wall mounting ?

[mr_2005]

I want to mount my samsung 5053 to the wall. I also want to run the wires throught the wall.

Is there any fire danger of runing the power calbe that came with the tv throught the wall?

What's the best way to do the power aspect of fishing the wires throught the wall?

[CatManDoo]

Originally Posted by mr_2005

I want to mount my samsung 5053 to the wall. I also want to run the wires throught the wall.

Is there any fire danger of runing the power calbe that came with the tv throught the wall?

What's the best way to do the power aspect of fishing the wires throught the wall?

Yes, and it's probably against the electrical code too. It would void your insurance if you ever have a fire. Don't do it; consult a certified electrician.

[Mingy]

Originally Posted by mr_2005

I want to mount my samsung 5053 to the wall. I also want to run the wires throught the wall.

Is there any fire danger of runing the power calbe that came with the tv throught the wall?

What's the best way to do the power aspect of fishing the wires throught the wall?

The only cable which can be run through walls is ROMEX and BX armoured cable. Big danger to run a power cord or extension through a wall. Not only a fire risk, but there is a good chance your insurer would wash their hands of you.

The general rule with electrical is, if you have to ask, you should call an electrician. The electrician will run romex or BX through the wall (as appropriate) using a fish and/or a flexible drill. He will mount an electrical box behind the TV. You'll also want him to run one or two HDMI cables, maybe cable/antenna coax, audio, and/or component video cables. He'll run these separetly and they'll go to a different box.

[mr_2005]

Originally Posted by Mingy

The only cable which can be run through walls is ROMEX and BX armoured cable. Big danger to run a power cord or extension through a wall. Not only a fire risk, but there is a good chance your insurer would wash their hands of you.

The general rule with electrical is, if you have to ask, you should call an electrician. The electrician will run romex or BX through the wall (as appropriate) using a fish and/or a flexible drill. He will mount an electrical box behind the TV. You'll also want him to run one or two HDMI cables, maybe cable/antenna coax, audio, and/or component video cables. He'll run these separetly and they'll go to a different box.

ok i understand the eletric needs to be done professionall. I am having a electrician come out and move my outlet up behind wherethe TV will be. when you say he'll do a seperate box for HDMI, does the mean he will make an inpot box near the floor and an output higher up behind the plasma? or is he just running a cable through holes in the wall?

[judoant]

I would say yes to a box behind the tv and one below by the components. It is my understanding that everything except electrical can be run behind the wall with no issues.

[VideeO]

Originally Posted by mr_2005

when you say he'll do a seperate box for HDMI, does the mean he will make an inpot box near the floor and an output higher up behind the plasma? or is he just running a cable through holes in the wall?

He probably won't, and you don't want him to install "wired boxes" for HDMI. Reason: costly and too many interconnects could be a problem with HDMI.

What you want, is some sort of a box in the wall with a grommet in the bottom behind the TV, and another near the floor with a grommet at the top, and the grommets connected with pvc or similar. Or just grommets in the wall.

[dflood75]

I picked up a flange inlet, part number HBL-5278C. Which is basically an electrical outlet with external prongs. I guess you could call it an outie instead of an innie. Using this to basically build an in-wall extension cord. I want to be able to use a surge protector with my new XBR4.

[tipstir]

My wall mount finally go here by wagon train stagecoach! Took for ever to get here! Now where should I mount it not's my issue now. But it comes with all the hardware and screws for your LCD panel to be mounted. Also has a nice little green leveler.