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TV on wall over fireplace?

  • 18-08-2007 12:54pm
    #1
    De_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭


    just wondering if anyone has opinions on hooking up a TV (lcd/plasma) over a fireplace (wood stove)

    personally, i thought it would be a bad idea (due heat) but herself
    would like it to be done

    any opinions


    thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    Slaphead07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,323 ✭✭✭Slaphead07


    the heat is one factor, and the heat from a wood burning stove can be intense, but also the angle at which you're viewing the screen is far from ideal. Pin a sheet of newspaper (broadsheet) over the fireplace and stare at it for just 15 minutes... neck sore? Imagine watching a 90 plus minute movie at that angle. Unless everyone is sitting in a recliner whereby you're essentially looking up with plenty of neck support it's not a good idea.


  • #3
    De_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭De_man


    problem answered, thanks slaphead, that'll keep her busy for a few minutes:D :D


  • #4
    uncle_sam_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭uncle_sam_ie


    I've got my plasma hanging over the fireplace and it's working out great. No heat issue (it's a new house) or neck strain. One thing you have to think about though are the cables. They need to be longer and hidden. A friend of mine came over and cut a hole through the brick at an angle. It looks really good and I'm very pleased. I got the longer cables on e-Bay and saved a hell of a lot of money. The one advantage I get from hanging it over the fireplace, is that now there is much more free space in our sitting room. It all depends on your room though.

    What size is the tele?


  • #5
    Trode
    Closed Accounts Posts: 320 ✭✭Trode


    Sorry for this feat of thread necromancy, but I'm considering something similar to the OP, and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I don't think the angle is a problem, it's just about a half a foot above eye level, but does anyone know if the heat is a serious issue? Will it invalidate the warranty (they usually have a stuff like store in a dry place at room temp etc.), and will the fact that there is a smallish shelf between the TV and the stove make a difference?


  • #6
    leex
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,238 ✭✭✭leex


    Still a thermometer onto wall or shelf where you want to put tv. Check this against operating temperature range of the tv - should be available on the net. You have your answer then.

    This Philips for example is 35 degree C max.

    42PFL9900D/10


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