Plasma above fireplace

Mike Kozak
Mike Kozak Posts: 931
edited September 2012 in Electronics
I just moved my Plasma above my fireplace wondering if this may cause a problem as I start to use the fireplace this winter.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2012
    I think you should drop Dan (mantis) a PM on this. I'm pretty sure in all his "installation" experience he must've done this quite a few times! See what he says!

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  • civilian
    civilian Posts: 357
    edited September 2012
    Actual dimensions might help as well to determine if it is safe. We use our fireplace in the winter and are considering a flat panel above it as well, I have checked the temp in the spot with the fire going and the heat seems to radiate straight out into the room and not conduct up the wall at all.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited September 2012
    It would be safer with a gas over a wood burner FP. Turn on your fireplace at the usual force and see how much heat radiates upward. Personally, I wouldn't unless it's sealed real good and little heat comes out.
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  • Phasewolf
    Phasewolf Posts: 514
    edited September 2012
    Well the first thing that comes to mind is a lot of neck strain who wants to bend there head back that much to enjoy there set. I know some people like this setup but I have friends who have this setup and I will not go to there home for a big game or movie because I want to enjoy it.

    As for the heat well I use to service sets and it should not be too much of a issue but any smoke or heat would be a bad thing. Take a temp gauge and tape it where you want the set and see what it gets up to I don't think there should be any issue other then neck strain and to me that is a deal killer.
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited September 2012
    Ditto on the too-high complaint. My parents are contemplating doing the same (just bought their first flat-screen) and I'm trying to talk them out of it. Seems it's the thing to do for people that don't know any better. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.

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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited September 2012
    Had a plasma mounted high up one time and it was very uncomfortable with periods of extended viewing
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2012
    As much as I hate to admit it - sometimes I'll start a fire with the damper closed and smoke will billow up over the mantle. :redface:

    I'd hate to have to think about what that might do to a plasma mounted over my fireplace. :eek:

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  • playback
    playback Posts: 101
    edited September 2012
    Too high and a shorter life span due to sut, fumes and residue you don't see!
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited September 2012
    I am moving it back to where it was, now I have to hook up all the un labeled wires for 7.1!! Should be fun!
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited September 2012
    We thought about doing this but after checking out our neighbors set up (above his fireplace) watched a couple of movies there, the wife and I decided against the neck bend to watch tv. Sure you can just use you eyeball muscle to look up without strain on the neck, but we love our fireplace for the heat in the winter, and enjoy the 55 LG Smart tv at head level. That's just us!!!:wink:
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited September 2012
    Reference level for a display should be one third below the eye line
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  • snyderkv
    snyderkv Posts: 14
    edited September 2012
    Not sure but definately don't put it out in direct Sunlight. Ruined our 55inch that way. The UV rays kill it quickly like maybe a few months, forgot the timeframe. Now we get purple sparkes (very slight) and blue ray looks like red ray. Still watchable
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