It's almost the time of year when I transition into using Bitcoin to heat my home. I'm the same Derek, but happier, because I'm using energy I'd need to use to run my heat pump, but instead of just using the electricity, I'm putting it to work for me. I'm getting non-KYC sats.
Last night, I turned on the basement heater because it was a little colder than I would have liked.
My setup isn't overly complicated, because it doesn't need to be. I have 3 S9s underclocked to 800 watts each with Braiins OS+ sitting in various places throughout my house.
This essentially turns my Bitcoin ASICs into space heaters. They're not overly loud, a similar decibel to normal space heaters. I had thought about modifying my ductwork in my basement and adding them in line, but this is much easier for me and my house.
If it warms up during the day and I need to turn them off, I just pull the plug.
If it gets extra cold at night, the heat pump kicks on to help the ASICs struggling to keep the house warm.
My setup works for me and may not work for you. You need to test and experiment a bit.
I experimented 3 winters ago by running them full bore at 1420 watts in my basement. That was loud. That was hot. We're talking opening basement windows so the upstairs was not boiling at 80 degrees. The basement was a sauna with a cool breeze 🤣 I eventually moved them throughout the house trying to find the optimal placements, heat to noise to wattage ratio, etc.
Last year, CryptoCloaks added a great guide making this whole process all that much easier for people looking to get into heating their homes with ASICs.
https://www.cryptocloaks.com/the-future-of-space-heaters-s9-bitcoin-asic/
I don't have any cases or sexy enclosures, though I keep saying I'm going to 3D print them. I probably still have time, but I'm fine with not making them look pretty too. They just sit in the corner and flash pretty lights from time to time. It's worked this way for 2 winters and I'm sure it will work the same for a 3rd without a pretty case.
I just made a case for mine for easier transport and protecting the wires from my cats. Plywood, glue and some nails. 
What kind of celebration/party are you planning for the government shutdown?
When the Shitcoiner tells you they found a path to better utility and you should use their shitcoin instead. 
I say this a lot and it works really well
It has been intriguing watching Braiins pool fluctuate between 5.5 EH and 6.8 EH over the last week since I started watching it more closely.
Just a reminder to always cut your fingernails and wear gloves before playing the #piano. 
GM
A brand new #piano action was dropped and destroyed by the owner because he saw a video on youtube.
I want you to look long and hard at this picture before you consider WoRkiNg on your own piano. 
I made a carrying box for my S9. It’s compact and works great!
⚡️#Bitcoin⚡️ 
A bit of #piano tuning history! Old tuning lever add.
I prefer a Fujan lever myself; $325 in 2017 
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GFY 
Okay thanks! So far it’s been around 55°C-65°C so it must be okay. 👍
How long is good practice to run a #bitcoin miner before turning it off to give it a break? Does it need a break? How long is a good break?
I’ve only ever ran mine 12 hours max at one time before.
My cats found a snake in my basement and beat the shit out of it within an inch of its life. I tried to help it by bringing it outside and putting in a safe spot with some water to heal. Then the stray/feral cats outside killed it and ate it. Only bones left.
Just wanted to share this natural law experience. Careful where you tread, someone else may already live there.
Buy #bitcoin for the reasons you can’t think of, not the reasons you can.
Get your piano tuned for the reasons you can’t think of, not the reasons you can.
I’m starting to wonder if we don’t have border problems, we have murder, rapist and thief problems.
If a #bitcoin world is moving away from governments, shouting “illegal immigration” won’t work anymore. 🤔
Spaint - to spray paint
Some interesting charts on how a piano is tuned. The low bass is much lower than theoretical and the high treble much higher. This is done because of inharmonicity. Inharmonicity is when the tight, short, fat string does not vibrate well and harmonics sound louder than the fundamental. Because of this, the tuning must be stretched to make it sound pleasant. Bigger pianos with longer strings sound better because they have lower inharmonicity than a small piano. Harpsichords, violins, guitars, etc. have low inharmonicity because the string tension is much lower than that of a piano. 
I bought a second fridge recently and the “high energy efficiency” tag said “estimated yearly energy cost based on 16¢ per kWh” and I just laughed.