[stelangton]

just moved into house so thought id take advantage of the decorating and sort out speaker cables etc !! lookin at a few on here thought it had to be done looks so much better!

[jonny round boy]

Ste, looks really good! Well done.

Just 1 point - running power cables at an angle like that is definitely a no-no other than that, spot on

[fourfoot]

Originally Posted by jonny round boy

Just 1 point - running power cables at an angle like that is definitely a no-no

Was thinking that m'self when I saw the photo. Other than that, looks tidy

So how should the cables have been routed ? As im sure the power cable etc would not have been long enough to go across and then up ????

[stelangton]

The plug is now behind the tv i put another socket there but if i had done it at an angle, why would that have been so bad???

[fourfoot]

The IEE wiring regulations state that mains cable should be buried atleast 50mm into the wall and protected against screw/drill/nail damage, and should go within a 150mm area in a straight line horizontally or vertically from the electrical accessory (socket). (this is why it's usually deemed safe to drill a hole in a wall aslong as you're not within the area 150mm horizontally or vertically from an accessory)

[stelangton]

ah right didnt know that cheers for the info mate

[fourfoot]

TBH though, since it was you who installed it and you know where it is, you'll know not to put any shelf brackets or whatever on the wall there, so it's not worth bothering with.

In my opinion electrical regulations are way over the top. If you followed them to the letter your average joe wouldn't be allowed to wire up a plug, nevermind fit a new socket

[stelangton]

yeah mate there be nothing getting nailed there!!!

[louishm]

these plasma/lcd installs are getting better/neater every time a new one pops up (not saying all the others aren't neat). i did a lot of reading on the forums before doing my hc. will be doing the same before i hang my 50" sammy in the living room..


great job ste, give yourself a pat on the back

[dobbin]

Originally Posted by fourfoot

TBH though, since it was you who installed it and you know where it is, you'll know not to put any shelf brackets or whatever on the wall there, so it's not worth bothering with.

But what if he sells the house in the near or distant future? The new owner will not have a clue where the cables are.

I agree with you about some of the regulations but IMO there is a good reason in this case.

[stelangton]

dont worry folks the cables will go with me so there be no danger to anyone, hope that helps replace calm

[regishaunus]

Ste, I think you done a great job there. Cant wait to get m set up up and running at last. funding is in excess of 90% there now.