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Help! Plug & Aerial sockets blocking where I want to mount TV

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.42 PM

Hi everyone, I've been thinking about this issue for weeks and I'm still stuck. Basically, my plug sockets and aerial sockets are in the exact position I want to mount my TV. The sockets are also an absolute eyesore as you can see cables running down the wall. In an ideal world, I'd simply lower the sockets, however I'm aware of building regulations that limit their height to at least 450mm. I also don't want to mount the TV above the sockets, as it's too high and it will be a huge eyesore. Does anyone have any suggestions on how/what/where I can move this row of sockets so that they are basically invisible from my eyeline and will allow me to mount my TV against the wall? E.g. are recessed sockets a thing? I'm open to all ideas! EDIT- would something like Syncbox work? https://www.sync-box.com/syncbox-hidden-socket-system/ Photos: - The sockets I'm talking about: https://imgur.com/9ONjCV8 - View from the front of the TV: https://imgur.com/mFfkorO - The height of the sockets vs TV: https://imgur.com/XoTU4P9

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4 Answers

DEACON ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Rating: 5 out of 5

Grimsby

Can you show me the building regulation for the height of these sockets ? This applies to New Builds or a disabled installation. 450mm height minimum is rubbish in an ordinary installation.

Answered1 July 2021

Anonymous user

Hi there, although vague, Part M of the building regulations is applicable to new builds, the ease of access to, and use of, buildings, including facilities for disabled occupants. You can have the sockets lowered if you wish. It is recommended that accessories be 450mm-1200mm.

Answered30 June 2021

Swalectrix Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5

Truro

The regulation you refer to is for sockets for general use, a socket/accessory for a specific reason can go anywhere. It does seem a lot of effort to solve the issue you’re having, have you considered installing the sockets upside down to prevent the cables showing beneath the tv? A bit out of the box but maybe suitable in this case. I’m sure you with the correct wall mount you could make that work well with minimal interference, worst case just get a bigger tv ;)

Answered1 July 2021

Dearness Electrical

Rating: 5 out of 5

Derby

I've installed those syncboxes and they need an incredibly deep back box which is provided when you buy one. So if you're wall is plasterboard then all good but if its brick you'll need to chase the wall out. It's usually possible to mount a television on a wall bracket and have the sockets behind the TV as the bracket does hold TV off the wall by a certain amount. Just be careful if you're drilling into the wall immediately above the sockets as you're in a safe zone and there could be live cables in there.

Answered3 July 2021