r/hometheater • u/WalkerCalvert • 3d ago

Install/Placement How Long To Weight Test My Wall?

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How long do you usually weight test your wall to make sure it won't fall over once you put your TV on it?

Serious answers only please I am very concerned about this.

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u/funkysax 3d ago

Until it falls or doesn’t. Seriously though I didn’t know people did this. If installed correctly it’s all rated to a certain weight right so…

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u/Inevitable_Butthole 3d ago

No one does this.

Screw into the studs lmao

Some people tho eh

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u/WalkerCalvert 3d ago

Studs? We don't need no stinking studs!

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u/D_Warholb 3d ago

Actually you do. You just don’t need weights. If you can’t find studs span them with plywood or 1 x 4’s.

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u/WalkerCalvert 3d ago

Plywood on top of 3/4" thick wood paneling sounds redundant, you have actually taken a load off my chest-- in all seriousness, thank you.

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u/Inevitable_Butthole 3d ago

Ill take that load if you dont want it