Comments on: Plasma/lcd Tv Above The Fireplace?

By: Shazza WCE 4 life

Shazza WCE 4 life — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:59:57 +0000

They do hang them, and they do verify what the temperature is by building a fire and testing……
So, fire it up on a cooler evening, and put thermometers where you want it hung to measure the ambient temperature…
If it gets over 120, then it’s time to get a heat shield for your plasma….Check your local Fireplace specialists, they should have that, or get you in touch with one, OR select a HOME THEATER SPECIALIST to work with….
I have seen the newer ones that are enclosed not even need a heat shield….I can only assume you have one of the older ones that actually HEAT the home instead of looking pretty….
KNOWING the temperature of the fireplace AND the operating temperature of your Plasma produces SOLUTIONS !!
Not knowing produces Broken/Damaged TVs…..I’ll bet a lot of guys just hang them with a screw, thinking “YeeHAW…I saved me some BEER dough! Glug glug….”
Then they pop and crack and the Beer Drinkers say “Don’t do it….I did…”
I’ve seen rich, wealthy landowners with plasmas running over a fully operational fireplace filled with apple wood and oak….

By: proc

proc — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:20:07 +0000

i wouldn’t put it there because fire and heat rises and will kill it, omg you should of already found a good place to put it before u bought it derr

By: strathki

strathki — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:25:38 +0000

I once hung a glass framed picture above a fireplace with electric fire below. broke the glass when frame expanded and contracted. cost me to replace it. not as much as a plasma screen though.

By: 61719

61719 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:18:56 +0000

it is possible but dont do it, i had problems with my picture because of the heat from the fire……no no no dont do it mate

By: spitfire

spitfire — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:26:38 +0000

It’s not a good idea to put anything electronic next to fire……

By: 'Dr Greene'

'Dr Greene' — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:34:50 +0000

it depends really on how often you are going to use the fireplace, if it is not used very often then yes you can hang a plasma or lcd above a electric or gas fire.
i definitely wouldn’t advise putting it above a open fire as smoke and dust can cause serious damage to the TV and its lifespan.

By: Edward B

Edward B — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:14:38 +0000

They kick off a lot of heat in their own right, and more is likely to be an issue.
The dust coming from most fireplaces will shorten the life of your TV too.