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Board Mining (Altcoins)
Re: GridSeed 5-chip USB miner voltage mod
by
happydaze
on 02/05/2014, 13:14:00 UTC
How electrically efficient are these gridseed pods when used as a space heater?
I know they are not an "efficient" heater so I am not arguing for that use.  Please assume for this question that all other heat in the house is electric and that heat is required for 9 months of the year.  Also, please ignore purchase cost of the pods versus buying an actual heater.  This info could influence miners who live in cold climates when considering a voltage mod.

My guess is that 75% of the electricity used ends up as heat.  Do you think my guess is high or low or about right?  Probable less waste heat ratio at low wattage (stock LTC) compared to high wattage (dual mode).