Quote from: aleandromagno on April 13, 2016, 12:37:01 PM

Quote from: biggbox on April 10, 2016, 04:59:32 PM

I understand there are people using miners as heaters. I wonder what are the electricity consumption rates compared to a real heater.

People use miners as heaters to reduce energy costs. I am afraid that the mining rigs will never be more cost-effective than conventional heating, but of course it depends on the method of heating and local prices.

Quote from: fullzero on April 10, 2016, 10:10:05 PM

Quote from: biggbox on April 10, 2016, 04:59:32 PM

I understand there are people using miners as heaters. I wonder what are the electricity consumption rates compared to a real heater.

I am assuming that you meant; are they as effective at heating for the same power draw. They are almost exactly the same, no one should be running a space heater.

I understand Japanese families have some heating elements on the grounds of their homes. I wonder if it could be heated by the heat generated from miners. Haha.