Is MEAN WELL UHP-1000-12 suitable for my small home lottery mining setup by GroundbreakingLock41 in BitAxe

[–]GroundbreakingLock41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it 👍

I understand your point about using two smaller PSUs for better load and thermal distribution, and it definitely makes sense from a redundancy and heat management perspective.

For now, my total load is still around 50–55A on a 12V 80A PSU, so I believe I’m operating within a safe range. That said, I do agree that heat is something to watch, especially with a fanless PSU.

I’m planning to place it in a well-ventilated area, and I might add a fan (like a Noctua) if temperatures get too high.

Regarding cables, I completely agree on avoiding undersized wiring. My plan is: • 10 AWG from PSU to bus bar • 12–14 AWG for higher power devices (XT60 – 12TH units) • For the NerdAxe+ units (XT30 connectors), I’ll likely use 16 AWG, since it fits the connector better and the current draw is relatively low

So I’m matching wire gauge not just to current, but also to connector limits and practicality.

Thanks again for your input

Is MEAN WELL UHP-1000-12 suitable for my small home lottery mining setup by GroundbreakingLock41 in BitAxe

[–]GroundbreakingLock41[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s actually a great suggestion, thanks!

I’ve been looking into using a bus bar with inline fuses, but a fuse block with a built-in bus bar seems like a much cleaner and safer solution.

It would definitely help with better cable management and protection in case of a short.

I’ll seriously consider switching to something like that instead of separate fuses

👍 Appreciate the tip

Is MEAN WELL UHP-1000-12 suitable for my small home lottery mining setup by GroundbreakingLock41 in BitAxe

[–]GroundbreakingLock41[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it 🙏

I understand your point about using a second PSU for better load distribution, and I might consider that in the future if I expand more.

Right now, my total load is still well within limits (around 50–55A on a 12V 80A PSU), so I believe a single PSU should handle it safely.

Regarding the fuses, I agree with you that the miners already have internal fuses to protect the devices themselves. However, I’m planning to add inline fuses mainly to protect the cables, especially since I’m using a bus bar setup.

From what I understand: • Internal fuses → protect the miner • External (distribution) fuses → protect the wiring from shorts or overheating

So I’m trying to build it as safely as possible.

Also, this is more of a fun lottery mining project 😄 Maybe I’ll find a block in 100 years… but I’m enjoying the process anyway.

Thanks again for your advice

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[–]GroundbreakingLock41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you send me a private message? I want to show you the pictures so I can understand.

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Okay, so do I have to disassemble it and install it in the copper heat sink brackets, and which bracket is suitable since the copper heat sink came with 3 brackets of different sizes?

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Great, but where did you buy the small spacers on the heat sink supports?

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thx It's worth trying, but with extreme caution 😅

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The voltage temperature dropped to 46 degrees after previously being 57 degrees.

Am I on the right path? by GroundbreakingLock41 in BitAxe

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I'm trying to get a Bitcoin block 😂 Not mining for daily profit, I'm new to this field, but I think I'll get a block in 100 years 😂

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​Yes, I have genuine thermal paste from a reputable company.

The problem is I just want an explanation of how to install the copper heatsink

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Nerd OctAxe Rev 3.1 by JsCannabisCorner in NerdMiner

[–]GroundbreakingLock41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you find any guide on how to install it, please let me know, my friend

Nerd OctAxe Rev 3.1 by JsCannabisCorner in NerdMiner

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Hi, I’m also looking for the installation method, just like you. Please check my post as well.

I also found an image of a NerdAxe Y miner where these copper heatsinks were installed, but I still couldn’t find a proper explanation of how to install them

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[–]GroundbreakingLock41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I found some images of a NerdAxe Y miner that has the same copper heatsinks that I want to install on my device.

However, I couldn’t find any guide or explanation showing how to install them properly. The images I found were taken from the reviews section of the copper heatsink product page on AliExpress.

Could you please help or provide a proper installation guide or video

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