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Topic: S1 or S3 miner, Dusty location? (Read 1483 times)

DrG
legendary
Activity: 2086
Merit: 1035
July 24, 2014, 04:04:09 PM
#11
The finer the filtering material the more often you will have to clean the filter but the less often you will have to open the miners and clear the heatsink.  It's your choice - clean the external filter or the internal heatsink.
legendary
Activity: 1722
Merit: 1000
July 24, 2014, 10:05:22 AM
#10
I ran my s1's for about 6 months in a dusty environment but didn't see a performance problem. Just dust off your miners twice a year. The pantyhose will restrict too much airflow, I'd be careful with that.

I took the fan off of all 4 of mine after 2 months... massive dust blocks some started to burn a bit.  Odds are they would be on fire right now if I didn't clean them...

legendary
Activity: 2212
Merit: 1199
July 24, 2014, 05:49:36 AM
#9
I ran my s1's for about 6 months in a dusty environment but didn't see a performance problem. Just dust off your miners twice a year. The pantyhose will restrict too much airflow, I'd be careful with that.
I haven't got s1 or s3 but using pantyhose like many of you spotted already might cause overheating.

There was a thread somewhere where someone put instructions on how to apply paper food filter into s2 and perhaps that was good solution but you must check your rig temperature while experimenting with those kind of solutions.

Regards.
legendary
Activity: 1512
Merit: 1057
SpacePirate.io
July 23, 2014, 10:54:35 PM
#8
I ran my s1's for about 6 months in a dusty environment but didn't see a performance problem. Just dust off your miners twice a year. The pantyhose will restrict too much airflow, I'd be careful with that.
full member
Activity: 196
Merit: 100
July 23, 2014, 10:43:08 PM
#7


Seems like it will restrict airflow and cause overheating issues.


:/
full member
Activity: 121
Merit: 100
July 23, 2014, 10:07:33 PM
#6
1) Buy pantyhose & lint roller from dollar store for $2
2) Cut off toes of pantyhose
3) Put toe piece over intake fan

You now have dust protection and tool to clean.

nice idea but it requires you to regularly check the miner to ensure the dust isn't impairing airflow

it won't take long before you cook a miner if you neglect a clogged "filter"
donator
Activity: 1617
Merit: 1012
July 20, 2014, 05:49:46 PM
#5
Hmmm, I remember seeing rows and rows panty hoses at the dollar store....
legendary
Activity: 1694
Merit: 1024
July 20, 2014, 05:40:22 PM
#4
Yeah, we need some pictures of this.  Grin
DrG
legendary
Activity: 2086
Merit: 1035
July 20, 2014, 04:15:52 AM
#3
1) Buy pantyhose & lint roller from dollar store for $2
2) Cut off toes of pantyhose
3) Put toe piece over intake fan

You now have dust protection and tool to clean.

Pantyhose, S3?  Sheesh, this really is turning into miningpron.  You need to post pics in the Pics of your miner thread.

If you need a finer filter on a fan that has a higher flow rate, used fabric softener sheets work well.
sr. member
Activity: 364
Merit: 250
July 20, 2014, 12:53:16 AM
#2
Sounds like you are doing it, can you post a picture so it is clearer?
legendary
Activity: 1722
Merit: 1000
July 19, 2014, 01:21:58 PM
#1
1) Buy pantyhose & lint roller from dollar store for $2
2) Cut off toes of pantyhose
3) Put toe piece over intake fan

You now have dust protection and tool to clean.
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