My Mining Setup Almost Ruined My Health

I've been pretty quiet here lately. Turns out I’ve got some health issues that just won't quit. Didn’t realize it was my mining setup causing it all.

That sucks man. Thanks for the heads up. But I’m not sure this will really change things... I remember someone else saying heat from a rig messed with their health too.

Your title caught me off guard. Thought you were talking about an accident or something catastrophic. But what you’ve gone through is a serious eye-opener for anyone mining near their living space.

Never thought mining could mess with my health like that. I’d love to hear more about how it actually impacts us. What’s the worst that could happen?

Yeah, having a bunch of electronics running constantly in your sleep space can’t be good. It’s all about ventilation and the dust from those hot GPUs, right?

Mining is cool, but let’s be real I’m not sleeping next to it.

Great advice! This is a reminder for everyone. A lot of our electronics have harmful stuff like lead. We really need to watch our exposure to that. Plus, health issues can come from other stuff too, so keep an eye out.

From what you've said, sounds like you’ve already checked your health. Blood tests and all that, right? Good to know symptoms faded after moving your rig away.

Are you sure it’s just the heat? There’s also the noise from fans and electric fields we might not even notice.

I think those volatile organic compounds are the real problem here. They can mess with your heart, lungs, and blood health. Staying away from mining gear is a smart move.

Have you had COVID recently? Those symptoms could be linked.

Hope you’re doing better. Have you tested for radiation from your rig? I’m no expert, but it’s kind of odd. I was gonna set up a rig myself but the electric cost is crazy.

There was this thread from way back when a user had throat issues from their mining setup. Turns out dry air can do that. Breathing in bad air from rigs can lead to all sorts of problems.

I had everything checked out and I'm fine now. What’s weird about that? You wanna explain your thoughts?

Nah, PCBs aren’t the reason for this. The link you posted doesn’t support that. Dust buildup in a small space can definitely cause health problems.

I honestly had no idea this could happen. Sorry you went through that. Glad you shared this info. I’ll definitely think twice about my setup.

1GH of Ethereum mining and an S19 miner isn’t really a lot. I’ve had setups over 1GH and didn’t even check on them for months.

Look, even if PCBs were banned, they still exist in older electronics. Just saying people should read more before jumping to conclusions.

I read everything, and yeah, older devices might have them, but miners didn’t pop up until later. I know my stuff; I’ve been in electronics design for decades.

Seriously, shut off all electronics at night. Don’t even leave them on standby. Keep your phone in another room. It might not be as bad as mining rigs, but they still mess with your sleep.