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When you build a false wall infront of the chimney breast to make the tv flush with the new wall, how do you ensure that it cools properly? Or is the heat rising up the new stud wall enough?
 
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I'd be inclined to have it recessed, would look a bit better too. You could hide the cabling too that way. Basically knock out the plasterboard area slightly bigger than the TV go back to brick and attach the wall mount to that. The inside edges can be filled with strips of plasterboard and skimmed. A little bit more hassle but I think would look a lot better.
 
I'd be inclined to have it recessed, would look a bit better too. You could hide the cabling too that way. Basically knock out the plasterboard area slightly bigger than the TV go back to brick and attach the wall mount to that. The inside edges can be filled with strips of plasterboard and skimmed. A little bit more hassle but I think would look a lot better.

Will look great - but what about ventilation to cool the TV, Plasma andLCD TV's need ventilation.
 
Exactly ... how do you ensure adequate ventilation so that the tv cools - i've seen many houses on tv and magazines that have recessed tvs ... but does anyone know how they are cooled?

THanks
 
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Well My mate is doing the exact same and we are going to plumb in a few PC fans under (12v) which will provide some air flow and cooling.
 
Well My mate is doing the exact same and we are going to plumb in a few PC fans under (12v) which will provide some air flow and cooling.

Sounds like it 'may' be OK, depending on the air flow achieved. One point I think worthy of mentioning, access to the fans for future maintenance and regular inspection to ensure the fans are still functioning and ckecking the filters (if fitted),
 
Yep going by the state of PC fans which are never cleaned it's worth giving them a good dusting every now and then. And while you're at it you may as well get a PSU and use the power off that for 12v, this can also provide you with mood lighting should you require it. Those 12v cathode tubes are pretty cheap and give a nice background glow in the dark.
 
make shure you have through ventilation into the room rather than warm air circulated within the void
 

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