TV for Bathroom

eirebhoy

We got a new bathroom in the house and the plumber put the bath in the wrong way around. When you're in the bath you're facing into an alcove so it'd make up for it by putting a telly on the wall in the alcove. Does anyone know where I should look for a waterproof TV in Dublin? I'm willing to spend €600 give or take.

Cheers.

jmal

Sorry but your not going to get much of a waterproof tv for €600. Don't think there is much available under the €1500+ mark.

The two main versions available are TileVision and Aquavision. TV Start at about €1500 and then you'll have the installation. Usually installed professionally at a cost of €600+.

HTH?

eirebhoy

What about the cheap ones on Ebay from Hong Kong? Mirror TV's.

http://www.wetvisiontv.com/

Everyone that bought one is very happy with it so the question really is how long would they be expected to last?

RuggieBear

could you not just glass/seal a normal tv in?

eirebhoy

RuggieBear wrote: »

could you not just glass/seal a normal tv in?

Haven't a clue but there must be a reason they're as expensive as jmal says.

BTW, this guy seems to be re-selling the TV's on that wetvision site for a lot more:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/17-WATERPROOF-BATHROOM-TELEVISION-TV-MIRROR-FREEVIEW_W0QQitemZ260255293319QQihZ016QQcategoryZ11071QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

trabpc

My Brother put TV in room next to bathroom which happens to be under stairs. then cut out square in wall for tv (20"crt) to fit through and put glaas sheet in front then Siliconed to tiles. looks well. mind you sound is a prob -has to turn tv up high to hear it through glass

total cost
1 sheet glass
clear silicone
unused 20" tv

Homer

RuggieBear wrote: »

could you not just glass/seal a normal tv in?

There are a few reasons that the tilevision and aquavision screens are so expensive.
1. They have a "de-mister" built in which uses a heating element to prevent the screen from misting up or damaging the screen from moisture build up.
2. They have dedicated speaker outputs which run from the back of the screen to in ceiling speakers.
3. Waterproof remote control!!

You could (depending on a number of factors, including size of the bathroom and amount of moisture in the room etc) do a DIY job as discussed but at your own peril.
Weigh up the cost difference between tilevision RRP 17" €1499 and 23" €2349 and the fact that they have an optional mirror finish (so it looks like an actual mirror when not in use).

So you can do it properly

or

You can go the DIY route!

trabpc

€2500 you would want to be watching a LOT of TV in the bath!!!

Rather spend that on a 50" Pioneer Plasma

Ill get a pic of BRO's set up. bear in mind the back of his TV is under the stairs so it out of the way. This May/May not be the case in your set up

eirebhoy

I bought one of the 19" Mirror TV's on EBay. Came to €480.



Screen size (diagonal): 19"
Aspect ratio: 16: 9
Pixel H x V: 1,440 x 900 pixels
Response time: 16ms
Screen brightness: 600cd/m²
Contrast ratio: 800: 1
Viewing Angle: U/D/L/R = 60/60/70/70
Built-in speaker: 3WX2
Audio Output: 2W/8Ω ×2, Nicam, A2 Stereo
Color system: PAL/NTSC/SECAM
DVB-T (Digital receiver Built In)
Sound: PAL-I, B/G, D/K; SECAM-L, D/K, B/G,L1
Input Voltage: 12vDC/4.0A Adaptor /AC110-220 50 or 60 Hz
Standby Power Consumption: 4.5W
Waterproof grade: IPX6 (Exceeds IP65 Standard)
Operating Consumption: DC12V/30W
Product dimensions: 513 x 351 x 75mm (Only 3 inches Thick)
Operating temperature: 0º C-40ºC
Panel color: MIRROR

Homer

eirebhoy wrote: »

I bought one of the 19" Mirror TV's on EBay. Came to €480.

Hi Eirebhoy,
Have you installed it yet? Any pics?
It obviously is significantly cheaper than tilevision or aquavision so would be very interested to see how you get on with it. Do you have a brand name or model no so I can do some searching?

Cheers,

Industria.

eirebhoy

industria wrote: »

Hi Eirebhoy,
Have you installed it yet? Any pics?
It obviously is significantly cheaper than tilevision or aquavision so would be very interested to see how you get on with it. Do you have a brand name or model no so I can do some searching?

Cheers,

Industria.

It's a non-branded TV made in Hong Kong. Obviously I'm taking a big risk but if it ever stops working I'll probably just keep it on the wall for display anyway. I'll let you know how I get on. I probably won't get it for a couple of weeks.

Homer

eirebhoy wrote: »

I bought one of the 19" Mirror TV's on EBay. Came to €480.



Screen size (diagonal): 19"
Aspect ratio: 16: 9
Pixel H x V: 1,440 x 900 pixels
Response time: 16ms
Screen brightness: 600cd/m²
Contrast ratio: 800: 1
Viewing Angle: U/D/L/R = 60/60/70/70
Built-in speaker: 3WX2
Audio Output: 2W/8Ω ×2, Nicam, A2 Stereo
Color system: PAL/NTSC/SECAM
DVB-T (Digital receiver Built In)
Sound: PAL-I, B/G, D/K; SECAM-L, D/K, B/G,L1
Input Voltage: 12vDC/4.0A Adaptor /AC110-220 50 or 60 Hz
Standby Power Consumption: 4.5W
Waterproof grade: IPX6 (Exceeds IP65 Standard)
Operating Consumption: DC12V/30W
Product dimensions: 513 x 351 x 75mm (Only 3 inches Thick)
Operating temperature: 0º C-40ºC
Panel color: MIRROR

Just to compare some of the specs on the cheaper ebay version versus the tilevivion equivalent.

450cd high brightness Samsung screen with a contrast ratio of 1,200:1

23" (584mm) diagonal widescreen with 178° viewing angle

DVB-T (MHEG), MPEG-2 decoding for all free-to-view TV and radio

Integrated analog tuner for: PAL-BG, I, DK/ SECAM-BG, DK, L

100 Programme Memory (analog TV) with auto and full manual tuning

Inputs for: EURO-SCART (Full), HDMI, S-Video and COMPONENT (with SCART adaptor)

SRS WOW digital surround sound and Nicam stereo with user programmable graphic equaliser – 5 watts per channel output (RMS)

Supplied with waterproof (IP65) flush-mount 5" speakers


Multi-function waterproof remote control with holder

Interactive Digital Text (MHEG-5) and Teletext

Sky™ remote control link via the TileVision’s infra red sensor

Option to use Mirrored Acrylic Surround included.



Here's how it looks (23" Tilevision) when installed!







/edit : No, not my bathroom unfortunately. Job I did for a client so they could watch cctv cameras as well as sky, etc. while in the bath :rolleyes:)

jmal

Hi eirebhoy

Good find with the EBay Mirror TV, Very good price.

Whats the story with warranty. I'd take it if there's one its RTB.

Be good to hear your opinion when the screen is in for a couple of weeks.

trabpc

I guess my bro's set up looks nothing like this! Anyway here is a pic of his.

gary_mck

eirebhoy wrote: »

It's a non-branded TV made in Hong Kong. Obviously I'm taking a big risk but if it ever stops working I'll probably just keep it on the wall for display anyway. I'll let you know how I get on. I probably won't get it for a couple of weeks.

Any word yet on that TV?, I'm thinking of ordering one for myself and the only real option is to go with the ones on ebay, the tilevision ones are really too expensive.

Do you know if the one you have ordered has a heated screen so that it doesn't fog up?

Pataman

Hi Eirebhoy, any word on the telly yet?

eirebhoy

Yeh I got the TV a few weeks ago. Very impressed with it. Still haven't put it up on the bathroom though as I've been a bit too lazy lately.

Pataman

When you do get it connected you might let us know what the quality is like.

Thanks
Pat

witnessmenow

Homer wrote: »

/edit : No, not my bathroom unfortunately. Job I did for a client so they could watch cctv cameras as well as sky, etc. while in the bath :rolleyes:)

The guy can afford a television in the bathroom but not floor to celling wall tiles :P

EDIT: oops this thread is pretty old, i came from here incase anyones wondering!

eirebhoy

Pataman wrote: »

When you do get it connected you might let us know what the quality is like.

Thanks
Pat

Sorry for not replying. I'd only get the mirror TV if you have a bathroom that you can make dark when you want to. With my bathroom I can't really watch the TV in the day time because of the shine. But I'd recommend it highly otherwise. I'd go for the non-Mirror one obviously though.

For €500 it's probably worth it for a decoration feature/talking factor alone. We hardly watch the bloody thing.

ewanalex

Hi Eireboy,(i realise its an on old post but i'm new....) I'm curious to know if your TV is still going strong? I really want one in my new build (eventually) but as discussed prices are ridiculous. Is the one you bought on ebay worth it for the added gadget in the room?

whomitconcerns

Threads 11 years old dude. Might be better starting a new one.



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