Wall Mount 35KG+ TV
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I'm a little nervous about wall mounting my plasma TV which weighs in at 36.4KG. Though as needs dictate, can somebody recommend a wall mounting mechanism that might assuage my apprehensions.
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premier mounts make the best wall mounts I have ever seen in my life.
So strong you could hang a few human beings off them no problem.
http://www.mounts.com/products/flat-panel-mounts/
they aren't cheap though
http://www.mounts.com/AM300-B
my mate has like 6 of that model in his home
Many thanks for the recommendation. Not cheap is an understatement.
$625 is over £350! Do you know of anything nearer to the £50 range. 
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As long as it's going on a concrete or brick wall, most the mounts on the rainforest would cope with that weight just check the descriptions.
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Many thanks for the recommendation. Not cheap is an understatement.
Found one for £300 on ebay
You wanted one that would "assuage my apprehensions" so if that doesn't I don't know what would.
The more you pay the better the quality bear in fact that is for a articulated arm which moves back and forward, side to side and tilts up and down.
you could probably get one of their basic wall mounts for £50-£100.
look at their website and see what the basic models are and google their product numbers.
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That's exactly what I used my bracket for:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003U46SWC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I installed that into a brick chimney breast - above the old fireplace. It comes with 6 large wall bolts. You don't need to pay any more. It's been up since August and is extremely sturdy. The truth is that 36kg is pretty standard tbh.
One annoying thing about it is that you have to reach behind the TV and unscrew fastening screws by hand - whereas more expensive ones have a spring mounted mechanism but how often are you going to remove the TV from the wall once all is complete?
Cheers, I've seen that one. What model is your TV and how much does it weigh?
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Panasonic P42GT30 - only around 20KG but it's the reviews of the product i'd draw your attention to. It's rated to 75KG so I think we can agree it wil hold half that.
Seriously 36KG is a non issue.
Cheers. I went through almost all the 1500 reviews looking specifically for the people who stated they had TV's over 35KG and found too many disconcerting reviews to be 100% sure it would cope more than adequately. It prompted me to find one a little more expensive in the same range that was built with sturdier materials and they have one for just over £20 which I may get. The other I'm considering is made by Cheetah and costs £29 but also comes with a free 3m good quality HDMI cable.
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Good stuff.
From my perspective I think you're over thinking it but I'm glad you're not contemplating paying much more.
Maybe, though I'd rather err on the side of caution. Some of the guys with 35KG TV noticed a bend in the attachment and it just seemed sensible not to ignore this. Especially when for a few pounds more I can get something made of stronger material and also the kind of mechanism I prefer. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000WL6YY8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A20ASF6PRMN86
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Wall mounting a heavy TV is a piece of cake.
Get the appropriate fixings for your wall and the necessary tools/bits you need and take your time. You don't need a stupidly expensive bracket.
My 60 inch Pioneer is fixed to a brick wall with a bracket that cost £70.00 (and that was 3 or 4 years ago too) and is fixed to the wall with 6 fixings. I can hang off the bracket.
If you are not confident drilling etc have you not a got diy competent mate who can lend a hand?
Get the appropriate fixings for your wall and the necessary tools/bits you need and take your time. You don't need a stupidly expensive bracket.
My 60 inch Pioneer is fixed to a brick wall with a bracket that cost £70.00 (and that was 3 or 4 years ago too) and is fixed to the wall with 6 fixings. I can hang off the bracket.
If you are not confident drilling etc have you not a got diy competent mate who can lend a hand?
I have this mount:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Veryw/d/B003VURO6E
Very sturdy with very easy movement but I was after an articulating mount. It's not very flush to the wall but it depends on what you are after.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Veryw/d/B003VURO6E
Very sturdy with very easy movement but I was after an articulating mount. It's not very flush to the wall but it depends on what you are after.
Sounds like a standard weight for most plasmas in the 50"+ range. I fit these quite a lot for customers and have one at home myself. I tend to use Philex wall mounts as they work simply and reliably. Should be able to get a tilt one for up to 62" for around £45 as a retail customer.
The screws for fixing to the tv are all good and you can use them just fine, be sure to use the washers and double check the lengths gently first. (I've seen folks screw in long screws and crack the screen before) If the screws go all the way in without getting stiff before fully inserted they are fine.
Next throw away any wall fixings you may have come with the mount, this is absolutely essential if you want piece of mind. I refuse to fit for any customer that doesn't like my wall fixings and wants me to use the supplied screws. For a flat wall mount with ONLY a tilt you can safely use M8 coach screws. Make sure you get M8x50mm at a minimum with 60mm as extra safe, along with grey nylon wall plugs. You will need a 10mm drill bit for those and really you are going to have to use a proper sds rotary hammer drill. Anything else will tire you out and burn out bits before long. Make sure you use between 6-8 screws then if you do not feel confident to fully swing your body weight around don't hang the telly.
Best to do this when the missus is out as you really are going to put big holes in the wall, but I do all my customers mountings like that and have never had a single issue in over 6 years.
One last note is about cantilever mounts, forget anything that you can buy in tesco/currys etc if your telly is above 32". Real cantilever mounts for large screen will set you back at least £100 and you will have to use at least proper rawl bolts or maybe even resin and threaded rods.
Other than those few points its a fairly standard procedure with little to go wrong. Oh invest in a good quality level.
The screws for fixing to the tv are all good and you can use them just fine, be sure to use the washers and double check the lengths gently first. (I've seen folks screw in long screws and crack the screen before) If the screws go all the way in without getting stiff before fully inserted they are fine.
Next throw away any wall fixings you may have come with the mount, this is absolutely essential if you want piece of mind. I refuse to fit for any customer that doesn't like my wall fixings and wants me to use the supplied screws. For a flat wall mount with ONLY a tilt you can safely use M8 coach screws. Make sure you get M8x50mm at a minimum with 60mm as extra safe, along with grey nylon wall plugs. You will need a 10mm drill bit for those and really you are going to have to use a proper sds rotary hammer drill. Anything else will tire you out and burn out bits before long. Make sure you use between 6-8 screws then if you do not feel confident to fully swing your body weight around don't hang the telly.
Best to do this when the missus is out as you really are going to put big holes in the wall, but I do all my customers mountings like that and have never had a single issue in over 6 years.
One last note is about cantilever mounts, forget anything that you can buy in tesco/currys etc if your telly is above 32". Real cantilever mounts for large screen will set you back at least £100 and you will have to use at least proper rawl bolts or maybe even resin and threaded rods.
Other than those few points its a fairly standard procedure with little to go wrong. Oh invest in a good quality level.
