Wall Mounting 32" Flat Panel...Help!

dvdguy123 · 12-26-2007, 05:26 PM

Just bought an off brand 32" Ascent/Protron flat panel for a very good price. I am upgrading from an older 20" flat panel that was mounted to my wall using an Omnimount QM100F which is VESA compliant and is good for 13" to 24" tv's and 40lbs. The 32" weighs in at 38.1lbs and only seems to have a template for a VESA 75 (holes are 4" apart in a square and there's actually some sort of box with a handle screwed into the back of the TV where a mount would go) - looks like there's no other screw holes for any other type of mount?

Should I try to use this mount since it's already in a stud OR should I get another VESA mount that can hold more weight/larger TV. I called Omnimount and they said that the TV size and weight both have to be considered when mounting a TV and this mount was not recommended.

Any suggestions?

tipstir · 12-26-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdguy123

Just bought an off brand 32" Ascent/Protron flat panel for a very good price. I am upgrading from an older 20" flat panel that was mounted to my wall using an Omnimount QM100F which is VESA compliant and is good for 13" to 24" tv's and 40lbs. The 32" weighs in at 38.1lbs and only seems to have a template for a VESA 75 (holes are 4" apart in a square and there's actually some sort of box with a handle screwed into the back of the TV where a mount would go) - looks like there's no other screw holes for any other type of mount?

Should I try to use this mount since it's already in a stud OR should I get another VESA mount that can hold more weight/larger TV. I called Omnimount and they said that the TV size and weight both have to be considered when mounting a TV and this mount was not recommended.

Any suggestions?

I recommend VANGUARD VM-230 max 50lbs VESA 75/100 15"-32"
It does come with the mounting screws for the LCD planel and plenty of items for success installation.

dvdguy123 · 12-26-2007, 06:23 PM

Thanks for the recommendation. I was actually looking for a flat mount, but this will work well to mount the 20" TV I am moving into the kitchen.

Still trying to find out if the Omnimount I have will work.

tipstir · 12-26-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvdguy123

Thanks for the recommendation. I was actually looking for a flat mount, but this will work well to mount the 20" TV I am moving into the kitchen.

Still trying to find out if the Omnimount I have will work.

There is a web site that has only this stuff... Peerless
http://www.peerlessindustries.com/

z28rod · 12-27-2007, 06:16 AM

Peerless
Peerless
Peerless

dvdguy123 · 12-27-2007, 08:25 PM

Thanks for all the great advice, I'm still curious, as to if I can use the Omnimount (holds up 40lbs 13" to 24" tv) that I already have on my wall.

I saw some inexpensive flat mounts on monoprice.com, but not sure why I couldn't just use my mount?

Does the screen size of the TV really effect the choice of mount if both are VESA compliant? I thought the weight would be the concern and my new 32" is 38.1 lbs.

z28rod · 12-27-2007, 08:27 PM

Well the tv weighs 38 lbs. and your mount you have will take sets up to 40 lbs, what is the problem, use the mount you have..........

tipstir · 12-27-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvdguy123

Thanks for all the great advice, I'm still curious, as to if I can use the Omnimount (holds up 40lbs 13" to 24" tv) that I already have on my wall.

I saw some inexpensive flat mounts on monoprice.com, but not sure why I couldn't just use my mount?

Does the screen size of the TV really effect the choice of mount if both are VESA compliant? I thought the weight would be the concern and my new 32" is 38.1 lbs.

Then you're all set then..

12-26-2007, 05:26 PM	#1
dvdguy123 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21	Wall Mounting 32" Flat Panel...Help! Just bought an off brand 32" Ascent/Protron flat panel for a very good price. I am upgrading from an older 20" flat panel that was mounted to my wall using an Omnimount QM100F which is VESA compliant and is good for 13" to 24" tv's and 40lbs. The 32" weighs in at 38.1lbs and only seems to have a template for a VESA 75 (holes are 4" apart in a square and there's actually some sort of box with a handle screwed into the back of the TV where a mount would go) - looks like there's no other screw holes for any other type of mount? Should I try to use this mount since it's already in a stud OR should I get another VESA mount that can hold more weight/larger TV. I called Omnimount and they said that the TV size and weight both have to be considered when mounting a TV and this mount was not recommended. Any suggestions?

12-27-2007, 06:16 AM	#5
z28rod I love my plasma Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 51 Posts: 1,699	Peerless Peerless Peerless __________________ Panasonic TH-42PX60U 42" Plasma HDTV Klipsch Quintet™ II MicroSystem AudioSource SW-15 sub. Yamaha RX-V596 Oppo 971H dvd SA 8300 hd stb Olivia 332H lcd Magnavox Progressive DVD Player DP100MW8 Logitech Z-2300 2.1 THX Certified Spkr. Westinghouse LTV-27w2 lcd Magnavox Progressive DVD Player DP100MW8 Logitech Z4 Spkr.

12-27-2007, 08:27 PM	#7
z28rod I love my plasma Join Date: Dec 2006 Age: 51 Posts: 1,699	Well the tv weighs 38 lbs. and your mount you have will take sets up to 40 lbs, what is the problem, use the mount you have.......... __________________ Panasonic TH-42PX60U 42" Plasma HDTV Klipsch Quintet™ II MicroSystem AudioSource SW-15 sub. Yamaha RX-V596 Oppo 971H dvd SA 8300 hd stb Olivia 332H lcd Magnavox Progressive DVD Player DP100MW8 Logitech Z-2300 2.1 THX Certified Spkr. Westinghouse LTV-27w2 lcd Magnavox Progressive DVD Player DP100MW8 Logitech Z4 Spkr.

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dvdguy123 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21	Thanks for the recommendation. I was actually looking for a flat mount, but this will work well to mount the 20" TV I am moving into the kitchen. Still trying to find out if the Omnimount I have will work.

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dvdguy123 How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 21	Thanks for all the great advice, I'm still curious, as to if I can use the Omnimount (holds up 40lbs 13" to 24" tv) that I already have on my wall. I saw some inexpensive flat mounts on monoprice.com, but not sure why I couldn't just use my mount? Does the screen size of the TV really effect the choice of mount if both are VESA compliant? I thought the weight would be the concern and my new 32" is 38.1 lbs.