Hello, is there a recommended max Temperature for the Apollo 2 full node and miners that is a healthy steady temp for long-term use? Asking because I'd like to try to maintain BALANCED mode as much as possible, but if the indoor temp increases, I would just reduce it to ECO until indoor temp drops again.
Check out the post from jstefanop on August 16, 2024- #2397
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5340015.msg64433384#msg64433384He addresses some heat limits there.
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Thanks, I did see this, I'm also wondering if there is a recommended temp range per mode (ECO, BALANCED, etc.), not just a max of 80c. I'm trying to maximize the lifespan and not just try to stay under the max.
jstefanop, any thoughts?
Fan speed and air flow and temp. My unit runs balanced at 69-71 deg. C. 3600RPM optimal. When it gets hotter RPM jumps to 3800 rpm. That is optimal to me. Also I have my unit turned sideways to get maximum airflow through the bottom(now the side)vents. These bottom vents give maximum cooling flow. Top vents are too restrictive. In ECO mode they are ok. Fan runs too hard when all the vents are faced down. Room temp 74-78 deg F. 1" stilts or a stand
Turbo mode works, but then it sounds like an antminer with turbo fan.
3600RPM is ok. 3800RPM is a little loud and happens when ambient temp increases above 78F. Check and blow dust out every 2 / 3 months. The fan speed would also indicate this when it increases unexpectedly at lower temps. Listen to your fan as a heartbeat telling you how your miner is doing.
I haven't been able to leave my apollo II alone for extended periods. My unit is still not stable enough. I've had occasional power brownout surge knock my apollo offline and shut down running high speed fan. No remote reset or monitoring beyond the firewall for me. It can run 7 days non-stop with no issues then the node crashes after only 1 or 2 days of a reboot.
v2.0.6 didn't work for me. Apollo would freeze. Crashed more often than v2.0.5. Still running v2.0.5 stable.