Correct fastener to anchor new TV mount to brick fireplace?

We just bought a house where the sellers had a small TV hanging on this mount (pictured) on a brick fireplace. The mount is currently held in with Tapcons, but it is loose, so I want to replace it.

I just bought a more substantial mount and a 65" 4k TV that weighs about 45lbs. What is the correct fastener to use to attach the new mount to the brick?

The fireplace is non-functional and is made of actual brick, not brick veneer. The house is in PA and was built around 1900. I have no idea if these are the original bricks, but they definitely seem old. They have been sealed with some sort of coating. As far as the drilling goes, I know to drill into the brick, not the mortar, and I already have an SDS drill.

I'm stuck on what kind of fastener to use. I'd prefer not to use something permanent like sleeve anchors if possible, but I've also read that tapcons are not good (they can strip easily or eventually pull out).

I was considering 4-6 of these. Thoughts?

Thanks!

PS - I know this is r/tvtoohigh, but my wife already won this argument, so it's going on the wall.

u/lmm7425 — 4 days ago

Have a Samsung Jet75 stick vacuum, but the parts are super expensive. If I'm going to spend the money, thoughts on replacements?

For our carpets, we have a Simplicity S26 Allergy Upright Premium and it works great.

For our hardwood, we have a Samsung Jet75 Pet, which is $399 new. It needs a new battery, but the official Samsung part is almost $350 🤯 If I'm going to spend $350 on a battery, I'd rather put it towards a better vacuum that isn't crap (Samsung in general annoys me).

Thoughts on these? This would just be used for dust and dog hair on hardwood. My main concern is repairability and availability of parts.

u/lmm7425 — 24 days ago
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Fastener to anchor TV mount to brick wall?

I'm planning on hanging a 65" ~45lb TV to a brick wall using a tilting TV mount. It's actual brick, not brick veneer. I know to drill into the brick, not the mortar, and I already have an SDS drill.

I'm stuck on what kind of fastener to use. I'd prefer not to use something permanent like sleeve anchors if possible, but I've also read that tapcons are not good (they can strip easily or eventually pull out).

I was considering 4-6 of these. Thoughts?

Thanks!

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u/lmm7425 — 1 month ago

TIL The next release of DokuWiki will finally have built-in Markdown support

DokuWiki (the self-hosted, file-based wiki) was created before Markdown was popular, so the author created his own syntax specifically for DokuWiki.

Since the rise of StackOverflow, GitHub, and Reddit, Markdown is now everywhere. People have been creating third-party plugins for DokuWiki to add Markdown support, but it’s been mediocre. The next release of DokuWiki will finally have built-in Markdown support 🙏

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u/lmm7425 — 2 months ago

"Lawrenceville Together is a new organization born from the merger of Lawrenceville Corporation and Lawrenceville United"

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u/lmm7425 — 2 months ago

Can I not purchase the GSR 12V-32 FC in the US?

I was about to purchase the GSR12V-300FCB22 "Flexiclick", but saw there is a newer model, the GSR 12V-32 FC with kickback control and a metal chuck.

However, I can't find the newer GSR 12V-32 FC anywhere in the US. Is it not for sale here? or do I need to go through an importer?

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