Octo VarioS 10 Power Supply Mounting Bracket
SKU: ROP-VAR10-PMT
- Genuine OEM Direct Replacement: Authentic factory-spec power supply transformer mounting cradle engineered specifically for the oversized 36V VarioS-10 DC pump power brick.
- Heavy-Duty Form-Fitted Channel: Molded to match the exact physical length, width, and depth dimensions of the flagship 200W external power transformer.
- Proactive Thermal Management: Designed with an open-air ventilation structure that prevents heat retention, allowing the high-voltage transformer to dissipate heat cleanly.
- Organized Equipment Bay Layout: Lifts heavy electrical bricks off the floor, isolating sensitive line components from puddle hazards and salt creep crust.
- Impact-Resistant Marine Polymer: Fabricated from high-density, flame-retardant industrial plastics that will not warp, become brittle, or corrode in high-humidity areas.
- Pre-Drilled Rigid Mounting Eyelets: Outfitted with structural screw anchor holes to easily secure your line infrastructure onto wood control boards or drywall panels.
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Reef Octopus VarioS-10 Power Supply Mounting Bracket (ROP-VAR10-PSMB)
The Reef Octopus VarioS-10 Power Supply Mounting Bracket (SKU: ROP-VAR10-PSMB) is an authentic factory-spec hardware organization component distributed by CoralVue to optimize the safety, cleanliness, and layout of your aquarium electronics bay. The industrial-class VarioS-10 controllable pump utilizes a heavy, high-amperage 36V external AC/DC power brick to deliver steady electricity to its 200-watt motor block. Because this transformer handles substantial power throughput, it is naturally larger and heavier than typical 24V aquarium power supplies, and it generates localized operational heat that must be properly radiated away into the surrounding environment.
Leaving a heavy power transformer loose on the floor of a filter cabinet or dangling by its own power cables is a major safety hazard. It puts continuous physical strain on the delicate wire inputs, and it places expensive electrical equipment right in the "flood zone" if a sump leaks, a pipe drips, or salt creep begins to track down your cabinet walls. This specialized structural cradle screws permanently onto your dry equipment panel or stand framing, locking the massive power brick rigidly in place. The open-channel architecture ensures complete atmospheric air exchange to prevent thermal bottlenecks, neatening up your wire routing while protecting your primary power infrastructure from accidental water contact.
Key Features
True VarioS-10 Dimensional Matching: Precision-formed specifically for the unique physical housing footprint of the factory VarioS-10 power conversion block.
Flame-Retardant Industrial Polymer: Built using high-density, impact-inert plastics that easily support the weight of heavy-gauge cabling without bending or sagging.
Integrated Safety Air Gaps: Built with intentional offset standoffs that lift the warm transformer brick slightly off the wall surface, maximizing surrounding air current circulation.
Flush-Seating Screw Flanges: Outfitted with reinforced perimeter eyelets that allow mounting screws to seat perfectly flat without protruding into the transformer housing bay.
Verified Hardware Compatibility
Reef Octopus VarioS Pump Infrastructure: Engineered explicitly as the native matching wall-mounting cradle for the large external power brick included with the Reef Octopus VarioS-10 Controllable Circulation Pump ecosystem.
(Note: This bracket is sized explicitly for the oversized dimensions of the 36V VarioS-10 transformer. Smaller 24V power supplies used on the VarioS 2, 4, 6, or 8 pump series feature smaller dimensions and will not sit securely inside this specific cradle).
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Octopus Replacement VarioS-10 Power Supply Form-Fitted Mounting Bracket
(Note: Wood/wall mounting screws, 36V external transformer bricks, smart controllers, and primary pump assemblies are sold separately).
Technical Specs:
Official Manufacturing Title: Reef Octopus VarioS-10 Power Supply Mounting Bracket
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: ROP-VAR10-PSMB
Material Composition: 100% Saltwater-Inert High-Density Molded Polymer
Mounting Pattern Profile: Linear Dual-Flange Pre-Drilled Screw Anchor Eyelets
Primary Function: Transformer Isolation, Wire Strain Relief, & Thermal Management
- Unplug your VarioS-10 power supply block from the wall socket to completely eliminate live electricity before managing your control board layouts.
- Locate a completely dry wall panel, equipment cabinet board, or stand frame section situated well clear of direct water spray or humid sump ventilation lines.
- Place the ROP-VAR10-PSMB mounting bracket flat against your choosing mounting surface, and use a pencil to mark the dual pre-drilled screw eyelet positions.
- Drive two appropriate wood or drywall screws through the mounting flanges until the cradle body is locked completely rigid against the panel.
- Take your dry VarioS-10 power transformer block and slide it smoothly into the form-fitted central channel until it snaps securely into its resting position.
- Route your incoming AC wall cord and outgoing DC controller cables cleanly with zip ties to eliminate line strain, then restore main power.
Pro Tips:
- Always Mount the Bracket Completely Outside of Your Sump Cabinet. Even though this bracket is built out of rugged marine-grade plastic, it is meant to hold a heavy electrical power conversion brick. You should never screw this mount inside an enclosed, unvented sump cabinet where bubbling saltwater spray, escaping humidity, and evaporating salt creep fill the air. Mount the bracket on an external control board or an adjacent dry wall panel to protect your expensive power converter from moisture-induced corrosion.
- Ensure the Cable Inputs Point Downward. When securing this cradle to your equipment board, position it so that the wires exiting the power supply brick track directly downward toward the floor before looping back up to your controller. This simple layout creates a natural "drip loop." If water ever accidentally drips or tracks along the power lines, gravity will force the liquid to pool and drip off the bottom of the loop instead of running straight into the electrical connection ports.
- Leave Free Space Around the Mount for Optimal Cooling. Because the 36V VarioS-10 power brick works hard to supply over 200W of energy during peak performance, it will naturally become warm to the touch. When planning your control panel layout, avoid packing other heat-generating electronics—like large LED light ballasts or multi-device power strips—immediately flush against this bracket. Leaving 2 to 3 inches of clear airspace all the way around the bracket ensures efficient passive air cooling, maximizing the lifespan of your electronics.