Getting a flatscreen TV mounted in my bathroom...

[FreshPrince]

I asked my builder to put in cable/power outlet on top of the tub and he wants to know where? I know the tv will be center both top down and left right. However, I'm not so sure if the cable/power outlets should be centered as well. Should I tell him to put the outlet more towards where the corner of the TV will be?

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[Electric Amish]

I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).


....why would you put a TV in the bathroom?

 

[MartyMcFly3]

I don't know which would work best, I just wanted to say you have an awesome bathroom.

 

[michaels]

Damn someone stays in the bathroom way to muich

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).


....why would you put a TV in the bathroom?

it's been a life long dream of mine to be able to relax, take a bath, and watch tv

 

[montypythizzle]

GAH, I would hate to be the one in the tub when the TV falls in.

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: montypythizzle
GAH, I would hate to be the one in the tub when the TV falls in.

hmm...good point...I guess I will need extra strong wall mounts then

 

[narcotic]

I'd put it on the upper part, less chance it'll interfere with mounting the TV. Awesome bath btw!

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).

Yep, clock receptacle.

For the love of God make sure that it's either a GFCI or down the line from one.

 

[Xavier434]

When you are done installing your TV you have to watch Scarface first just to see that scene where Tony is in his tub watching the Flamingos on his TV and he says, "Fly Pelican!".

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).

Yep, clock receptacle.

For the love of God make sure that it's either a GFCI or down the line from one.

Exactly.

I would hope the electrician would automatically put it on a GFCI, but you never know...

 

[krunchykrome]

You are my hero, seriously...

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).


....why would you put a TV in the bathroom?

it's been a life long dream of mine to be able to relax, take a bath, and watch tv

I take it you'll only be needing Lifetime and Oxygen on this TV?

 

[Squisher]

Put it behind the mirror!

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).

Yep, clock receptacle.

For the love of God make sure that it's either a GFCI or down the line from one.

what's a GFCI?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).

Yep, clock receptacle.

For the love of God make sure that it's either a GFCI or down the line from one.

what's a GFCI?

Commonly referred to as a GFI. Basically, it's gonna save your life if the TV falls in the tub

 

[RagingBITCH]

Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor

That's a nice house btw. Any more pics?

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: FreshPrince

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).

Yep, clock receptacle.

For the love of God make sure that it's either a GFCI or down the line from one.

what's a GFCI?

hmm...that's too much glare, I have to see that in real life to be able to tell how good that would look...sounds pretty nice though.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).


....why would you put a TV in the bathroom?

clock outlet

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor

That's a nice house btw. Any more pics?

so if the TV is behind the wall behind a mirrow with no chance of falling into the tub/water then GFCI is not needed?

more pics... click on the other willows if you want more interior pics.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).

Yep, clock receptacle.

For the love of God make sure that it's either a GFCI or down the line from one.

Exactly.

I would hope the electrician would automatically put it on a GFCI, but you never know...

Code requires it and they don;t cost that much.

<-- redoing ALL master bath/bed room. so much work.

 

[nakedfrog]

Dang... did Uncle Phil raise your allowance?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975

Originally posted by: Electric Amish

Originally posted by: BigJ

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
I would put it behind the TV (sunken if possible).

Yep, clock receptacle.

For the love of God make sure that it's either a GFCI or down the line from one.

Exactly.

I would hope the electrician would automatically put it on a GFCI, but you never know...

Code requires it and they don;t cost that much.

<-- redoing ALL master bath/bed room. so much work.

More than code, consult your building inspectors.

Some building inspectors will NOT let you use a GFCI breaker. Some want you to have an accessible blank-face GFCI for the bathroom receptacles. Others want a distinct blank-face GFCI just for the tub.

It's a real pain in the ass with all the variations the building inspectors have on the rules.

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
Dang... did Uncle Phil raise your allowance?

he's gonna pay for it...it's his guest house!

 

[K1052]

You paid almost the same as my 1 bedroom 1000 sq/ft condo cost....

I am officially depressed now.