What is Reddit's opinion of Tripp Lite Basic PDU, 30A, 20 Outlets (16 C13 & 4 C19), 200/208/240V, L6-30P Input, 15' Cord, 1U Rack-Mount Power, 5 Year Warranty (PDU1230)?

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I can see you have received adequate help on the PC side, now onto the electrical side. I had to get an electrician in to install a 30a breaker because I am a crypto miner. They installed a 250v outlet and a 30a breaker. 30amps x 250volts=7500watts of power which is what your gonna need. So call up a licensed reputable electrician and have them install the breaker and install a 250v nema l6 30p outlet. Then grab a PDU suitable for that. I recommend this one from tripplite. In total your talking around $1000 and even more if installing inside a finished house.

Hi ThomasPancito, I appreciate the help and open to any suggestions. I’m on 240v 30 amp L630P connected to a tripp lite
PDU https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Outlets-Rack-Mount-PDU1230/dp/B0007YG85A/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=1N28WRNDYWIAR&keywords=tripp+lite+pdu+30a&qid=1648154997&sprefix=tripp+lite+pdu+30%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-3

I bought this one. Price on Amazon fluctuates quite a bit but I snagged mine for 195 about three weeks ago.

Tripp Lite Basic PDU, 30A, 20 Outlets (16 C13 & 4 C19), 200/208/240V, L6-30P Input, 15' Cord, 1U Rack-Mount Power, 5 Year Warranty (PDU1230) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007YG85A/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_EDBNR8SCRF8RV22DJWH6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

These are the PDUs.

Tripp Lite Basic PDU, 30A, 20 Outlets (16 C13 & 4 C19), 200/208/240V, L6-30P Input, 15' Cord, 1U Rack-Mount Power, 5 Year Warranty (PDU1230) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007YG85A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_THHRA63JNB4EQY5JA26H?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I gusse you could. Iv never seen a recep. With 2 c14/c13. If they make it?. Id go with a 30a 240v to a pdu. What i did is run 2 30a circuits with pdu and run 3 asics off those two. 1 on each and spilt the 3rd one between. Plus most pdu have built in breakers per outlet and grounding lug for extra protection. Not just the breaker in the box that way. Here is the pdu I use. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007YG85A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_8ECSAD38YRGYGN1X4BS7

Yeah you can run 240v off a standard panel. You just need to get the right breakers and install them or hire an electrician to install them and run wire. You’ll probably wanna plan on getting g a Tripp life 30 amp pdu Tripp Lite Basic PDU, 30A, 20 Outlets (16 C13 & 4 C19), 200/208/240V, L6-30P Input, 15' Cord, 1U Rack-Mount Power, 5 Year Warranty (PDU1230) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007YG85A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NgRzFbMG72428.

Your psus should be fine - they’re made the same for the us and Uk. They’ll be more efficient at the higher voltage too. I have evga 850w running on the higher voltage setup I have.

So you should be able to get all your gpus running on two 30 amp 220/240v lines. Assuming they all run at 150w your needed service is - 60 gpu x 150 watts each / 220 volts = 41 amps.

Your gpus will generate the same heat but your cables running back to your panel should be cooler which is good and less of a fire risk

For power, you'll want to go with 220v (it's more efficient). You'll need to know the draw for your power supply and the load (amps) it puts on the circuit. For example 1400w @ 220v = ~6.36amp. Because it's constant draw, you don't want to exceed 80% of the circuit's max capacity.

For my units, I installed 2 x 30amp 220v breakers in my panel and used a few PDU's (https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Outlets-Rack-Mount-PDU1230/dp/B0007YG85A/) with a NEMA L6-30P connecters and C14 to C13 power cables that connect it to the power supplies.

sigh, people really don't mention any of this stuff in there videos. Ok so, since I'm already set up to plug into 2 seperate 110v lines but now instead I want to go with my 15 amp 220v line. Is there a PDU that happens to plug into 220 with the weird prongs, but then give me regular looking 110v sockets so that my power cords will fit? Or do i have to buy the PDU and then buy new 220v power cords to fit into my power supply. Apparently my power supply can do both 110 or 220v

edit: so like is this what I need https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Outlets-Rack-Mount-PDU1230/dp/B0007YG85A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1513377606&sr=1-1&keywords=PDU+220v damn that doesn't even look like it has a surge protector included though...

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Get commercial electric rates by googling “commercial electricity near me” and choosing an energy provider that offers commercial electric in your area. (You can get commercial electric in your home if it is also your business address).

Install 30-amp 240 volt circuit breakers with one corresponding outlet for each breaker. Buy one 30-amp PDU to plug into your 240 volt outlet. Make sure you install the correct outlets for the plug on the PDU that you choose.

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Feel free to message me for help with setting up your operation.

Tell the electrician that you want 3 to 5 30-amp 240-volt breakers installed with one L6-30R receptacle running off of each breaker. Then buy these 240 volt PDU’s and some of these C13 power cords for your rig power supplies. You’re all set.

This 240 volt setup will double your capacity and make your power supplies more efficient.

I had 240v/30a run in my garage and use this. Has 20 outlets.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007YG85A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If your breaker panel and your house's electricity load (80% rule) can accommodate it, have an electrician install a 30A 240V outlet.  Buy a 30A 240V PDU (like Tripp Lite 1230).  You can power about 6 L3+s with this setup.  You will also need to allow for A LOT of fresh air replacement. And of course, the noise.

You can check out my farm setup here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFtqDvpWNSKQs40u2mUiTJg I have 4 x 30A 240V outlets coming off of my 200A service panel. Each of these 4 (L6-30R) outlets powers 1 x Tripp Lite PDU1230 PDU. 3 of those PDUs power 4 x S9s each (I have 12 x S9s total). One of those PDUs power 6 x L3+s and one of my GPU rig's power supplies. I am respecting the 80% rule on all PDUs. The outlets were wired by a licensed Master Electrician, and are code compliant. I also have 3 x 15A 120V outlets coming off my 200A service that handle the ventilation fans, the networking equipment, the second GPU rig power supply, and misc other accessories. Tripp Lite PDU link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007YG85A PDU power cable (for S9s and L3+/++s) link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085CE9O8

I think - and Im not an electrician - that US code allows for 4 wire runs to distribution equipment that uses the neutral for low voltage plugs and the two phases for high voltage plugs. You could always wire it yourself that was inside the rack. (As long as the breaker isnt a GFCI). The hazard of course is they often use the same plug like a C14 on the PDU and are labelled 110/220. Otherwise you could just wire two runs and have one 220 PDU and a 110 PDU.
https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Outlets-Rack-Mount-PDU1230/dp/B0007YG85A
Ebay has lots of old and interesting PDUs pulled from old enterprise racks that cost much less than this link though. It's worth a look if cost is important.

Item model number PDU1230

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007YG85A?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details&th=1

In my eye, this is technically a PDU, although I typically imaging PDUs as rack-mountable. For example, this one.

NO!

If you're in the US, call an electrician. Tell him/her that you need a 240V (or 220V) 30A circuit installed that terminates into a L6-30R receptacle that you can plug one of these PDUs into:

(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007YG85A) (or similar spec PDU)

Also, buy a few of these 14/3 AWG C14-to-C13 power cables - one for each miner power supply input:

(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085CE9O8)

... and use them to connect your PSUs to the PDU. 1 in each bank.

Always observe the 80% rule (Google it).

That's it!  Good luck.

I have not seen what Underworld posted about and I’m not entirely sure that I personally would trust that set up. I have an S19 running on a 30 amp two pole circuit breaker with a NEMA L6-30P outlet and then this PDU plugged into that with the below C13-C14 power cords (2 of them). Works great and your comfortably under the max load the circuit can handle. I would not plug anything more than 1 S19 into that set up because they draw the max you should run. So I would say you’ll need 1 of these set ups per S19. I am not an expert/electrician so maybe someone else can chime in about plugging multiple miners on 1 circuit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007YG85A/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_0RE21EYJRHNZKRPHX0AY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027JTJ22/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_GAYV08P79DD04XW7N6ZS?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

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Yep I have a couple HP server power supplies which run on 120 or 240 v. (more efficient at 240V which is why I wanna swap over)

Have a PDU that plugs into the 240v outlet here:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007YG85A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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So we can just hook up the two 120V (hot ) wires to the outlet and the ground to it as well.

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Just disregard the neutral completely?

This was the UPS that was purchased. https://www.cdw.com/product/APC-Smart-UPS-SRT-6000VA-RM-UPS-6000-Watt-6000-VA/3590615?cm_ven=email&cm_cat=ET_BC&cm_pla=MKT14Q076adu0000p0000&cm_ite=MKT14Q076_20180201_TRIG_PRODCATCH_0_CTRL_A&etsi=12258963&etsu=&obem=r6tIoIA1Z0S7QJ6YyY4EeD30ItfeRgzMhoxC7JcVWmc%3D

As for a rack we have a single rail rack about 6 foot tall. Nothing special. The company I work for is moving their servers back in house so they never had a heavy duty rack. Currently holds our ASA, Switch, PBX system, and a couple other odds & ends.

The PDU I was looking at on amazon is here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007YG85A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Thanks for all of this!

I just got my M1000e. I am asking around how people set up their power? I am about to install 2 x 30A 240V circuits and then plugin two of these.

https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Outlets-Rack-Mount-PDU1230/dp/B0007YG85A

https://www.amazon.com/Parkworld-885439-Adapter-10-30P-L6-30R/dp/B0792QVNB4

https://www.amazon.com/TRIPP-P005-003-Heavy-Extension-3-Feet/dp/B0027JTJ22

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PAC100-Computer-Power-60320/dp/B00066HQ50

edit: This will power your gear at 240V -- which is fine for almost everything a homelabber needs these days -- but be aware. 10-30R doesn't have enough wires to do 110V both simply and properly.

Which conversion cables are you referring to?

Here's my planned setup. From the wall socket which is a NEMA 14-30R I plan on plugging the following PDU into it https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Outlets-Rack-Mount-PDU1230/dp/B0007YG85A

with the following adapter https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077V2JSVV/

Now the question is do i need to use any special PSU cables? Should I use the C19 ports on the PDU or are the standard C13 cables fine?

I plan on running 5 rigs, each rig is pulling about 750 from the wall when plugged into a standard 110 wall outlet.

Could use one of these adapters along with one of these PDU's. We use a similar setup with an unused NEMA 14-50 outlet.

I received 3 miners and 3 PSUs today from what was supposed to be the January batch.

My suspicion is that with Indian customs blocking all antminers and returning them, bitmain redirected them to some of the Jan pre-orders. This may also explain why there was a brief moment just after nov 23 where there were S9s in stock for a january delivery.

for those that care, import duties and taxes were about 150 for 3 miners and 3 PSUs.

I have a 30A 220 Socket that I will be putting L6-30 socket on.

Then I will be running this PDU https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007YG85A/

and I picked up these cables to connect to the PSU https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAR6BB8/

I also happened to get lucky, they sent 15A cables instead of 10s. Since I am running 220, the 10s would have been fine (1300W@220 is only 7A).

APW3++ with this PDU

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007YG85A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

going to a L6-30