Reddit reviews Tripp Lite Metered PDU, 30A, 30 Outlets (6-C19 & 24-C13), 208/240V, L6-30P, 10 ft. Cord, 0U Vertical Rack-Mount Power (PDUMV30HV)

I use a pdu https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Vertical-Rack-Mount-PDUMV30HV/dp/B0012VN0I0

with these cords

https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-IEC-320-C14-IEC-320-C13-P005-006/dp/B0027JTJ22

https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-IEC-320-C19-IEC-320-C20-P036-006/dp/B001348EDC

I actually just had an electrician in to do a circuit upgrade last week for my mining!

2000w at 120v is roughly 17 amps. This is actually a bit above the recommended continuous operation limit of a 20 amp circuit - you're only supposed to run at 80% rated capacity if running for more than 3 straight hours. It's close enough you could probably get away with a 120v 20 amp circuit per unit, especially if you're actually pulling less power - is 2000 watts the rated power of the PSUs (like two 1000 watt PSUs), or is that actually measured? I managed to burn out a GFCI pulling 19 amps through it, but that was actually measured with a clamp ammeter, not the theoretical max of the system.

You could have them do a single run of 240v 30 amp with an L6-30 plug, then run it into a PDU for distribution to the systems. The run would likely be $300, then another $100 for a dirt cheap PDU. Running at 240v is more efficient than 120v, plus it makes it easier to get the necessary power. One L6-30 would be enough to run your 3 rigs within the safety margins, and if they pull less current than they're rated for, you might be able to run a 4th on that. You could also spend a bit more for a metered PSU, which has a current display built into it so you'd know exactly how much power you're actually using (I am using this one from Tripp Lite, although I got a deal on it). You can find some cheap ones at http://www.refurbups.com/APC-PDU

As for what I specifically did - I had one big 100 amp line run to a subpanel, then put in 4 circuits in the mining room; 2 L6-30 240v 30 amp and two 5-20 120v 20 amp. The L6-30s each run 4 rigs with a bit of expansion room, and the 5-20s run cooling and peripherals (like routers).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012VN0I0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A bit overkill, but it is awesome! lol.

The plug next to it is 120v 20a. That plug is a 240v.

https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Vertical-Rack-Mount-PDUMV30HV/dp/B0012VN0I0

Thanks everyone for your responses. Here is a dumb question. But.. I need to ask. The power supplies I am using are EVGA Supernova 1000 watt G2. It states they are rated for 100-240v. The L630 plug with PDU is 208v setup.

https://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-Vertical-Rack-Mount-PDUV30HV/dp/B0012VN0I0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1516596882&sr=8-2&keywords=l630p+pdu&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=oskoin-20&linkId=1cb71ee8826c1d8f3973a81f0386eb15 This is the PDU I am looking at currently.

Will the Power supplies I have work fine with this setup being that it is 208v and not full 240? I think that answer is yes, but I want to make sure.

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And also, not to add more separate posts, from what I understand, I would use a normal plug-in with surge protector for my items such as fan/portable a/c, and computer monitor right? The PDU is for the powersupply of the GPU rigs only.

Hey can you recommend any smart PDUs that show wattage? I’m using these now but they only display amps

Tripp Lite Metered PDU, 30A, 30 Outlets (6-C19 & 24-C13), 208/240V, L6-30P, 10 ft. Cord, 0U Vertical Rack-Mount Power (PDUMV30HV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012VN0I0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4w5ZBbQZ3NQ0A

Edit: looking at my amp readout, overclocked to 14th/s, my miners are pulling 5 amps. I used that to calculate my watts and on 208v I’m estimating I’m pulling 1040 watts. Huge improvement even overclocked.

The links below are clean, no hidden bullshit affiliate codes.

I'll just link the ones I use. You should buy whatever brand you have a preference to. I buy my PDU's used for usually 40% of the cost of a new one. There will be a ton on eBay and Craigslist in your area. I would recommend you always buy your cables brand new. If you happen to buy them on Amazon, don't ever buy from a 3rd part seller as there is a good chance they will be fakes. So stick to the ships and sold by Amazon for those.


I use these specific PDU's..

Tripp Lite Metered PDU, 30A, 30 Outlets (6-C19 & 24-C13), 208/240V, L6-30P, 10 ft. Cord, 0U Vertical Rack-Mount Power (PDUMV30HV) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012VN0I0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DekeAbP5ZN6FN

And I use these cables:

TRIPP LITE P036-003-15A Heavy Duty Power Extension Cord 14 AWG IEC 320 C19-C20 3' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01999UX22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TfkeAbYWGXW2B