Topic: Is a mining rig a fire risk - page 3. (Read 4135 times)
4.67 is definately a lot for a home rig.
Thank you Sonny.
Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what? 
At least use some proper cables.
4,67 kW is insane.
4,67 kW is insane.
Sorry I got my maths wrong. It is drawing 1 kw unit per hour. The reason I am asking is because my Dad has got it into his head that it is a fire risk. I have done my research and I cannot find anything to suggest it is. I was looking for some feedback from the community here because there are people who have massive rigs and I have never seen anything about their rigs causing fires. I am in a position where I may have to rent an office to put it in now and I dont really have the money or mining power to justify doing that
If your rig is just pulling 1KW/h, it is pretty safe, unless your wiring is in bad condition or your rig has very bad ventilation....
Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what?
At least use some proper cables.
4,67 kW is insane.
4,67 kW is insane.
Sorry I got my maths wrong. It is drawing 1 kw unit per hour. The reason I am asking is because my Dad has got it into his head that it is a fire risk. I have done my research and I cannot find anything to suggest it is. I was looking for some feedback from the community here because there are people who have massive rigs and I have never seen anything about their rigs causing fires. I am in a position where I may have to rent an office to put it in now and I dont really have the money or mining power to justify doing that
Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
Yes, any increase on power increases the chance of a fire if your wiring is substandard or faulty, which is quite probable in an older building.
no because the circuit breakers will shut off before anything you plug into the wall can suck enough power for the wires to melt.
This is just not true. Circuit breakers don't trip for fire. The amount of power needed to start a fire is much less than a MCB will trip at.
Even the rig could catch on fire, particularly the PSU, they have been known to catch fire in the past.
Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what?
Isn't it just 4.67 KW/h?
If you have a newer house (built in last 20 years or so) I wouldn't worry. Don't be cheap on cables, buy good ones and have a good cooling, that is what you can do to reduce the risk.
Good cooling is key and place it in a garage, or something else not flammable.
Hi
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
Yes in a way, just make sure your wiring don't get too hot, It should stay below 40C.
If you have a newer house (built in last 20 years or so) I wouldn't worry. Don't be cheap on cables, buy good ones and have a good cooling, that is what you can do to reduce the risk.
At least use some proper cables.
4,67 kW is insane.
4,67 kW is insane.
Hi
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
LoLz ...yes ...very much ....keep the fire fighters informed
Your rig is pulling 4k kw/h what?
offcorse there is risk of the fire, if your electric wiring is old.
Thank you.
no because the circuit breakers will shut off before anything you plug into the wall can suck enough power for the wires to melt.
that doesn't mean mining rigs aren't a fire risk though because sometimes they can overheat and internal components can melt if the rig is in a place that is poorly ventilated..
if you have a lot of mining gear put a smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the room.
that doesn't mean mining rigs aren't a fire risk though because sometimes they can overheat and internal components can melt if the rig is in a place that is poorly ventilated..
if you have a lot of mining gear put a smoke detector and fire extinguisher in the room.
Hi
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
I have a digital monitor to watch the electric consumption. When my rig is off the electric used in my hour is 0.37Kwh when the rig is on it goes up to 4.67kwh. That is a bit increase on power being drawn through the internal wiring. Can this increased load on the wiring be a danger of causing fire?
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