Power cord management ideas?

[Walleye34]

Looking for ideas on managing power cords especially the transformer box. Do people mount Them to the wall Inside their aquarium stand? I will have a total of seven or eight between the light fixtures and the pumps. Thanks

 

[Silent]

What do you mean by transformer box?
Check you some BRSTV youtube videos on power management.

 

[don_chuwish]

Usually best to have them in a small cabinet outside the stand. Less moisture and better access.

 

[Webslinger]

one word...LOOM

 

[Urtoo]

 

[Walleye34]

What do you mean by transformer box?
Check you some BRSTV youtube videos on power management.
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What do you mean by transformer box?
Check you some BRSTV youtube videos on power management.

Maybe a transformer box isn’t the right name but this is what I’m talking about

 

[Walleye34]

one word...LOOM

????

 

[Webslinger]

There's this thing called google..haha

 

[Afrashz]

I mounted mine to the back of my stand using a strong velcro which you could buy at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Something like this https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-2-P...WN2n9yuxoYzhXbqdo9IaAp8wEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Walleye34]

There's this thing called google..haha

Following advice from google can get you into some bad situations. I feel more comfortable bringing it to a Community such as this one where members hold each other accountable for the information posted.

 

[TheHarold]

Colored Split Wire Loom | Flex Tubing | Polyethylene

We have a variety of colors and sizes or wire loom to fit most applications. Split loom is a cinch to install; just open the tubing along the slit and insert the wires. Wire loom is guaranteed to add trimness, fortification, and style to any application, large or small.

www.electriduct.com

 

[720 Reefer]

Fish of Hex makes these for the Radion XR15 power supply bricks. Not sure the dimensions of yours.

Radion XR15 Gen 4 Power Supply Bracket

My personal 3D printed Radion XR15 power supply bracket.

fishofhex.com

 

[Walleye34]

Colored Split Wire Loom | Flex Tubing | Polyethylene

We have a variety of colors and sizes or wire loom to fit most applications. Split loom is a cinch to install; just open the tubing along the slit and insert the wires. Wire loom is guaranteed to add trimness, fortification, and style to any application, large or small.

www.electriduct.com

Thanks for clarifying this for me.

 

[Walleye34]

Fish of Hex makes these for the Radion XR15 power supply bricks. Not sure the dimensions of yours.

Radion XR15 Gen 4 Power Supply Bracket

My personal 3D printed Radion XR15 power supply bracket.

fishofhex.com

Thanks!

 

[Walleye34]

I mounted mine to the back of my stand using a strong velcro which you could buy at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Something like this https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scotch-2-P...WN2n9yuxoYzhXbqdo9IaAp8wEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I was thinking about something along those lines.Just wasn’t sure how well the Velcro would hold . Thanks!

 

[Ratherbeflyen]

I installed a piece of plywood in one side of the legs of my stand. Attached the controllers to one side, and the ac to dc adapters with wire duct to the other side.

I've since added a quarantine tank, 500 watt pc style power supply, and battery backup that isn't quiet as clean as these photos. I would do it again for the simplicity, adaptability, and expansion potential of a sheet of wood.

P.S. be sure to leave easy access to the cords for the pumps for removal and cleaning.

 

[WVNed]

I use these and screw the power bricks to something

like a wall, or a stand. I also create wire runs with them.

 

[Miller535]

Something like this may work



Look at the other pics on amazon, not the one that shows here

 

[nkyreef]

I attached eggcrate to the inside of my controller stand then used velcro strips to hold the power supplies. This allows air flow around the power supply as they tend to get warm sometimes. Wires and cables I'll secure with sticky backs and zip ties.

 

[WVNed]

These too are useful.