Heads Up About Antminer T21 They're 3-Phase!

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fork100Newbie
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#1Feb 8, 2025, 07:27 AM
I just ordered some Antminer T21 190T and found out they’re 3-phase. Really didn’t see that coming there was no mention of it on the Bitmain website when I ordered. This is gonna make things super complicated for me.
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pr0to88Member
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#2Feb 9, 2025, 04:58 PM
I feel you. I got three too one is here, two are on their way. There’s an adapter available but it’s pricey.
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WildVaultNewbie
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#3Feb 9, 2025, 11:00 PM
Wait, really? Are there options for that adapter?
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planktonHero Member
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#4Feb 10, 2025, 01:18 AM
Check these out. One might work for single, could run one or two of them. But yeah, expensive. Gotta find a way to handle the 3-phase situation.
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WildVaultNewbie
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#5Feb 10, 2025, 02:49 AM
Ugh, Bitmain is really dropping the ball here. Wish there were more brands to consider.
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pr0to88Member
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#6Feb 10, 2025, 04:25 AM
There are alternatives like Canaan and Whatsminer from MicroBt. They’re typically more reliable, too.
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#7Feb 10, 2025, 07:19 AM
I see that... leaning towards Whatsminer myself. They look more reliable and take up less space.
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pr0to88Member
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#8Feb 10, 2025, 11:51 AM
I've got six Whatsminers, two M30s and four M50s. Solid gear, no complaints.
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fork100Newbie
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#9Feb 11, 2025, 03:03 AM
Yeah, once the M50s kick in, they run smoothly for months. Just wish they didn’t take forever to boot up.
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fork100Newbie
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#10Feb 11, 2025, 07:04 AM
Totally agree, Whatsminers are top-notch.
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pr0to88Member
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#11Feb 11, 2025, 11:07 AM
For real, I've sold 24 M31s+, only had one with a dead PSU in four years. No other issues at all. My Antminers? None last over 2.5 years.
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fork100Newbie
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#12Feb 11, 2025, 07:17 PM
Lucky you with the Whatsminers. I have to rewire everything now since my farms are all 3-phase. This complicates my entire setup.
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fork100Newbie
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#13Feb 11, 2025, 10:23 PM
Sounds rough. I feel like I messed up big time with this.
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pr0to88Member
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#14Feb 12, 2025, 12:53 AM
You’re not alone. Bitmain naming it T21 is confusing. They've never had a 3-phase air-cooled miner before. It should've been called T21-3 to make it clear. Can't you return them?
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fork100Newbie
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#15Feb 12, 2025, 03:40 AM
I heard you could convert them to single-phase with the right PSU.
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pr0to88Member
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#16Feb 12, 2025, 05:33 AM
There’s a video on converting T21 to single phase. Might not be too bad if you can sell the unused 3-phase PSUs later.
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pr0to88Member
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#17Feb 13, 2025, 03:11 PM
That video might actually help. Just reached out to Altairtech for advice.
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pr0to88Member
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#18Feb 13, 2025, 04:04 PM
Let me know how that goes. Heard the T21 with standard PSU can hit some serious performance.
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#19Feb 13, 2025, 09:18 PM
Altairtech confirmed those parts I asked about are right. Ordering now!
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#20Feb 14, 2025, 03:04 AM
Awesome! Keep us updated.
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