Using Lighting wiring to power LCD TV

[RF Lighting]

That'd be the surface mount version you have, and they actually protrude further than a flushed in FCU.

 

[ericmark]

No not surface mount I will try to find it out and take photo but although never fitted it is old has a plastic backing box about 40mm square which came with it.

 

[RF Lighting]

 

[ban-all-sheds]

That's £11.50 + nationalised bank executive's bonus levy.

The flush one is £9.75+

The same supplier charges £3.95+ for a switched FCU by the same maker, and other suppliers charge less than that.

 

[nickp34]

I dont have the wireless model you have but even with the slimmest wall mounts like I have used you will still have space for a normal socket or normal FCU if you place it to the side of the TV not directly behind in the middle. You wont see the socket. See pictures below.

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[captaincargo]

You can still get hold of lighting plug sockets at Screwfix(one of many suppliers) where you can cut the original plug top off your tv flex and replace it with one of these round pin types.
Using the socket for this sort of plug top will make sure no one can put anything other than lighting on the supply circuit.

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[mattylad]

Whatever you finally do, I'd suggest NOT using a std switched FCU.

Why, because at some point the TV may well have to be removed for servicing/repair & that will be a lot easier if it's a removable plug, rather than wired in.

Just a suggestion.

 

[nickp34]

The TVs power cable has an IEC plug for the connection to the TV, so that can be unplugged from the TV if it needs servicing.

 

[Steve]

The TVs power cable has an IEC plug for the connection to the TV, so that can be unplugged from the TV if it needs servicing.

Though it must be noted, this is not the case with all TVs. I got a new Toshiba LCD, and it has a hardwired power lead. Made it a bit awkward when hanging it up. I had to balance the TV on my knee, foot on a chair, while i reached up with the plug.