Wall Mounting Flat screen TV's

On 29/05/10 10:29 PM, keithr wrote:
DD wrote:
Where oh where did you see the recessed power point adaptors?

DD


On 28/05/10 11:44 AM, keithr wrote:
On 28/05/2010 11:24 AM, DD wrote:
I always use the side entry plugs when I have fixed appliances, I think
they look the best and don't get in the way so much.
The wall is Gyprock but a standard outlet and side entry plug is still
too thick. The mounting bracket I want to use is only 12mm off the back
of the TV! There is a recess in the back of the TV where all the
input/output plugs are sited and I intend to position the plug and
socket to line up with this. I still need some clearance so that any
ancillary plugs do not interfere.
The TV is only rated at 115 watts so maybe the lighting clockbox
will be
legal, I will have to investigate...

DD



On 28/05/10 1:34 AM, F Murtz wrote:
terryc wrote:
On Thu, 27 May 2010 19:20:18 +1000, DD wrote:

I have a flat screen LCD TV that I want to mount on the wall. There
are
no power points where I want to put it so my first thought was to
put
the power point behind the TV. Because of the depth of the mains
Plug
and Socket,

Side entry plug?

e.g. http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/en/product/M7013

had to go to dickless as the hpm site shows a standard plug

These are actually what I use when I chomp IEC power cords to cut the
cable tangle.
If it is a gyprock wall just mount an ordinary outlet on it and use a
side entry plug, these will fit easily behind most brackets.
If it is a brick wall it is possible to cut, drill,chisel a recess and
fit a wall box to allow flush mounting of the outlet.
The clock plug and socket is available in aus but it is used on
lighting
circuit usually as the current rating is not suitable for normal power
outlets.

I looked at recessed power point adaptors, but they were too big to fit
in the holes in the Jaycar mounting plate that I used. In the end I
bought a thinner than usual power point from Cetnaj and mated it with a
side entry plug. I got a similar plate for the antenna socket, I thought
that I would need a right angle adaptor for it but there was just enough
clearance for a standard Belling-Lee plug.


Cetnaj Coffs Harbour, but they were big clumsy looking things. They were
just a shell into which you mount a standard socket plate.
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I have e-mailed Cetnaj for details...

DD
 
DD wrote:
On 29/05/10 5:04 PM, atec7 7 > wrote:
DD wrote:




No need to think about it much, just do it. Get some dressed pine,
slap it
together, paint it, and hold it in place to see how you like it
before you
glue or otherwise fix it to the wall. Only rudimentary wood working
skills
and tools required.

Dave.


We placed the bedroom telly in the fitted cupboards at rooms end (32"),
at night simply open and view hence a normal cable and plug was used
witha cheap wall mount

Unfortunately, no cupboards!

DD
They were not there when we took the house , a few bucks and a days work
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fixed that
 
You might try an electrical wholesaler for Clipsal Cat No 408/3 socket and
409/3 plug. They are the recessed pair for 240v wall mounted clocks and are
rated 5A.
--
Regards,

Chas.

(To email me, replace "xxx" with letters tango papa golf.)
"DD" <tobytoby50@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4bfe3991$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
I have a flat screen LCD TV that I want to mount on the wall. There are no
power points where I want to put it so my first thought was to put the
power point behind the TV. Because of the depth of the mains Plug and
Socket, it means that I will have to pack out the mounting. This is the
easiest solution, but it will make the mounting and the packing visible
when you walk into the room. I'm sure I am not the first one to come up
against this problem so I'm wondering if others have found a solution.
It is possible to buy special recessed sockets in the US which allow the
plug and socket to be below the wall surface (they are called Clock
Boxes),but I cannot locate anything like it in Australia. Perhaps someone
will know of something similar. See:
http://powerbridgesolution.com/home.html
http://www.hometheaterblog.com/images/2006/05/clockbox.jpg

How were the cables hidden when you wall mounted your Plasma or LCD TV?

DD
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It is quite simple really for a tradie. Apparently none of you lot are. I
don't propose to tell you all how to install the set up. As one of you said
' Remember the insulation shambles'. If you can afford to buy your flat
screen you can get it done professionally. Or as someone suggested get some
old bits of pine from Mr Bunnings and make frames etc. Very agricultural. Do
it properly and DON'T use clock outlets!
 
www.jaycar.com.au has a brush cable entry wall plate. Cat number PS0291

Just get two of these and run plastic conduit between top and bottom wall
plate. Just run the IEC power cable down to a lower power point, together
with antenna and other cables. Just like the powerbridge without the cheap
looking power points.
 
"Mr Mac" <sadfs@apsafdas.com.au> wrote in message
news:4c04a16d$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
www.jaycar.com.au has a brush cable entry wall plate. Cat number PS0291

Just get two of these and run plastic conduit between top and bottom wall
plate. Just run the IEC power cable down to a lower power point, together
with antenna and other cables. Just like the powerbridge without the cheap
looking power points.

One would have to be very careful with this rig. And make sure that the
Click to expand...
cable insulation on all conductors and signal is maintained at or above the
AC supply to the set, and possibly segregated to avoid noise. (it does
happen). I doubt if the plug terminations would fit through the 'brush' and
last of all it really would look like a DYI job. As I have said previously
spend a few bucks. Frankly some of the proposals are required to be carried
out by licensed tradies. Even to putting on a plain old plug top.
 
Mr Mac wrote:
www.jaycar.com.au has a brush cable entry wall plate. Cat number PS0291

Just get two of these and run plastic conduit between top and bottom wall
plate. Just run the IEC power cable down to a lower power point, together
with antenna and other cables. Just like the powerbridge without the cheap
looking power points.


Middies carry the required recessed power connector and cable
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it allows for minimum distance behind the screen and hence a narrow bezel
 
On 2010-06-01, Martin <the_old_dart@uk.com> wrote:
"Mr Mac" <sadfs@apsafdas.com.au> wrote in message
news:4c04a16d$1@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
www.jaycar.com.au has a brush cable entry wall plate. Cat number PS0291

Just get two of these and run plastic conduit between top and bottom wall
plate. Just run the IEC power cable down to a lower power point, together
with antenna and other cables. Just like the powerbridge without the cheap
looking power points.

One would have to be very careful with this rig. And make sure that the
cable insulation on all conductors and signal is maintained at or above the
AC supply to the set, and possibly segregated to avoid noise. (it does
happen). I doubt if the plug terminations would fit through the 'brush' and
last of all it really would look like a DYI job. As I have said previously
spend a few bucks. Frankly some of the proposals are required to be carried
out by licensed tradies. Even to putting on a plain old plug top.
Click to expand...
The IEC female end should fit theough that brush, the rest of the cables
should have smaller ends (unless one is SCART) I can't see a 200W
telly overloading a 10A IEC power cable, even inside a wall, but I'd
think twice about a 1200W projector.

Also it's not installing a mousehole like that American one is.


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