DataComm 45-0003-BK 3-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate (Black)

by Datacomm Electronics

Product Description

Use DataComm Electronics 3-gang recessed low voltage cable plates to install low voltage cables behind your flat panel TV, your amplifier or other audio/video devices.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.8 x 8.5 inches ; 3.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001UC4JIQ
• Item model number: 45-0003-BK
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 5, 2008

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for TV Mounting, January 3, 2012

By 

Keith Corbin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DataComm 45-0003-WH 3-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate (White) (Electronics)

This worked great for running AV to my flat screen wall mounted TV. I liked the 3-gang a little better than a 2 as I was able to open a bigger hole to see what was going on in the wall. I mounted my TV over a direct vent fireplace and this three gang allowed me to make sure I was strapped to a stud and greater than 2 feet in all directions from the fireplace. Overall it worked great. I was able to get my arm in the wall and move around much better than a 2-gang would have let me.

For those that were talking about how to mount this to the wall, I think people don't realize that you should be using a mounting bracket with these. These are intended to go over a 3-gang box or low voltage mounting plate. If you don't have one, I picked up one and it mounted right to the drywall with ease and you don't have to worry about pulling it out. The reason it comes with the "flat screws like a light switch" as one reviewer put it is because it's designed to be installed like a light switch, NOT directly into drywall.

If you need a low voltage mounting bracket: Vanco LV3 PVC Low Voltage Mount Brackets (Triple)

I also uploaded a few pics if you need clarification.

The only downside to be aware of is this does open up a large hole in the wall. Make sure you aren't creating a huge draft situation. I used a little cotton insulation (I would advise against fiberglass since it's exposed) and it stopped the draft. If you're worried, light a match and blow it out right in front of the plate, if the smoke goes straight up, you're good.

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes for a clean install, November 13, 2011

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TAC (Southern California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DataComm 45-0003-BK 3-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate (Black) (Electronics)

Great plate - results in a professional looking install. Used several of these plates. One behind wall mounted definitive technology surround sound speaker, and one behind game room bar where AV receivers are located. Plate is large - enabling us to pull surround sound that included 10 monster wall rated audio cables, HDMI from wall mounted flat panel display back to receiver station. Had enough room left over in plate to pull Directv dual cables thru to receiver as well.
When you order this make sure you have a wall box to mount to. We bought a old work 3 gang box from local hardware store. Cut hole in the drywall mounted gang box. Piece of cake!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, Slightly Bad Design, July 3, 2011

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Agent1410 (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DataComm 45-0003-WH 3-Gang Recessed Low Voltage Cable Plate (White) (Electronics)

The plate did exactly what I needed it to do. The design on the on the other hand could be re-designed. The holes where the screws attach the plate to the wall are placed too close to where you will have to make cuts in your drywall. I thought that I was being very careful while cutting the hole in the wall and still ended up only being able to attach 3 of the screws. Take your time cutting the drywall and you should be all set. Looks great in the wall.