clip that is metal will work.  just make sure to put it in right hole.  Also I like to electric tap it so it can not fall out.

If all this is do, don't will hot paperchip or cables or PSU or s3 ?
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April 03, 2015, 05:59:00 PM
#26
hi guys Cheesy

what advice me , what choos paperchip if other some ?

Any paper clip that is metal will work.  just make sure to put it in right hole.  Also I like to electric tap it so it can not fall out.
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April 03, 2015, 01:48:39 PM
#25
hi guys Cheesy

what advice me , what choos paperchip if other some ?
legendary
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October 09, 2014, 05:11:49 PM
#24
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.
What if I want I don't want to put it in the right spot?

Then you could be dealing with more current.  Could possibly hurt yourself or psu.  The proper spots are important.

Uh... I think he's trying to be silly notlist3d.  Cheesy

I have a feeling so to.  Just  incase now he can't say i didnt warn him Smiley
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October 08, 2014, 09:47:54 PM
#23
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.
What if I want I don't want to put it in the right spot?

Then you could be dealing with more current.  Could possibly hurt yourself or psu.  The proper spots are important.

Uh... I think he's trying to be silly notlist3d.  Cheesy
legendary
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October 08, 2014, 05:21:55 PM
#22
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.
What if I want I don't want to put it in the right spot?

Then you could be dealing with more current.  Could possibly hurt yourself or psu.  The proper spots are important.
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October 08, 2014, 12:16:54 PM
#21
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.
What if I want I don't want to put it in the right spot?
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October 07, 2014, 04:49:33 PM
#20
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.
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October 07, 2014, 03:43:00 PM
#19
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.
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October 07, 2014, 03:38:31 PM
#18
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?
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October 06, 2014, 01:27:01 PM
#17
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.
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October 06, 2014, 08:55:21 AM
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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!
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October 05, 2014, 03:02:41 PM
#15
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. 
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October 05, 2014, 11:12:09 AM
#14
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.
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October 05, 2014, 01:52:16 AM
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all it is, is a signal wire
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October 04, 2014, 07:22:11 AM
#12
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.
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September 26, 2014, 08:56:27 AM
#12
no problem with the "paper clip" jumper  Wink
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.
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October 02, 2014, 02:57:28 AM
#11
i'm using paper clips since 1 year (with TT PSUs of 850w), without problem.
Just, don't conect the wrong pins.




cheers
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October 01, 2014, 07:30:20 AM
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no problem with the "paper clip" jumper  Wink
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
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September 26, 2014, 08:30:34 AM
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no problem with the "paper clip" jumper  Wink
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September 24, 2014, 09:14:08 AM
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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.
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September 24, 2014, 02:55:24 PM
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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.
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September 24, 2014, 08:50:48 AM
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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.
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September 23, 2014, 07:04:32 PM
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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
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September 23, 2014, 04:04:31 PM
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i use the below, find one in the right size, it fits nice and snug, and has a nice insulated bit to boot!:

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September 23, 2014, 01:54:10 PM
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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.
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September 23, 2014, 01:08:29 PM
#3
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.
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September 23, 2014, 01:00:41 PM
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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?
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September 23, 2014, 11:00:55 AM
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I run mine shorted out with a twisty tie with either end stripped off, hasn't been a problem.
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September 23, 2014, 08:21:10 AM
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