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.
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.htmlhttp://www.digital-loggers.com/lpc.htmlthey 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.
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....