TV in front of radiator

Niall06 · 2008-10-27 20:24:25

I currently have a 32" Philips TV ( non plasma/lcd). After much experimenting and shuffling of furniture, the perfect place to set up the TV/TV stand in the living area would be in front of a heating radiator. I have saftey concerns about placing a TV in front of a radiator and would like your opinion - is it safe? Next…

27-10-2008 08:24PM

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Niall06

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I currently have a 32" Philips TV ( non plasma/lcd). After much experimenting and shuffling of furniture, the perfect place to set up the TV/TV stand in the living area would be in front of a heating radiator.

I have saftey concerns about placing a TV in front of a radiator and would like your opinion - is it safe?

Next year will be buying plasma, again would it be safe in front of radiator?

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#2 27-10-2008 08:31PM

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I have my t.v. in front of the radiator. Its never given me trouble but it cant be good for the t.v. having it there.

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#3 27-10-2008 09:01PM

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I'd say it may shorten the lifespan of your TV.

I'd definitely say it's not a good place for a plasma, plasmas tend to run quite warm enough as is (my Panasonic even has 4 fans to expel heat), and adding in more heat wouldn't be a good idea.

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#4 27-10-2008 09:24PM

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Thanks for replies, might have to have a rethink

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