lcd placement over gas fireplace - Blu-ray Forum

Mr300V · 11-25-2008, 03:49 PM

I know this subject has probably been addressed many times. I missed it. If you could inform me i would appreciate it. I'm thinking about placing a lcd over the gas fireplace. perfect location with wood mantel. fireplace used twice a month. any harm to tv???

thanks

sptrout · 11-25-2008, 04:03 PM

The general opinion is do not do it because; 1) heat and electronics do not mix, 2) to reduce neck strain the TV should be mounted at eye level from your normal sitting position (above the mantel would be way to high), 3) routing cables (hiding) can be a real pain, and 4) mounting speakers for channels L, C, & R will be difficult if you have a surround audio system.

Mr. HiDef · 11-25-2008, 04:07 PM

how about over a electric one http://www.electricfireplacesdirect....Mantel-Package

BorrowedTime · 11-25-2008, 04:40 PM

Ugh...

I could never understand the fascination/desire to mount/place a television over a fireplace. Depending on how much, or how often you watch movies/sports/tv programing or play games, you're going to be constantly tilting your head/neck to view your tv. I have friends that do it, and it's not an enjoyable experience to watch hockey games or movies at their place. I've tried to steer my friends that would think about doing it away from placing their televisions above their mantle, as much as possible.

Place your TV at eye level. Buy a nice painting, or portrait to place over the mantle. Just my opinion.

Teabaggins · 11-25-2008, 05:54 PM

it's a bit "nouveau riche" for my taste. not that you have to be wealthy to own a flat panel these days but the idea behind it seem nouveau...

Beta Man · 11-25-2008, 06:01 PM

Have you guys seen a Gas Fireplace before????

There isn't nearly as much heat released as with a wood-burning fireplace....

Hang it up.... it'll be fine.

jetydosa · 11-25-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BorrowedTime

Ugh...

I could never understand the fascination/desire to mount/place a television over a fireplace. Depending on how much, or how often you watch movies/sports/tv programing or play games, you're going to be constantly tilting your head/neck to view your tv. I have friends that do it, and it's not an enjoyable experience to watch hockey games or movies at their place. I've tried to steer my friends that would think about doing it away from placing their televisions above their mantle, as much as possible.

Place your TV at eye level. Buy a nice painting, or portrait to place over the mantle. Just my opinion.

+1000

Lucy Diamond · 11-25-2008, 07:58 PM

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David Craig · 11-25-2008, 08:00 PM

Are you even sure it can be mounted above the fireplace? In my case I bought a bracket to mount my TV above the fireplace but it turned out there were no wooden studs there.

I ended up mounting it at eye level to the right of the fireplace. With a stand just below the TV filled with electronics, it looks at first glance like it is resting on the stand. Turns out it looks good and is very comfortable to watch.

I suppose though you don't have the wall space somewhere else in the room?

Samsang · 11-25-2008, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

it's a bit "nouveau riche" for my taste. not that you have to be wealthy to own a flat panel these days but the idea behind it seem nouveau...

The word you're looking for is gauche.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Have you guys seen a Gas Fireplace before????
There isn't nearly as much heat released as with a wood-burning fireplace....
Hang it up.... it'll be fine.

WHA-WHA-WHAT???!!!???

From the Hearth.com Q&A page:

Quote:

The average 24” set of vented gas logs burn 60,000 Btu per hour. However, smaller and larger sets are available ranging from 8,500 Btu per hour to 100,000 Btu per hour. Fireplace inserts range from 12,500 Btu per hour to 50,000 Btu or more. Vent-free gas logs and fireplaces range from 8,500 Btu to 39,000 Btu per hour.

(emphasis mine)

Do NOT place valuable electronics above a working fireplace, whether electrical, or fueled by wood, natural gas, or propane.

Heat is the natural enemy of electronics. Keep that TV away from all heat sources. In addition, allow plenty of room all around it so it can efficiently vent the heat that it produces while it is operating

11-25-2008, 03:49 PM	#1
Mr300V New Member Member since:Oct 2008	lcd placement over gas fireplace I know this subject has probably been addressed many times. I missed it. If you could inform me i would appreciate it. I'm thinking about placing a lcd over the gas fireplace. perfect location with wood mantel. fireplace used twice a month. any harm to tv??? thanks

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11-25-2008, 04:03 PM	#2
sptrout Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Spring, TX	The general opinion is do not do it because; 1) heat and electronics do not mix, 2) to reduce neck strain the TV should be mounted at eye level from your normal sitting position (above the mantel would be way to high), 3) routing cables (hiding) can be a real pain, and 4) mounting speakers for channels L, C, & R will be difficult if you have a surround audio system.

11-25-2008, 04:07 PM	#3
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	how about over a electric one http://www.electricfireplacesdirect....Mantel-Package

11-25-2008, 04:40 PM	#4
BorrowedTime Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada	Ugh... I could never understand the fascination/desire to mount/place a television over a fireplace. Depending on how much, or how often you watch movies/sports/tv programing or play games, you're going to be constantly tilting your head/neck to view your tv. I have friends that do it, and it's not an enjoyable experience to watch hockey games or movies at their place. I've tried to steer my friends that would think about doing it away from placing their televisions above their mantle, as much as possible. Place your TV at eye level. Buy a nice painting, or portrait to place over the mantle. Just my opinion.

11-25-2008, 05:54 PM	#5
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	it's a bit "nouveau riche" for my taste. not that you have to be wealthy to own a flat panel these days but the idea behind it seem nouveau...

11-25-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Have you guys seen a Gas Fireplace before???? There isn't nearly as much heat released as with a wood-burning fireplace.... Hang it up.... it'll be fine.

11-25-2008, 07:58 PM	#8
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	"lcd placement over gas fireplace"

11-25-2008, 08:00 PM	#9
David Craig Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews: 5	Are you even sure it can be mounted above the fireplace? In my case I bought a bracket to mount my TV above the fireplace but it turned out there were no wooden studs there. I ended up mounting it at eye level to the right of the fireplace. With a stand just below the TV filled with electronics, it looks at first glance like it is resting on the stand. Turns out it looks good and is very comfortable to watch. I suppose though you don't have the wall space somewhere else in the room?

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