Forgive me if this question has been asked, but every instance I found tunred into an argument about surge protection, which is not what I am after.

I recentlly purchased a 50" panasonic plasma and a universal wall mount. The mount is very slim and only protrudes 1" from the wall.

My problem is I want to install an electrical outlet behind the TV but the power cord plug is longer than 1".

The only viable solution I have heard is to build a small alcove into the wall for the electrical outlet but I don't really know how to go about doing this.

Has anyone else ran into this problem?

Just go down to home cheapo and get the recessed clock outlet. It's only like 5 bucks.
I did this but these parts are not typically available locally. If you want one outlet, then the clock outlet is perfect.

http://www.torino.members.sonic.net/pics/mount.jpg

Is what you have called a recessed clock outlet also? Where did you get yours from?

The outlet is a Leviton 5280 that has built in surge protection. The recessed box came from http://www.recessedelectricaldesigns.com/index.cfm/home.htm

Hope that helps.

Just go down to home cheapo and get the recessed clock outlet. It's only like 5 bucks.
I did this but these parts are not typically available locally. If you want one outlet, then the clock outlet is perfect.

http://www.torino.members.sonic.net/pics/mount.jpg


I've got the same mount,and I love it. That thing is a beast!! I hung from mine before hanging my plasma :D

What's the make and model of the slim mount?

Sanus VMPL3 it comes with both low profile and tilting brackets. Just got my 58 hung up too. Taking a breather hehe

The VMPL3 is only 1" thick? Is that the one hahns used?

Thanks Torino....

I'm seemingly obsessed with the cleanest living room install I can do considering my goals and you just gave me a great way to recess the plugs...even though they will mostly be hidden behind my Premier AM3-B mount.

Here's another in-wall surge protector with some power cleanup as well...more expensive but thought I'd throw it out there as PSAUDIO has a great rep in the obsessed audio world:

http://psaudio.com/products/soloist.asp

Thanks for all of the replies everyone. I mounted the set this weekend. The outlet was exactly what I needed.

Arch, the mount that I used was very similar but a little different,

http://www.mountsdirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=52&products_id=53&osCsid=1a388dbd2582621977e16e70d5675c54

I will probably replace the cheapo outlet with a good one with Surge protection soon.

One last question. I'm in the process of building the entertainment center to go beneath the set. It will be in the style of a salamander design or the one in this link

http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/collection.do?method=get&id=377776&cat=55

Does anyone know where to get perforated metal to use on the doors?

Thanks.

hey torino nice install, I see u got it up there with the 3 studs very cool, I was lucky I found 4 studs, but anyway that mount is the best for the 58pz we got, post some pics of the finished product when u get done, also as of last night I have 90 hours on my 58pz and it is kicking butt :)

hey torino nice install, I see u got it up there with the 3 studs very cool, I was lucky I found 4 studs, but anyway that mount is the best for the 58pz we got, post some pics of the finished product when u get done

Thanks, and as you wish.....
By the way, this set is SWEET!! Should have 100 hours on it by the end of the week so i can turn the settings back up!

http://www.torino.members.sonic.net/pics/58panny1.JPG

oh man that is cool, how far back is your viewing distance? and how do you like it so far?

12ft from the couch and up to about 25 feet since the kitchen is directly behind the couch. I love it, no HD content yet, will be ordering soon though.

I recentlly purchased a 50" panasonic plasma and a universal wall mount. The mount is very slim and only protrudes 1" from the wall.

My problem is I want to install an electrical outlet behind the TV but the power cord plug is longer than 1".

The only viable solution I have heard is to build a small alcove into the wall for the electrical outlet but I don't really know how to go about doing this.

Has anyone else ran into this problem?
Yup, Recessed wall outlet is good idea. Also, I used right-angle power cords (Tributaries) that came in 1' and 3' lengths. Additionally, I used right angle RCA plugs (Steren) to make the A/V connections.