mattwalker
Guys!
DO NOT PUT THE POWERPOINT BEHIND THE TV!!
Sorry for yelling but this is important.
New flat panel TV's will hotspot (get hot) where the power point is located and will burnout quicker.
There are several better options..
1/ Run the cord down the inside of the wall and plug it in at the socket.
2/ Run the cord down the inside of the wall and plug it into a socket in the next room.
3/ Run the cord up the wall and into the ceiling to a switched socket.
The TV must be able to be switched on and off and if you locate it in one of these spots you will have easy access for servicing, switching off for holidays etc.
DO NOT PUT THE POWERPOINT BEHIND THE TV!!
Sorry for yelling but this is important.
New flat panel TV's will hotspot (get hot) where the power point is located and will burnout quicker.
There are several better options..
1/ Run the cord down the inside of the wall and plug it in at the socket.
2/ Run the cord down the inside of the wall and plug it into a socket in the next room.
3/ Run the cord up the wall and into the ceiling to a switched socket.
The TV must be able to be switched on and off and if you locate it in one of these spots you will have easy access for servicing, switching off for holidays etc.
Hi Matt,
I met my automation guy today and told him about this issue and his response was cow manure. This guy has been doing installations for many years and has done heaps of large scale homes and businesses not to mention his own home and has never seen the issue you mention.
I just had a go myself at feeling my 50" plasma and cable and both are quite cool, after running all day. I have a recent Panasonic so perhaps my model is better at managing heat. There might be bigger issues with lower quality brands.
The other thing this sparkie mentioned is that, even though a lot of people do it, running the power cord in the wall is illegal unless the cable is rated for in-wall installation. In most cases the power cable is not rated in this way.
Cheers,
Jamie