Gas fires and wall mounted TVs.

[wysfoi]

Hi all,

Im a total DIY newb and was thinking about getting a wall mounted TC above the fireplace installed.

The question is, would the TV suffer damage due to it being installed above the gas fire, if so is there some method to avoid this at all??

Any help would be great.

Thanks!

Foz.

 

[breezer]

simple answer, dont put it there

 

[masona]

The problem is most fireplaces are normally in the centre of the room ideal for viewing TV, with mine I've changed my fire to a electric fire and watching the glow light keep me warm

 

[wysfoi]

So there is no other option? You just cant put a TV above the gas fire, even with a large Fireplace surround in place?

 

[Static]

Remove the fire..

 

[diyisfree]

LCD screens fair better than plasma's in these situations. If you fit a plasma above the fire, the gasses within the tubes deteriorate over time causing failures in some of the tubes.

LCD's dont have a gas so they are better suited. Also if you have a fire surround fitted, that will help deflect hot rising air directly heating the TV.

If you have a flush fitting fire with no suround place your hand at the height the bottom of the tv will be when the fire is lit and see just how much heat is not convecting away from the wall.

I have a Philips 32" LCD above my gas fire (been there 12 Months) and it is doing OK. No melted dripping plastic yet

 

[morganog]

LCD screens fair better than plasma's in these situations. If you fit a plasma above the fire, the gasses within the tubes deteriorate over time causing failures in some of the tubes.

LCD's dont have a gas so they are better suited. Also if you have a fire surround fitted, that will help deflect hot rising air directly heating the TV.

If you have a flush fitting fire with no suround place your hand at the height the bottom of the tv will be when the fire is lit and see just how much heat is not convecting away from the wall.

I have a Philips 32" LCD above my gas fire (been there 12 Months) and it is doing OK. No melted dripping plastic yet

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Absolut bull!!!!!

 

[diyisfree]

morganog,

Well come on then. Give your opinion dont just sit on the fence....

 

[the plumbing miracle]

as a corgi reg installer 1 common sense should prevail, if not remove the fire or remove the tv

 

[Moz]

as an ex corgi /mutt guy

the two dont mix ..

 

[scrivomcdivo]

I'm not a DIY expert but a copper and so, just a tip from my perspective. In recent months, there has been a huge rise in burglaries due to plasma TVs being on display on fireplaces (as they are easily noticeable). If you do get one, try your best to conceal it (even if that means keeping blinds closed I'd suggest) as the last thing you want is to be coming home from work to a trashed house.

 

[freshy]

Hi,

I'm getting my new fireplace fitted next week it is a 'Gazco Studio' this is a new generation of fireplaces (i think).

The Kw output is lower on this type of fireplace which allows you to have a Plasma/LCD TV placed above it.

Have a look below to see what it looks like

http://www.stovax.com/products.htm?cid=2&sid=3&pid=415


Freshy