Hercules by Opteka HRM-100 Super Strong Plasma and LCD TV Dual-Arm Articulating Wall Mount for 32-inches to 60-inches Displays Black

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Product Feature

• Universal Mounting fits Most Flat Panel TV's from 32" to 60" Display
• Casted from 2.0/2.5mm thick cold steel
• Tilts -15 to +15 Degrees; Supports up to 175 lbs.
• Heavy duty dual arms; Up to 20.3" extension
• Patented tilt system; Built-in bubble level; Included safety screws prevent TV shifting

Product Description

Hercules "Super Strong" Features: Universal Mounting fits Most Flat Panel TV's from 32" to 60" Displays Casted from 2.0/2.5mm thick cold steel Tilts -15 to +15 Degrees Supports up to 175 lbs Universal mounting system Heavy duty dual arms Up to 20.3" extension Patented tilt system Built-in bubble level Included safety screws prevent TV shifting

Hercules by Opteka HRM-100 Super Strong Plasma and LCD TV Dual-Arm Articulating Wall Mount for 32-inches to 60-inches Displays Black Review

THE GOOD - The mount itself I rate as a 5 and highly recommend. Like the other reviews, I agree it is a great value, solid (built like a tank), high quality, and relatively easy to install (with good hardware-see below). Mounted a 50" plasma that weighs ~80 lbs. I cannot detect a degree of sag when the TV is turned and extended from the wall.

THE BAD - I rate the hardware that comes with the mount at a 1. There is no excuse for hardware this cheap. Like a couple of other reviews, I drilled the proper 3/16" size hole in the stud to mount the lag screw. With a 1/4" rachet drive, and moderate pressure, I twisted the head of the lag screw right off 3/4 of the way in. This presents a major problem, because I measured very carefully, ensuring that the unit was centered on the wall, level, etc. With the broken shank of the lag bolt embedded in the wall, there is no way to get it out, and the hole becomes unusable. Therefore, I needed to drill 4 new holes just higher, get better lag bolts and start again. Annoying and time consuming!

THE UGLY- One of the allen screws that anchors the TV hanger clips was so bent that it would not screw in without striping the threads. Hardware is cheap, unrated junk. Too bad, I would gladly pay an extra $1 for better hardware.

SOLUTION - If planning to install this TV mount in wood studs, before the mount arrives, go to the hardware store and purchase (4) 5/16" X 3" zinc plated lag screws. Anything at the hardware store in the US will be better than what comes with the mount. Most good bolts should have numbers and markings on the head, indicating strength/use. This hardware has none.

Drill a 3/16 hole (going from memory - whatever diameter is in the installation instructions) at least 3" into the wall. With the thickness of the drywall/plaster (typically 1/2" - 3/4") you will end up with a ~2 1/2" deep hole in the stud. A trick my father taught me - get a dry bar of soap and drag the lag screws across the soap bar, getting "shreads" of soap on the threads. This will make it easier to turn the lag screw and reduce the chances of the lag bolt breaking. Don't forget to use the washers on the end of the lag screws, and the cheapies that come with the mount should be fine.

Hopefully you will not also have a bent allen screw, otherwise that will be a separate trip to the store. Good luck!

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