Re: [OT] Wall mounting plasma questions

["noughtomate" <balraj_jassal@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Pedro,

You can check out my install guide (pictures at each stage) here :
http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368232

To answer your questions :

1) Each Anchor Bolt should have a weight rating associated with it.
It all depends on the plamsa mount you're using and if there are
specific fixtures recommended to be used. If your local B&Q / Wickes
type ones are categorised as 'Heavy Weight' you'll be fine.

2) For IR distribution, you can use standard alarm cable for
distribution. Are you in a position to hide the cabling ? If not, you
may need to consider a wireless solution. The Harmony 895 comes with
it's own RF receiver and 4 double IR emitters which can connected to
your Node 0 components. If you want to hard wire the IR, you can use
kit like Niles or Xantech and 'splice' the cables to extend the
lengths. Take a look at reomtecentral.com custom installers threads
to get some ideas.

3) Is the Plasma cable a single proprietry between the plasma and a
TV Receiver box ? (As with the 6th generation Pioneer's for
example ?). Or are you talking about every possible iput having a
long cable between the plasma and Node 0? If it's the first case, you
may need to consider a CAT5 or optical extender. There's a good
article about it here : http://tinyurl.com/g4rww. As for how
best to
channel, just go by what is consdiered 'regulation friendly'. Pop
into a specialist electricians place (e.g. TLC direct) and get advice
from them. I went for a non regulation friendly diagonal line for my
Plasma cable, because I wanted to keep the signal length as short as
possible.


Is this a DIY job or are you getting someone in to do it ?


Best of luck with it. I went through hell and back with my cabling
chaos. You'll get people trying to demotivate you by saying 'you did
all that just for a flatscreen ?' but trust me - it's worth it when
you see their jaws drop.

Cheers

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Pedro De Oliveira" <groups@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> <delurk>
>
> After moving home I'm about to wallmount the plasma and have
convinced SWMBO
> to go with a node zero (under stairs cupboard).  To this end I have
some
> questions I hope the group can help with:
>
> 1) Plasma is to be mounted aerated (thermalite) bricks.  After much
> consideration I have gone with sleeve anchor bolts (18 of) to hold
40kg.
> Does this seem reasonable? Has anyone on the group one this before?
> Comments?
>
> 2) How do I transfer IR from lounge to node zero?  I have seen
powermids but
> they look a bit big and I was hoping for the unobtrusive look.
What do
> others use?
>
> 3) Is there any problem (regulation wise) with taking the wires
(not power)
> from behind the plasma, going into and up the wall then between the
ceiling
> and upstairs floor and then back down a wall?
>
> Any pitfalls or wise words that others may have would also be
appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
> Pedro
>
>
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