{
    "meta": {
        "title": "Home-Mining Circuit & Outlet Reference",
        "description": "Machine-readable reference for 10 North-American (NEMA) outlets/circuits for home Bitcoin mining: voltage, amperage, max continuous wattage under the 80% rule, and a mining note for each.",
        "generated": "2026-06-20T04:00:06+00:00",
        "version": "1.0",
        "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
        "license_name": "CC BY 4.0",
        "source": "https://d-central.tech/mining-circuit-outlet-reference/",
        "record_count": 10,
        "disclaimer": "North-American NEMA standard (used in Canada and the US). Max continuous wattage applies the NEC/CEC 80% rule for continuous loads. Informational only — have a licensed electrician verify your installation."
    },
    "rows": [
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 5-15",
            "voltage": "120V",
            "amperage": "15A",
            "max_continuous_w": 1440,
            "common_use": "Standard North-American household outlet",
            "mining_note": "The default home outlet. ~1,440 W continuous — enough for a Bitaxe or a couple of small units, but a single S19-class miner exceeds it."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 5-20",
            "voltage": "120V",
            "amperage": "20A",
            "max_continuous_w": 1920,
            "common_use": "20A kitchen/garage outlet (T-slot)",
            "mining_note": "Handles one 120V-capable miner with a little headroom; common in garages and workshops."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 6-15",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "15A",
            "max_continuous_w": 2880,
            "common_use": "240V appliance outlet",
            "mining_note": "One S19/S21-class miner at 240V (miners run more efficiently on 240V)."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 6-20",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "20A",
            "max_continuous_w": 3840,
            "common_use": "240V tools / window AC",
            "mining_note": "Comfortably powers one S21-class miner at 240V with headroom."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 6-30",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "30A",
            "max_continuous_w": 5760,
            "common_use": "240V heavy appliance",
            "mining_note": "One large hydro miner, or two air miners, on a single 240V circuit."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 6-50",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "50A",
            "max_continuous_w": 9600,
            "common_use": "Welder outlet",
            "mining_note": "Enough for several miners or a small mining PDU on 240V."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 14-30",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "30A",
            "max_continuous_w": 5760,
            "common_use": "Clothes-dryer outlet (4-wire)",
            "mining_note": "A very common existing 240V circuit to repurpose for mining — ~5.7 kW usable."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA 14-50",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "50A",
            "max_continuous_w": 9600,
            "common_use": "Electric range / EV charger",
            "mining_note": "A common high-capacity outlet; runs a small mining setup or PDU. Don't share with the EV at full load."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA L6-20",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "20A",
            "max_continuous_w": 3840,
            "common_use": "Locking 240V connector",
            "mining_note": "Twist-lock 20A/240V — a secure connection that won't pull out, common on mining gear."
        },
        {
            "nema": "NEMA L6-30",
            "voltage": "240V",
            "amperage": "30A",
            "max_continuous_w": 5760,
            "common_use": "Locking 240V connector",
            "mining_note": "Twist-lock 30A/240V — a frequent choice for mining PDUs and rack power."
        }
    ]
}