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    Fixing Tv's to walls

    that depends on how well the cabinet is fitted to the wall!
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    Fixing Tv's to walls

    Hi, I have read some frightening posts on here regarding the type of fixings. One suggests one and a half inch screws, and raw plugs. I will be reading in the paper that someone else was killed because the telly fell off the wall. This is an all too common. What ever you do, DO NOT...
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    hanging 42" tv

    Hi, If you look at the rear cover, you will see 4 black discs covering up the 4 mounting holes. these are to be removed which will expose the 4 threaded fixing posts, In some cases these covers are not fitted, and the 4 holes are exposed anyway. Fitted in the holes in the back cover is a...
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    Mounting a ceiling projector, help!

    The holes in the ceiling will be about 1/2 inch diameter, the spring bit will not be retrievable, if you undo the bolt, the spring bit will remain above the ceiling, on top of the plasterboard, and you would need to buy new ones if you wish to install it somewhere else. as they open up above...
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    Mounting a ceiling projector, help!

    Hi. If you do not wish to use the adhesive to fix the ply to the ceiling, then you could use a larger piece of maybe 1 ft square and secure using about 8 butterfly bolts held around several places around the board. When you want to take it down it will be just a matter of squirting mastic or...
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    Mounting a ceiling projector, help!

    Hi, The four bolts eg: butterfly type or any of the other fixings shown above will be ideal. the glue is for added security. The same method can be used for plasma tv's mounted to a plasterboard wall. but the ply would need to be much larger. and more fixings required but the main reason...
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    TV warranties and John Lewis

    Hi, as an Engineer who repairs for John Lewis, I will say that there warranty is the best thing since sliced bread. I see by another post on here that it was mentioned that the dealer is responsible to repair your set for 6 years. Manufactures do not supply parts for 6 years, many pieces...
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    hanging 42" tv

    Hi, The bolts supplied in the stands are cheap and nasty, they can shear off when fitting. I recommend to buy replacement bolts of the same size from a reputable store. If using an articulated arm as many bolts and large washers will be required. at least 8 of them. Warning when...
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    Mounting a ceiling projector, help!

    Hi, The other alternative is to get a piece of plywood a little larger than the base of the bracket. drill four holes through the plywood, then drill through the holes into the plasterboard. cover plywood with (no nails) adheasive, use 4 butterfly bolts to secure the plywood to the ceiling...
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    TVs Monitor EHT Voltages etc

    Back in the mid 30s and early 40s , the EHT was derived from a mains Transformer. This was capableof deliviring a very high voltage at 50Hz or DC depending on which end you decide was a good idea to poke at the time. at around 8000 volts. very much Killing Power. As Sets developed, High...
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