How To Mount A Wall Plug

If your keystone connector came with protective cover plates snap them into place on the top or bottom of the connector head.

How to mount a wall plug.

This is a video of me removing and installing a new wall plug receptacle. Plug the wired connector head into the backside of the wall plate. If it does the universal version is likely to work well. If the wall plugs and screws are sold separately test the screws by inserting them inside the plug.

Twelve foot cables will allow you to make connections. For a typical flat panel installation with a tilting wall mount and equipment located directly below the tv 8 foot cables will work nicely. Clear everything away from the wall that you ll be working on. Locate the base trim and with a pencil lightly mark the top edge of the base trim so that it leaves a mark on the drywall.

Before starting the project face the wall that needs another outlet. This is a standard 115v ac 15 amp plug. Remember the old adage mark twice. I provide a wall plug colour chart for quick iden.

Cut once that same rule applies to drilling in walls. To install an outlet to an existing wall the next step is prepping the area. Hold the flat screen wall mount or tv mount brackets up against the wall and use a level to make sure it s even. Here are a handful of things you should know when it comes to mounting your tv to the wall.

Check that the mounting holes are level twice before drilling. Then insert the connector into the wall plate on the side facing the interior of the wall. Buy a set of universal wall plugs if your item weighs less than 15 lbs. If possible purchase wall plug and screw combos to ensure they will fit.

Mounting your tv to the wall is not only a great way to save space but it also looks nice and clean.