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Topic: Powering an S9 with a Transformer. Need Help! (Read 155 times)

hero member
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December 22, 2017, 12:19:02 PM
#6
the APW3 only puts out 1200w at 110, its not enough to run the entire miner.

Adding a 220 circuit is really simple if you know what you are doing. An electrician can do it in no time at all.
newbie
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December 22, 2017, 10:27:07 AM
#5
Also, would it be a problem to run with the apw3++ on 110? I would imagine i will just get a lower hashrate? Will the miner still function or is it not even worth trying?
newbie
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December 22, 2017, 05:27:10 AM
#4
How difficult is it to wire my house for a 220? Obviously I would need an electrician. How much would it cost as well.
hero member
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December 21, 2017, 06:08:13 PM
#3
Why would you not just setup a proper 220 circuit for them to run on?
legendary
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December 21, 2017, 11:47:29 AM
#2
NO!
Every single one of those consumer-grade transformers I have ever seen or used are CRAP. They are highly under-rated and do not like running at even 1/2 load 24x7. The few I tried burnt out within a month.

Only solution is to use a commercial or preferably industrial-grade transformer bought through reputable distributors like McMaster-Carr, AutomationDirect, Grainger, etc. About 3x the cost of the one you linked to but they are bullet-proof.
newbie
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December 21, 2017, 02:34:56 AM
#1
I live in the states and am new to mining. I have 3 s9s and 1 L3, and am using the bitmain apw3++ power supplies. Could I use a transformer like the one below to power my miners in my house and it would be safe? I know nothing about electricity and am concerned I may burn down my house if I screw up.

Thanks all.

https://www.amazon.com/ELC-T-3000-3000-Watt-Converter-Transformer/dp/B00ER52DMW/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1513837672&sr=1-4&keywords=transformer+110+to+220+3000+watt
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