They all screw into a standard wall box. If you dont have one you will have a problem attaching it to anything
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Monoprice Wallplates and Such..... just a question
Quick question... are the HDMI wallplates and speaker plates standard size? Will they mount on single gang drywall electical boxes?
Here is an example...........
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Like that. Will it mount on a reg electical box or do I screw it right into my drywall (Can I do it without a drywall (electrical) box)?
Thanks!
Same goes for the speaker wallplates and everything else.
Here is an example...........
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
Like that. Will it mount on a reg electical box or do I screw it right into my drywall (Can I do it without a drywall (electrical) box)?
Thanks!
Same goes for the speaker wallplates and everything else.
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If you are not familiar with OLD WORK drywall boxes it is time to get acquainted.
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Basically you cut a rectangular hole in a section of drywall not backed by a stud, pop in the box, twist a couple of screws and wings flare out gripping the back side of the drywall. Those Monoprice wall plates will then fit to those boxes.
Basically you cut a rectangular hole in a section of drywall not backed by a stud, pop in the box, twist a couple of screws and wings flare out gripping the back side of the drywall. Those Monoprice wall plates will then fit to those boxes.
agreed, i just purcahsed a 3 gang empty wall plate, but tried to attach it just standard drywall, wasnt happening! lol
Can I purchase a 3 gang retrofit drywall box?
Anyone stupid question - If I buy 2 drywall boxes, can i fish 14-2 wire inside my wall and install a plug behind the TV then install a reverse plug underneith?
Something like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
??
Thanks
Can I purchase a 3 gang retrofit drywall box?
Anyone stupid question - If I buy 2 drywall boxes, can i fish 14-2 wire inside my wall and install a plug behind the TV then install a reverse plug underneith?
Something like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
??
Thanks
actually, if all you are running are HDMI and speaker connections, you only need a low voltage box. It's like an old work box but the back is open. Home Depot and Lowes has them. They're orange, IIRC. I used the Monoprice recessed AC outlet and all the variations of Banana Plug plates and couldn't be happier.
I chose to homerun the HDMI from the receiver and DVD directly to the TV. I wanted to avoid as many HDMI connections as possible. They're pretty shaky as it is. The more connections, the more chance for a problem
I chose to homerun the HDMI from the receiver and DVD directly to the TV. I wanted to avoid as many HDMI connections as possible. They're pretty shaky as it is. The more connections, the more chance for a problem
i see. Well for my plasmas, ill just run them directly. For my projector, I'd Like to use a wall plate on the ceiling and one on the wall behind my receiver. If not, I can eliminate that one I guess and go directly from the wallmount on the ceiling directly to the receiver using just 1 additional connection (From the ceiling wallmount to the PJ)
for that, you'll want to get something like this:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=261-430
it's has the power on one side and the low voltage on the other.
running two seperate boxes will not work well for the monoprice thing you're looking at.
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Originally Posted by kgeorge78 /forum/post/14202778
Anyone stupid question - If I buy 2 drywall boxes, can i fish 14-2 wire inside my wall and install a plug behind the TV then install a reverse plug underneith?
Something like this:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2
??
Thanks
for that, you'll want to get something like this:
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=261-430
it's has the power on one side and the low voltage on the other.
running two seperate boxes will not work well for the monoprice thing you're looking at.
Also, if for some reason you didn't want a box but wanted to put a wall plate up... small drywall screws will hold the wall plate in, not the nicest install but it will work...
Nick
Nick
Or get a mud ring.
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Originally Posted by johnnyq627 /forum/post/14207938
Also, if for some reason you didn't want a box but wanted to put a wall plate up... small drywall screws will hold the wall plate in, not the nicest install but it will work...
Nick
Or get a mud ring.
is there any difference in functionality or usage between a mud ring and an old work box besides the back being open?
Basically in a preexisting wall, would there be any benefit to installing an old work box as opposed to a mud ring?
Thanks
Basically in a preexisting wall, would there be any benefit to installing an old work box as opposed to a mud ring?
Thanks
Old work box is required for electrical work, aka 110 volt wiring. The mud ring is used for Data, telephone, and speaker wiring.
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