Advice on hanging 46" LCD to DryWall

[Mr.trytofixitmyself]

I saw the drawing attached. I like the idea a lot. I think this is how I'm going to do this. Now my last question would be, how deep should I go into the concrete for this to hold properly?

Thanks again for the drawing. (I think I felt light bulbs popping up in my head).

[HayZee518]

you shouldn't have to go far. the rawl plug or tamp-in's lead sheath is about 1 1/4 inch long. go at least that depth and add a little. this is for a 3/8" rawl plug for a 3/8" threaded rod -or- bolt.

[Mr.trytofixitmyself]

I went with just two butterfly anchors and it's fine!


Just kidding. That bad boy is fastened with four heavy duty concrete bolts (the kind you need a socket wrench to tighten). I hung from the bracket and if it can hold a 225lb man then I'm sure it will hold a 75lb LCD. Anyway this is pretty damn solid right now and I'm happy with it.

Now for the cords inside the wall.

I have heard many people telling me that power cords don't belong inside walls. It's against code. Rather than breaking code I wanted to find out if there are alternatives to having to build another outlet.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks again for all your input on hanging my LCD it brought me a lot of insight.

[HayZee518]

you can get surface mount wiremold. it is a plastic channel that adheres to most wall surfaces. it has a box that mates to the raceway and has an extension box that mounts over an existing [plastic, metal] wallcase. the outlet you remove gets put right back in this [takeoff] box. electronic supply stores sell a tubular "loom" which is a closed spiral of plastic tubing thast you can bundle your coax and speaker wires

[loki791]

Attach it to the ceiling, not the wall, with a ceiling track perpendicular to the wall. Then you can pull the TV away from the wall and swivel it 90 degrees in either direction.