Quote from: hendo420 on June 07, 2013, 01:42:00 AM

I just get the $13 metal surge protectors at walmart. How many rigs do you have per surge protector? You might think about using multiple surge protectors. Maybe even 1 per rig. Also make sure you use the thick power cable that came with the power supply, the dinky standard cables get hot and can cause fires.

Currently I have a Belkin 12 outlet surge protector and I have 4 rigs and a network switch connected to it. Once I plug in the 5th rig and start mining the strip will trip a couple of minutes after. I am currently running the 5th rig on a second power strip.

I want to avoid using so many power strips. Preferably like a heavy-duty strip that can handle all the rigs and maybe more in the future if needed.

Also all the ATX cables are the thick kind i believe they are 14 awg. I will double check again tomorrow morning and make sure. If not i will replace them. thanks in advance.

Quote from: cp1 on June 07, 2013, 01:51:06 AM

Try something like this: http://www.mcmaster.com/#=n2yo51

Well that link didn't work at all.. Just search for 15A rack mount surge protector.

the link is to some bolts, nuts?, and pipe fittings???

i was looking at these:

http://www.digital-loggers.com/epcr3.html

http://www.digital-loggers.com/lpc.html

they are data rack PDUs. they say they have 15A per outlet and also have network controllability which is a plus when you have stalled rigs. I just want to make sure if they would suffice and provide enough power with out tripping. if anyone can confirm this it would be great.

Quote from: Hephaestus on June 07, 2013, 02:47:18 AM

How many rigs do you have per circuit and how much power does each one use?

I think you'd most likely find that with "better" power strips, you'd either see no difference, or you'd start tripping the main breaker instead.

this is also another thing that I am worried about. i think that at worse case scenario i would have to call an electrician to have the electrical box looked at and maybe upgrade to commercial breakers that can handle a higher load. But the rigs are running in my garage that had 3 commercial grade (HUGE) refrigerators running in there 24/7 for a couple of years. so i believe its ample power....