Pass finished AV cables through a wall opening
Two oversized HDMI connector heads may be wider than the neatest-looking opening in an AV wall plate. The cable count alone will not tell you which plate to buy. Measure the widest finished plug and the usable clearance after any brush, flexible opening or recessed face is in place.
When does a split plate help?
A split plate can fit around a bundle already routed through a wall. A recessed plate can give a cable room to turn behind a low-profile display. Check what bracket or box the selected plate needs and whether the wall is open for construction or already finished.
Which cables belong in the opening?
Check the installation rating of each low-voltage cable and the instructions for the bracket or plate. Ordinary equipment power cords require their own approved arrangement; have a qualified installer determine the appropriate power provision for a wall-mounted TV. Keep a little slack behind the display for servicing its inputs.
Where should I place the opening behind a tilting screen?
Use the mounted TV’s normal and service positions to locate its actual input panel. A wall opening directly behind a moving hinge can be difficult to reach. Compare the planned opening with the mount drawing and allow space to disconnect each low-voltage lead without removing the whole screen.
Finish an existing cable opening without pulling the connectors back
A wall opening can already contain finished HDMI and network leads whose plug heads are wider than the desired opening. A split plate can be a useful finishing option when the surrounding bracket and wall dimensions match. Part 45-0017-UWH is described as a split plate with a flexible opening. Check the number and outside diameter of the installed leads and whether the flexible opening can hold them without a sharp bend. Look at both sides of the wall for clearance. For a project that also relocates mains power, have a qualified installer specify the separate electrical arrangement before choosing the final plate layout. Check the cover color against the installed plates in the same room.
Which opening should an installer mark on a finished wall?
The outline of a decorative plate, the mounting bracket's cutout and the opening needed to pass the cable are three different dimensions. Bring the template for the exact bracket and a sample of the intended plate to the installer. Before any work on a finished wall, have the installer check the construction, concealed services and suitability of the location. A plate that covers the visible mark can still leave its fasteners over an unusable edge. Consider whether the TV or furniture will conceal the opening at its final position and whether the user can reach it later. Keep a photo and template reference with the room plan. That makes a second room easier to quote without guessing from the first plate's outside dimensions.
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White Decora Style Duplex AC 15A 125V Outlet (2 x Nema 5-15R) Featuring Dual USB charge ports providing 4.0 Amps ( USB A Female 2 A each)
90W1-70100
- Connector references
- Nema 5-15R · USB A Female
- Configuration
- Duplex
- Current rating
- 4.0 Amps
- Voltage
- 125V
ABS Plastic enclosure with screw cover, 15 inch, white
80-1500-SC
- Dimensions in listing
- 15 inch
- Material
- ABS Plastic
