Power brick mounting ideas.

[BornHandy]

I just put up a back board on the wall behind my aquarium canopy, and I need some ideas.

I am going to attach my power strips and other electrical stuff to the board. Some of it is easy because it is made to mount to the wall, but some of it (power bricks) is not...

Anyone willing to share pictures of how you are handling this?

 

[dbl]

One option...

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/powe...huov38jdOI83qiXOVbRwbhXmYDXLuDTIaAp4REALw_wcB

 

[dbl]

DIY Option...

 

[BornHandy]

One option...

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/powe...huov38jdOI83qiXOVbRwbhXmYDXLuDTIaAp4REALw_wcB

Those look great, but WOW on that price! I have several things I need to mount, so that price tag would add up pretty quick!

 

[BornHandy]

DIY Option...

Nice!

 

[dbl]

Those look great, but WOW on that price! I have several things I need to mount, so that price tag would add up pretty quick!

Hence why I ended up making my own...lol.

 

[RJinPV]

Similar to, but cheaper than, the BRS power supply bracket I just staple these to wood with a staple gun:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/VELCRO-0-5-in-Multicolor-Fastener/1090877

 

[Brett S]

I just use plastic pipe strapping. Maybe not the prettiest option, but it works

 

[lapin]

Depending on your brick sizes these come in different offsets.(link) They are cheap and work if mounting bricks sideways (2 below and 1 above)
https://www.amazon.com/Picture-Star...t+Clip&qid=1559570504&s=hi&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1

 

[PaulPerger]

I use two of these per brick. Well, four actually, but they work just fine... And BONUS, you can remove them without any evidence any time you want to change your layout.

Command 3M "Velcro Strips"

 

[Jimbo662]

I just use plastic pipe strapping. Maybe not the prettiest option, but it works

I did something similar with velcro role. Cut a piece long enough to wrap around and screw the velcro to the board.

 

[BZOFIQ]

This is the nicest one i've found but the price is high too

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSQHK9...olid=2R1EMKZSNNASV&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[TheHarold]

I print holders that screw to the wall, and then the power supply is inserted into it. Usually black, but sometimes orange to go with an apex theme.

For example this is for Jebao 18000 pump. But I’ve made for radions, Vortechs, pretty much anything.

 

[dantimdad]

Look on thingiverse.com There are a few designs on there. Then, either print them or have someone print them for you.

I used a design from there that I modded the screw holes on it and it works great.

 

[lbacha]

I have a dedicated electronics cabinet and the bottom is separated for housing the power bricks and has a audio/video cabinet fan in it. I considered mounting the bricks to the back but since the heat is generated from the whole brick I settled on putting hooks in the top of the cabinet and I hang the bricks by their power cords. This ensures even air movement around the whole brick and makes it really easy to pull a brick out or add another. It also lets me put a lot more in the space since it is evenly cooled

Len

 

[TheHarold]

Look on thingiverse.com There are a few designs on there. Then, either print them or have someone print them for you.

I used a design from there that I modded the screw holes on it and it works great.

My vented design is much sexier than those thingiverse ones ;Joyful. People pack creativity!

(Or perhaps I have too much free time)

 

[dantimdad]

My vented design is much sexier than those thingiverse ones ;Joyful. People pack creativity!

(Or perhaps I have too much free time)

I agree yours looks nicer. Mine don't get seen. I don't even know why I bothered to print them to match everything else. LOL!

 

[Even Further]

Here's mine. Made it by welding aluminum, also acts as a heat sink.

 

[dantimdad]

Here's mine. Made it by welding aluminum, also acts as a heat sink.

I was going to post pics of this I saved but couldn't remember who to give credit to so I didn't.

Glad you did. I think it's very cool.

BTW, where did you get that cabinet?

 

[Even Further]

I made the wood cabinet surround using scrap plywood. The cabinet is a metal industrial electronics enclosure I got on ebay. It's a Hoffman concept series.