Is crypto mining essentially converting power into heat like a heater? Could a small basement setup efficiently warm a home despite potential high upfront expenses?
hey ray, thats a pretty neat idea to use crypto mining as an extra home heat source, i always wondered if the heat generated could actually be put to good use rather than just wasted. its kinda cool to think that the same power that’s churning out coins could help warm up your place in the winter, but i’m also curious about how efficient it really is after you factor in the rough costs and energy losses. has anyone ever tried to setup something like this or know if theres any design tweaks that can make the mining rigs work double duty as heaters? i cant help but wonder if the extra heat might even damage the hardware over time or if theres strategies to mitigate that. anyone been experimenting with this setup, or device modifications that permit switching between mining and optimized heating? lets chat a bit more about these ideas, would love to see some real world examples or opinions!