So im thinking of using a Wall Bracket for my new 32" LCD Tv..

Im a total noob when it comes to this kind of stuff but im thinking if i use a wall bracket then im gonna have visible wires etc leading to the power sockets and dvd etc..

Can someone advise me on a way to hide these or set things up correctly ?

[sbowler]

You have two options, firstly you could channel out the wall, and place wires within it and then replaster. And the second option is to purchase some white conduit. This can be bought in various sizes and has a self adhesive backing to it, cables go inside and the top clips back on. This can then be painted to match the color of the wall. I use this for my rear surround speakers and it works well. Personaly I would go for the first option, its more hassle but its a much neater job in the end.

Originally Posted by sbowler

You have two options, firstly you could channel out the wall, and place wires within it and then replaster. And the second option is to purchase some white conduit. This can be bought in various sizes and has a self adhesive backing to it, cables go inside and the top clips back on. This can then be painted to match the color of the wall. I use this for my rear surround speakers and it works well. Personaly I would go for the first option, its more hassle but its a much neater job in the end.

Hi, thanks for the reply.

The first does sound like the better option but obviously a huge drawback would be what if you need to recable or run extra cables in it, then you would be stuffed surely ?

The second sounds ok because if i decide i want the TV on the other wall for whatever reason then it would be easy to take down the conduit.

Hmm...

[clockworks]

The best option is to fit some conduit inside the wall. If the wall is solid (brick/block and plaster), cut a channel and fit some plastic waste pipe. Choose a size that will allow you to feed the biggest plug through it.

Fit 2 normal metal back boxes behing the screen, and another at the bottom of the wall, behind your equipment rack. Put a piece of waste pipe between 2 of the boxes. Run a mains cable from an existing socket to the second back box behind the screen, and fit a 13 amp socket or fused cable outlet.

You need to enlarge the holes in the back boxes to match the size of the waste pipe. When you run the cables through the pipe, leave a piece of strong string in there. This will allow you to pull new cables through later.

If your wall is plasterboard and stud, just make a hole at the top and bottom, and drop your cables through.