LCD Wall bracket Question

jinkybhoy

Hi

I have a extending wall bracket bought - you know the ones that extend out and swivel round side to side(have had a while). On box it says max size 26" and weight 15kg.

Now I have a 32" tv (bigger than recommedned) but the weight is 14.5kg(less than max weight)

My question is - Is this asking for trouble or should the bracket hold the tv safely?

I am placing the bracket on a partition wall and it will be secured into joist behind that with 2 long screws.

If it's a complete no go, i'll obviouslly buy a correct one but just thought I'd ask. Thanks

fergal.b

If you are under the recommended weight and the size of the screen doesn't interfere with the angle you want to view it at you should be fine.



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darragh o meara

If your tv is 14.5kg and the stand will take 15kg, you sure are asking for trouble especially if it's a extending swiveling type. The law of the lever comes into play here. Even though your tv is 14.5kg by the time it's extended out it will exert more than 14.5kg of force on the bracket attached to the wall.

As an engineer, Id personally go with a higher weight rating for peace of mind.

GreeBo

darragh o meara wrote: »

If your tv is 14.5kg and the stand will take 15kg, you sure are asking for trouble especially if it's a extending swiveling type. The law of the lever comes into play here. Even though your tv is 14.5kg by the time it's extended out it will exert more than 14.5kg of force on the bracket attached to the wall.

As an engineer, Id personally go with a higher weight rating for peace of mind.

I'd assume the manufacturer took that into account.

mac_09

As GreeBo said this is taken into account by the manufacturer.

The only problem I can see is the swivel and if the TV will be angled correctly when extended -side of TV will hit against wall when turned.

My view - try it out and see!

jinkybhoy

mac_09 wrote: »

The only problem I can see is the swivel and if the TV will be angled correctly when extended -side of TV will hit against wall when turned.

My view - try it out and see!

Ah yeah - I never actually thouight about that side of it actually!!Doh.:o

I think I may just get a 26" and use the 32" somewhere else - i want it to swivel round a lot more that a 32" would allow.

Thanks Boardsies - That's actually saved me a lot of time and trouble:)

GreeBo

cut out some cardboard and see how it fits swivel wise.