tv support screws

cattie · 29 Aug 2004

Sorry if it seems a silly question. I took down a tv support from a bedroom wall before decorating it. It's only now I'm ready to put it back that I've noticed 2 screws are longer than the other 2. I've reasoned that the longer 2 must be the bottom ones as that would take more strain, but thought I'd take some advice first. It would be awful if I got it wrong & the support, along with the tv & a lump of the wall came crashing to the ground.

TexMex · 29 Aug 2004

You're wrong, the top ones take most of the strain, due to leverage, the bottom of the bracket is being pushed into the wall by the weight of the TV, whereas the top is being levered away from the wall.

2scoops0406 · 29 Aug 2004

TexMex said:
You're wrong, the top ones take most of the strain, due to leverage, the bottom of the bracket is being pushed into the wall by the weight of the TV, whereas the top is being levered away from the wall.

I agree with TexMex.

AdamW · 30 Aug 2004

Tex is 100% correctamundo.

Good thing you checked

Jasonb · 30 Aug 2004

Thats unless whoever put the bracket up couldn,t get a good fixing at the bottom.

But most likely the long ones go in the top.

Jason

DAZB · 30 Aug 2004

Just swap the small ones for long ones as well. Job done.

AdamW · 30 Aug 2004

Provided the holes and plugs are all the same length

cattie · 31 Aug 2004

Thanks guys, obviously my reasoning was pretty screwed!

alfonso · 31 Aug 2004

I have also got one of these to hang. I bought i some time ago and have lost the screws and plugs along with fitting guide.
What size screws/plugs do you suggest i use.
It will be fixed to plaster wall (not plasterboard internal wall).
It will be supporting a 14" tv/vid combi.

Thanks in advance
Alf

big-all · 31 Aug 2004

assuming its steel plate of less than 6mm

10x 2inch with brown plugs [6mm masonary bit]

big all

AdamW · 31 Aug 2004

Depends what the wall material is.

Brickwork, 2" screws and plugs would be fine for this I think (4 screws?). Breezeblock... wouldn't that require longer screws?

Personally, I would use 3" or even 4". Just gives a bit more peace of mind.

Make sure that the plugs are driven BELOW the level of the plaster. I.e, drill the hole a centimetre or so deeper than the length of the plug, insert plug, then tap it in with a piece of dowel or similar until the entire of the plug is in the brick/block, NOT in the plaster.

big-all · 31 Aug 2004

good point adam

i had assumed brick [yes i know shouldnt make assumptions]

big all

alfonso · 31 Aug 2004

Thanks for replies fellas
Yes it is breeze block and it aint no more than 6mm plate.
Will do it tomorrow .
fingers crossed

Alf

masona · 3 Sep 2004

I use Fischer screw for my bracket but may need to drill the hole bigger on the plate.

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