Connecting LG TV to existing cable through wall

[dcav]

I have just bought an LG 19LU TV. This is for my daughter who rents a flat.

In the flat there was already a Ferguson TV mounted on a wall bracket but this TV did not work. The existing wall mounted TV was powered by a cable which emerged from the wall behind the TV itself and I expected simply to fit the new LG onto the existing bracket and connect the existing power lead into the new LG TV. There is a fused spur 5 feet below the TV that controls the power to this cable.

However, the connector on the cable coming out of the wall was different to the one needed for the LG. So I thought I would simply snip of the old connector, fit the LG type and all would be well. However, the cable feeding the old Ferguson TV had a brown and blue cable, but no earth, whereas the LG cable does have an earth. If I connect the LG connector to this cable (ignoring the earth wire) will this cause any problems and/or damage to the TV.

Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[bernardgreen]

If I connect the LG connector to this cable (ignoring the earth wire) will this cause any problems and/or damage to the TV

Possible hazard of electrocution if the TV requires the earth to ensure it is safe to touch.

 

[Iggifer]

What kind of connector is on there currently? A kettle lead type connector?
What connector is on the TV? a figure of 8 connector?

Either way you can probably get a adapter to save cutting wires

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Female-Socket-Figure-Eight-Adapter/dp/B00589PYL8

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Indeed.

The people who sell that should be imprisoned, and you should be banished for suggesting its use WHEN YOU KNOW THAT THE TV NEEDS AN EARTH!

 

[Iggifer]

TBF, you're quite right, I missed that from the post.

OP don't use the suggested adapter, although, I'm guessing it's the other way round now I've re read the post, with an IEC for the LG and a figure of 8 for the old one.

 

[Grizzly]

Indeed.

The people who sell that should be imprisoned

Mind explaining why?

The product linked to is perfectly fine (think about it).
Now, if it were a male figure-of-8 (C7) to female 'kettle' (C13) you'd have a point, but not in this case.

and you should be banished for suggesting its use WHEN YOU KNOW THAT THE TV NEEDS AN EARTH!

The only thing Iggi is guilty of in this instance is for suggesting a product that would not work in the situation described in the OP.
Not really grounds for banishment

 

[jamesmcbride]

Some equipment has C13 connections with only two pins, but still get a standard "kettle lead" in the box

 

[Grizzly]

Some equipment has C13 connections with only two pins, but still get a standard "kettle lead" in the box

True.
An inlet of this type is known as a C18 connector.

The OP would need to confirm if the LG TV in question had a C14 or C18 inlet.
However, even if it did, it would still be extremely poor practice, and potentially very dangerous for future users, to put a C13 connector on a 2-core cable.

Useful link: http://www.leadsdirect.co.uk/files/IEC Connector Types.pdf