Plasma Flat Screen Installation

[SxD]

After an almost certain mid-life crisis, I've just bought a huge 42" plasma flat screen TV and now haven't got a clue where to start with installing it.

I found these guys www.thetechguys.com and was wondering if they were worth it? has anybody else used them? the website looks good and i guess they'll know what they're doing.

thanks

 

[Anon_F]

The site & www.thetechguys.com is part of DSG which includes PCWorld, Currys & The Link.
Where did you buy the TV from, can they not help?

 

[V_R]

I am asuming you want to mount it on the wall? AFAIK all you have to do is mount the wall bracket and hang the plasma on it.

If Flops is around, i think he does this kind of thing for a living or similier Maybe he will be able to help you more.

With regards to the connections, it depends on what you want to connect to it. But thats easy enough.

 

[SxD]

I bought the TV from a company online which won't install it for me - its just the machine. Feckit - do you consider this a good thing that The Tech Guys are part of DSG? Does that make them more reliable? Ummmm I wonder...... I've never dealt with PC World or anything like that before.

I mean basically I don't want the thing to fall off the wall.

 

[TriplexDread]

Make sure you are putting it on a solid wall not a partition one.

You will need a decent spirit level too.

I would recommend using no less than 2.5inch 10's posidrive screws
Try not to go into the morter stay in the brick if possible, and make sure the screws are good quality to prevent shearing.

So

Pencil
Spiritlevel
2.5inch size 10 posidrive screws with size 8-10 plugs. Usually Brown colour
A decent drill and 8mm bit.

Any other thoughts guys and gals?

 

[Anon_F]

Any other thoughts guys and gals?

Avoid going in to electricity cabling.
Work out the best point to put it up on.

 

[itsme]

What I did> Chase a 5" wide 4ft long section of the wall, place a length of square drain pipe in the recess so as to accommodate the cables do as TD has said the finished job>>> Not just a pretty face am I

 

[V_R]

Looks good Itsme, but you dont strike me as the sort of person that owns an Xbox 360!

 

[itsme]

Looks good Itsme, but you dont strike me as the sort of person that owns an Xbox 360!

Grand children, my young man, Grand children
Its a good job though aint it [Walking away blowing my own trumpet]

 

[V_R]

That's what i thought you'd say. Bet that keeps 'em quiet for a few hours!!

 

[SxD]

Hi there thanks for all the tips - seems like some of you have done this before. I'm not sure I'll be able to do the DIY job but I'll certainly let you know how it all goes if I do attempt it. Still wouldn't mind a comment or two on the tech guys if anyone has any experience with that.


Many thanks guys

 

[TriplexDread]

What you need to know mate?

In case you decide to start fittign cables in the wall and stuff. Heres a link for you to browse at.

They will make you any cable or wall outlet you want to your spec


http://www.euronetwork.co.uk/

 

[SxD]

Right - I've had a think about this and decided its probably best not start messing around it with it myself. Plus I'm ultra busy at the moment with work and not putting up my TV. I was quoted £139 by The Tech Guys for a full installation. Does this sound reasonable to you?

 

[SxD]

Any Ideas?

Sorry if I'm being a pain

 

[V_R]

Personally i wouldn't pay them to do it, i'd rather do it myself. but if yur that busy or not confident enough then go for it.

Have you a mate that is DIY savvy?

 

[cameronpack]

Recess

Hi folks,
I am currently renovating an old cottage and basically starting from scratch inside. Lisa and I are going to put a flat screen TV in the living room and I would like to recess it into the wall to create a smooth seemless finish. I was wondering if you would be able to answer a couple of questions for me?
1) Will the TV be OK recessed? or will it overheat?
2) Will the sound be affected then?
3) If so, can I remedy it by adding a cinema surround sound system and recess those speakers too?
Thanks
Cameron

 

[itsme]

You HAVE to have air circulation or it will overheat BANG. Air in at the bottom out at the top.

 

[cameronpack]

Thanks for the info Itsme. I was worried that would be the case.

Thanks again
Cam

 

[itsme]

Thanks for the info Itsme. I was worried that would be the case.

Thanks again
Cam

You could do as I did put it in a recess but leave a gap of two/three inches all around the screen that way the air will circulate

 

[cameronpack]

Oh right? Does that look ok? Do you have a pic of it? and did that affect the sound fromt he TV?

Cam