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Possibility of TV above fireplace

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  • #32
    Rows Grower
    Registered Users Posts: 7,788 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    Bruthal wrote: »
    So when sitting on a couch, you want the top of the tv at eye level?

    That's gonna be one tiny fireplace, but hey if that's what the experts say must be done.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • #33
    Padre_Pio
    Registered Users Posts: 4,879 ✭✭✭Padre_Pio


    Bruthal wrote: »
    So when sitting on a couch, you want the top of the tv at eye level?

    Depends on the size of the screen, but the top quarter.
    That's why TV stands are quite low.


  • #34
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Padre_Pio wrote: »
    Depends on the size of the screen, but the top quarter.
    That's why TV stands are quite low.

    So that the top of the screen is at eye level when sitting on a couch?

    Eye level is roughly 900mm at a guess.

    55 inch tv is around 700mm screen height.

    So bottom of tv is 200mm above the floor? tv stand/legs about 100mm
    That would be some tv stand alright.


  • #35
    adrian92
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭adrian92


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    It was answered in replies #1, 2 & 3 among others. The cabling pictured appears to be from a wall/picture light and not suitable for the supply of a t.v.

    Why is cabling not suitable for a tv (if it is ok for a light?)

    I dont understand


  • #36
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    adrian92 wrote: »
    Why is cabling not suitable for a tv (if it is ok for a light?)

    I dont understand

    You really shouldn't be giving advice about something that you clearly don't have a clue about.

    First up that supply is not rcd protected.
    And it's switched .

    Will it work? Yes
    Should it be done? No


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  • #37
    Padre_Pio
    Registered Users Posts: 4,879 ✭✭✭Padre_Pio


    Bruthal wrote: »
    So that the top of the screen is at eye level when sitting on a couch?

    Eye level is roughly 900mm at a guess.

    55 inch tv is around 700mm screen height.

    So bottom of tv is 200mm above the floor? tv stand/legs about 100mm
    That would be some tv stand alright.

    And here come the pedants.

    Seated eye level is abou 1100mm average (see link: https://www.academia.edu/37289439/Architectural-Graphic-Standards.pdf?auto=download)

    A 55 inch TV is about 700mm. That would put you 300mm off the ground given a 100mm stand (which is a taller stand that average)

    I said eye level at the top or maybe 1/4 way down for larger screens, so 575mm, or 425 off the ground with a 100mm stand.

    A quick look on Argos shows TV stands for larger screens are about 450-500mm high, so ya know, go figure.

    It's semantics at this stage, but sure if you buy a larger than average TV with a larger than average stand then you may not be at the optimal viewing angle.
    I was just giving my 2 cents, not looking to get into the weeds with detail.


  • #38
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    First up that supply is not rcd protected.
    And it's switched .

    Will it work? Yes
    Should it be done? No

    Cabling cross-sectional area wouldn't be large enough either.


  • #39
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    Cabling cross-sectional area wouldn't be large enough either.

    1.5sq would be more than enough for a TV.
    I'd say your TVs flex is 1.5sq .


  • #40
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    But you would have to fit a socket or spur which would require 2.5mmSq would it not...?


  • #41
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    Padre_Pio wrote: »
    And here come the pedants.

    Seated eye level is abou 1100mm average (see link: https://www.academia.edu/37289439/Architectural-Graphic-Standards.pdf?auto=download)

    A 55 inch TV is about 700mm. That would put you 300mm off the ground given a 100mm stand (which is a taller stand that average)

    I said eye level at the top or maybe 1/4 way down for larger screens, so 575mm, or 425 off the ground with a 100mm stand.

    A quick look on Argos shows TV stands for larger screens are about 450-500mm high, so ya know, go figure.

    It's semantics at this stage, but sure if you buy a larger than average TV with a larger than average stand then you may not be at the optimal viewing angle.
    I was just giving my 2 cents, not looking to get into the weeds with detail.

    Ahh, its yourself


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  • #42
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,499 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Mr Magnolia wrote: »
    But you would have to fit a socket or spur which would require 2.5mmSq would it not...?

    I was just saying that on paper there is no problem supplying a TV with 1.5sq cable.
    They are only a few 100 watts if even.


  • #43
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,531 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    I was just saying that on paper there is no problem supplying a TV with 1.5sq cable.
    They are only a few 100 watts if even.

    I agree. In the “old days” we would supply a 500 watt halogen floodlight from a 1.5 mm sq. cable and a modern TV is a smaller load than that.


  • #44
    adrian92
    Registered Users Posts: 563 ✭✭✭adrian92


    BrownFinger wrote: »
    You really shouldn't be giving advice about something that you clearly don't have a clue about.

    First up that supply is not rcd protected.
    And it's switched .

    Will it work? Yes
    Should it be done? No


    I would ask the Moderator to ask this poster not to use such language , or sentiments to me or others.

    We are all doing our best to help to the best of our abilities.

    I do not know if it is helpful to say "you dont have a clue" or "dont give advice"

    Once again I would ask the Moderator to consider my comments


  • #45
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,531 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Ok let’s keep it friendly. Everyone is free to give their opinion.

    However I don’t see why a fixed appliance such as a double insulated TV needs to be RCD protected. I also think it may be possible to link out the switch.


  • #46
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    2011 wrote: »
    Ok let’s keep it friendly. Everyone is free to give their opinion.

    However I don’t see why a fixed appliance such as a double insulated TV needs to be RCD protected. I also think it may be possible to link out the switch.

    It doesnt need to be, if its not a 13 amp socket probably.

    But still, its getting messy connecting tvs to lighting circuits.

    But, it will work.


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