Thanks for the responses folks!

The reason for placing the box in the mantel is to avoid having to
make accommodations in the stone surrounding it... Agreed that this
is not a optimal location for a television, but as it stands we're
only thinking about having it here for a year or two until the
basement is complete, and then this room will likely not have a tv at
all. I'm building a reinforced base inside the mantel so i can
pedestal mount the tv from it. Seems like a lot of work for not much
return, but i think it will be worth it in the end (and as i mentioned
earlier, the 110 and possibly even the low voltage will have use after
the fact)

Thanks again!


On Jan 22, 12:40 am, "Peter Bogiatzidis" wrote:
Bob,

Take a look at the following linkhttp://www.panamax.com/Products/In-Wall/Default.aspx

Hope this helps.

Peter

wrote in message

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Hi Folks,

I'm building a home and am thinking about adding a 110v outlet and low
voltage (cable, ethernet, hdmi) box to our fireplacemantel. This
would give us the option of placing a television above the fireplace
and a place to plug in our Christmas decorations, digital picture
frames, etc.

Is this something that is done with any regularity? I'm considering
either a flush brushed brass outlet or something recessed.

Thanks for any input.

Bob