Noob VESA wall mount help

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So I have a new 32" TV (Evotel ELCD3210USB) and I want to mount it on my wall. I've looked online and some sites say that it's VESA 200x400 compatible, but on some sites, they seem to suggest a 200x200 mount as a "related accessory" to add to the order?

The TV didn't seem to come with a handbook but measuring the four holes in the back gives me 400mm across and 200mm down, but then why do some sites suggest that a 200x200 will fit? :confused:
 
VESA 200x400 mounts seem hard to get hold of, let alone get hold of cheaply.

Any chance of getting them under say £30? It's only a 32" TV, and I don't mind it flat against the wall.
 
Thanks.

Also another question. If a bracket is rated for, say, 15"-23" sets and only 100x100 compatible. Is it safe to put a 200x400 plate adaptor on it for a 32" TV, provided that the TV falls within the allowed weight?


Edit: Nevermind, just found a very cheap tilt/swivel one of the above website, thanks schizo :)
 
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Thanks.

Also another question. If a bracket is rated for, say, 15"-23" sets and only 100x100 compatible. Is it safe to put a 200x400 plate adaptor on it for a 32" TV, provided that the TV falls within the allowed weight?


Edit: Nevermind, just found a very cheap tilt/swivel one of the above website, thanks schizo :)
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your welcome.

as i said i have purchased 3 brackets from them and delivery was very quick (and free) and the prices are very very good.
 
Just a follow up and another question.

I bought a TV mount arm and mounted my TV. The TV falls within the max weight of the mount, and the mount also is able to tilt 20 degrees downwards.

However the TV stays in the 20 degree-downward position and doesn't stay central, meaning it doesn't seem to support the TV's weight properly.

Do you think this will be safe or will I wake up to a crashing sound tonight :eek:
 
At a guess, I'd probably try tightening the screws in the mount a bit further :)
Obviously don't force them, but sounds very much like things are loose and the weight of the TV is causing them to slip.

-Leezer-
 
Here are some pics of the situation. All of them (apart from the last) are when the TV is in it's natural 'resting' postion.

1. Fully extended
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2. Getting it as close to the wall as possible (the weight causes it to slip outwards).
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3. Me demonstrating how it should look when contracted (sorry for the blurry image!)
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The mount I was given from the above site was a mount for a 30" TV, but came with a universal adaptor plate. The rating was 20kg, and my TV is apparently 11kg, so well within the limit. All the screws seem tight.

The two 'arm' bits seem straight, and the places that I've had to screw all seem flat and tight against the TV, so nothing seems loose :confused:
 
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You mean inbetween the two arm bits? It came with an allen key so i'll give it a go, but wouldn't that make it hard to move about?
 
Cool, I'll give it a go and report back.

Though forgive me if I'm being paranoid, but there's no danger of it falling right? :P
 
DirtyJester's tips helped a fair bit, the arm doesn't come away from the wall now when it's contracted, but the mount-head is always in the 'downward' tilt position and there is nothing you can tighten to change this as it's meant to tilt down. The only problem is that it rests at that position for me and doesn't stay central.

I guess I'll have to live with that (unless anyone has any other suggestions ;)), but thanks for the help so far guys.
 
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DirtyJester's tips helped a fair bit, the arm doesn't come away from the wall now when it's contracted, but the mount-head is always in the 'downward' tilt position and there is nothing you can tighten to change this as it's meant to tilt down. The only problem is that it rests at that position for me and doesn't stay central.

I guess I'll have to live with that (unless anyone has any other suggestions ;)), but thanks for the help so far guys.
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Cheers mate but can't take the credit for PhillyDee's tips :) ....oops and leezer3 :)
 
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These wall mounts with long arms always worry me. It's all great that the bracket is rated to take the weight but:

- Are the fixing sufficient not to pull out? There is a lot of force on the top screw pulling it out as opposed to down.
- Does the rating account for that time when you accidently lean on it or fall over and grab onto it

To mount my TV I have gone for a flush mount to minimise additional forces acting on the screws and will likely chemical anchor bolts into the wall. It may be complete overkill but last thing I want to do is fall over drunk one night and take the tv with it!
 
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These wall mounts with long arms always worry me. It's all great that the bracket is rated to take the weight but:

- Are the fixing sufficient not to pull out? There is a lot of force on the top screw pulling it out as opposed to down.
- Does the rating account for that time when you accidently lean on it or fall over and grab onto it
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I've got the mount below. It hasn't fallen off in a year (so far!) and is doing a good job of holding up my 32" LG - even when I stott drunkenly against the screen. I know what you mean about nerves, though. For months afterwards I'd check the bracket to see if it had moved off the wall. It's solid, though, and cost me less than £20 if that helps. It'll mount VESA 200x200 or 400x200 and is very easy to put up.
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The LCD 107 universal wall mount.
 
That's what I don't want, feeling that I need to check the bracket every few days to make sure! Chemical bolts should be good for a few hundred kg meaning I can fit it then forget about it!
 
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