Last updated: 8 October 2026
Mining and DePIN hardware is specialised computing equipment, not a household appliance. It draws significant continuous power, produces continuous heat, and in some cases is genuinely loud. Please read this page before installing anything you buy from us.
If you are unsure whether your electrical supply can carry a machine, consult a qualified electrician before installing it. Continuous loads are treated differently from intermittent ones under electrical codes, and getting this wrong is a fire risk.
1. Electrical safety
Circuit capacity
Mining hardware runs at or near full load continuously, 24 hours a day. US electrical practice requires that a continuous load not exceed 80% of a circuit's rating. In practical terms:
| 15 A / 120 V circuit | 1800 W total capacity — plan for no more than about 1440 W continuous. |
|---|---|
| 20 A / 120 V circuit | 2400 W total capacity — plan for no more than about 1920 W continuous. |
That budget covers everything on the breaker, not just the miner. A 1700 W Fluminer L3 needs a dedicated circuit; several 300 W machines on one kitchen circuit alongside other appliances will trip it, or worse.
Wiring and connections
- Plug machines directly into a wall outlet wherever possible.
- Do not use lightweight extension cords or daisy-chained power strips. If an extension lead is unavoidable, use a heavy-gauge one rated above the load, fully uncoiled.
- Check that outlets and plugs are not warm to the touch during operation. Warmth indicates resistance, and resistance means heat at a connection point.
- Use the power supply supplied with the machine, or one that meets the manufacturer's specification. Under-rated supplies are a common cause of failure and are not covered by warranty.
- Consider a surge protector. Supply surges and brownouts damage hardware and are excluded from warranty cover.
- Older properties with aluminium wiring, shared neutrals or unknown circuit history warrant an electrician's opinion before adding a continuous load.
2. Heat and ventilation
Essentially all the electricity a miner consumes leaves it as heat. A 500 W machine is thermally a 500 W heater, and must be treated as one.
- Never obstruct intake or exhaust. Keep clearance on all vented faces, following the manufacturer's stated minimum.
- Do not operate in an enclosed cabinet, cupboard or sealed rack without forced ventilation.
- Keep machines away from curtains, bedding, paper, solvents and anything else flammable.
- Place units on a hard, stable, non-combustible surface.
- Watch ambient temperature. A machine that is stable in winter may throttle or shut down in an unventilated room in summer.
- Clear dust regularly. Dust in the intake mesh and across heatsink fins raises chip temperature, causes throttling, and shortens hardware life. Our Miner Duster exists for this.
3. Noise
Noise ranges from effectively silent to genuinely loud across our catalogue. Published figures are on product pages where the manufacturer provides them. As a rough guide:
| Under 50 W | Usually unobtrusive — fine in a home office. |
|---|---|
| 50–250 W | Audible but generally liveable in a non-sleeping room. |
| 250–500 W | Clearly audible. Garage, basement or utility room territory. |
| Above 500 W | Loud. Plan for a dedicated space. |
Please consider others before installing: tenancy agreements, homeowners' association rules and local noise ordinances may restrict continuously running equipment. That is your responsibility to check.
4. Water-cooled hardware
Hydro-cooled machines ship with sealed, pre-filled loops. Do not open, drain or attempt to refill the loop. Keep the unit upright in transit and operation, and if you ever see coolant outside the loop, power the machine down at the wall immediately and contact us.
5. Children, pets and placement
This equipment is not intended for use by children and should not be installed where children or pets can reach it. Exposed heatsinks reach temperatures that will burn on contact, fans can injure fingers, and the cabling carries a continuous load.
6. Regulatory compliance
FCC
Computing hardware sold in the United States is subject to FCC Part 15 rules on radio-frequency emissions. Equipment we supply is intended to comply with the applicable Part 15 limits for its class. Devices may be subject to the standard condition that they must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If a machine interferes with radio or television reception, try relocating it, moving the affected receiver, or placing the two on different circuits. Modifying hardware in ways not approved by the manufacturer can void your authority to operate it.
Radio-transmitting DePIN devices
Hotspots, routers and some DePIN hardware contain radio transmitters and must be operated as supplied. Do not substitute higher-gain antennas beyond the manufacturer's specification — doing so can place the device outside its regulatory authorisation. Observe any stated minimum separation distance between antenna and people.
Outdoor installations
Outdoor hotspots, weather stations, GNSS antennas and ADS-B antennas involve work at height and lightning exposure. Use appropriate fall protection or a professional installer, follow the manufacturer's grounding and surge-protection guidance, keep well clear of overhead power lines, and check whether local permits or planning rules apply to roof or mast installations.
7. Before you power on
- Confirm the circuit can carry the load continuously, alongside anything else on that breaker.
- Check that the supplied power supply matches the machine and the outlet type.
- Place the unit on a hard, stable, non-combustible surface with clearance on all vented faces.
- Confirm nothing flammable is nearby and nothing obstructs airflow.
- Verify the room can shed the heat the machine will produce.
- Power up and watch the first hour — check temperatures stabilise and plug and cable stay cool.
8. Stop immediately if
- You smell burning, or see smoke or discolouration;
- The plug, outlet or cable is hot to the touch;
- The breaker trips;
- Reported chip temperatures exceed the manufacturer's maximum;
- There is any sign of liquid where it should not be.
Disconnect at the wall and contact us at customercare@bitaxedeploy.com. Do not continue operating a machine that is behaving abnormally.
9. Disposal
Electronic equipment should not go in household waste. Please use a certified e-waste recycler at end of life. Many US states operate free electronics recycling programmes, and most municipalities list drop-off points.
10. Contact
BitaxeDeploy
Email: customercare@bitaxedeploy.com
Phone: 531-288-1840
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time
This page is general guidance, not a substitute for professional electrical advice or the manufacturer's documentation supplied with your specific machine.