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Quote from: jeremyf327 on January 26, 2016, 01:06:01 AM

Are you using a 240v/30 amps (breaker) or 120v/30 amps? Based on the calculations you would definitely need 30 amps with 120v. I didn't plan to use a PDU. Just an EVGA or Bitmain's PSU plugged directly into the outlet.

Does 30 amps help them run more efficiently? So am I still correct to assume I can run 2 miners on a 240v/30 amp circuit (basically use top and bottom of the outlet). I have the power available.

Better power density. And with all the people reporting miner failure because of electric surge, you'd probably want to use surge protectors and PSU with UVP/OVP, like the EVGAs.

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Are you using a 240v/30 amps (breaker) or 120v/30 amps? Based on the calculations you would definitely need 30 amps with 120v. I didn't plan to use a PDU. Just an EVGA or Bitmain's PSU plugged directly into the outlet.

Does 30 amps help them run more efficiently? So am I still correct to assume I can run 2 miners on a 240v/30 amp circuit (basically use top and bottom of the outlet). I have the power available.

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Quote from: jeremyf327 on January 25, 2016, 10:44:58 PM

I've gotten feedback on some other sites saying 20 amps is the way to go. The calculations are: S7 uses roughly 1300watts...so 1300w / 240v = 5.41 amps...so each S7 needs around 6 amps. If you put an outlet with two available plug sockets on the 240v/20amp circuit then that would be ideal. You could run two miners on your 240v/20 amp circuit. Other input is appreciated as I am not an electrician.

Any reason they went with the 20 amp? Unless it is you don't have the extra amps I would go 30 amps.

You will thank me when you get a 30 amp PDU and have 30 amps worth to power miners vs 20. I don't see an advantage of 20 unless it's all you can handle. I personally went 30 as I had enough amps and wanted 30 amp PDU vs 20 amp PDU.

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Quote from: jeremyf327 on January 25, 2016, 10:44:58 PM

I've gotten feedback on some other sites saying 20 amps is the way to go. The calculations are: S7 uses roughly 1300watts...so 1300w / 240v = 5.41 amps...so each S7 needs around 6 amps. If you put an outlet with two available plug sockets on the 240v/20amp circuit then that would be ideal. You could run two miners on your 240v/20 amp circuit. Other input is appreciated as I am not an electrician.

Ahh, be careful, the S7 power consumption at the wall is now 1410-1480 depending on PSU efficiency, so if you come up with tight calculation, you could bust.

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I've gotten feedback on some other sites saying 20 amps is the way to go. The calculations are: S7 uses roughly 1300watts...so 1300w / 240v = 5.41 amps...so each S7 needs around 6 amps. If you put an outlet with two available plug sockets on the 240v/20amp circuit then that would be ideal. You could run two miners on your 240v/20 amp circuit. Other input is appreciated as I am not an electrician.

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Quote from: Hannu on January 25, 2016, 05:47:16 PM

Quote from: jeremyf327 on January 25, 2016, 02:05:47 PM

I plan on installing 240v outlets for my new S7's. My electrician is asking how many amps? I cannot find this information on the Bitmain website. Thanks as always!

http://bitcoinist.net/exclusive-1st-review-bitmain-antminer-s7-4-8-ths-using-1250-watts/
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/sould-i-get-an-apw3-12-1600-psu-for-my-antminer-s7-1177795

Why dont u build you own rig?

http://vanvandeformell.com/images/miningsoftwarebitcoin/GpuBitcoinMining/bitcoin-mining-blog.php
https://news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/multiple-gpu-password-cracker.jpg

Sorry, part of links not asic. Just example. =)

I think your looking at wrong examples. His electrician asked how many amps on 240..... so were talking about a breaker. Example - http://www.amazon.com/Siemens-Q230-240-Volt-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B00002N5HJ

I think 30 amps as long as electrician say's you have that much you can do. But I was hoping someone else would agree, or comment better if there is a better option to tell electrician.

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Quote from: jeremyf327 on January 25, 2016, 02:05:47 PM

I plan on installing 240v outlets for my new S7's. My electrician is asking how many amps? I cannot find this information on the Bitmain website. Thanks as always!

http://bitcoinist.net/exclusive-1st-review-bitmain-antminer-s7-4-8-ths-using-1250-watts/
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/sould-i-get-an-apw3-12-1600-psu-for-my-antminer-s7-1177795

Why dont u build you own rig?

http://vanvandeformell.com/images/miningsoftwarebitcoin/GpuBitcoinMining/bitcoin-mining-blog.php
https://news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/multiple-gpu-password-cracker.jpg

Sorry, part of links not asic. Just example. =)

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Quote from: jeremyf327 on January 25, 2016, 02:05:47 PM

I plan on installing 240v outlets for my new S7's. My electrician is asking how many amps? I cannot find this information on the Bitmain website. Thanks as always!

I suggest reading on 240 a little more. He is asking about the breaker amps. I personally would ask 30 if your breaker box can handle it. Then get a 30 amp PDU, make sure he put's in the plug that you need for the PDU.

Wait for someone else to confirm before you tell him. But I would say 30 as long as you can handle it.

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I plan on installing 240v outlets for my new S7's. My electrician is asking how many amps? I cannot find this information on the Bitmain website. Thanks as always!

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