Plasma Test - Need To Reach Room Temperature? - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 12-11-2008, 08:56 PM

My plasma is being delivered tomorrow. I was talking to the delivery carrier and they said it is best to wait 1 hour before plugging it in to allow it to reach room temperature since the trucks are cold and not heated.

What is the story on this? I am not keen on not plugging this in to see if it works you know? I can at least make sure it's not damaged, but is it safe to plug it in when cold? It has not been super cold here. 40'4/50's - lately it's been in the 60's during the day.

Its slated to be delivered in the morning. Need some opinions on this. Never honestly heard of it.

Jim L · 12-11-2008, 11:31 PM

The delivery guy told me that it's a good idea to wait for it warm up to room temp before turning it on.

My set was delivered on a freezing cold day (~40 F) and the inside of his truck was colder. I waited 2-3 hours for it to come to room temp.

Just think about it - glass and electronics (although made of modern materials and well-designed) can be stressed by sudden temperature changes.

We've paid a good chunk of our hard-earned money on these plasmas. Why not take extra precautions with it?

Anyway man -- congrats on the new TV. You will LOVE it, just like all the other happy Panny plasma owners have said!

Bizdady · 12-11-2008, 11:36 PM

Mine came in the am and im in southern cali so its not likes its freezing outside but I still gave it a couple hours to get up to room temp. Plugged in and running right now as we speak lol (Left it on at home breaking in lol)

DrinkMore · 12-11-2008, 11:58 PM

Hmm, makes sense. I will have them make sure there is no damage instead.

harry lime · 12-12-2008, 01:44 AM

I have a Panasonic being delivered on Saturday. Given that I live in Southern California it won't be terribly cold but pretty cold.

Waiting a couple of hours will be rather difficult to do because if I am going to accept the TV i will need to plug it in and turn it on to make sure it operates properly before the delivery guys leave.

My_Two_Cents · 12-12-2008, 02:29 PM

I've also heard (around here I think) that you should wait to turn the set on in order to give the cells a chance to "settle" or something after all of the bouncing around during shipment. Not sure what this does, but I thought doby actually posted it, so I figured there had to be some truth behind it.

scweb13 · 12-12-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

I've also heard (around here I think) that you should wait to turn the set on in order to give the cells a chance to "settle" or something after all of the bouncing around during shipment. Not sure what this does, but I thought doby actually posted it, so I figured there had to be some truth behind it.

Letting it settle was the reason that I was told also.

DrinkMore · 12-12-2008, 05:04 PM

It was delivered today. I had them pull the top up to make sure there was no damage and then put the top back on. Did not turn it on as it makes sense to let it settle a bit and get to room temperature.

DetroitSportsFan · 12-13-2008, 12:09 AM

I would definitely wait for it to reach room temp. This goes for any kind of TV.

12-11-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Plasma Test - Need To Reach Room Temperature? My plasma is being delivered tomorrow. I was talking to the delivery carrier and they said it is best to wait 1 hour before plugging it in to allow it to reach room temperature since the trucks are cold and not heated. What is the story on this? I am not keen on not plugging this in to see if it works you know? I can at least make sure it's not damaged, but is it safe to plug it in when cold? It has not been super cold here. 40'4/50's - lately it's been in the 60's during the day. Its slated to be delivered in the morning. Need some opinions on this. Never honestly heard of it.

12-11-2008, 11:31 PM	#2
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	I think so! The delivery guy told me that it's a good idea to wait for it warm up to room temp before turning it on. My set was delivered on a freezing cold day (~40 F) and the inside of his truck was colder. I waited 2-3 hours for it to come to room temp. Just think about it - glass and electronics (although made of modern materials and well-designed) can be stressed by sudden temperature changes. We've paid a good chunk of our hard-earned money on these plasmas. Why not take extra precautions with it? Anyway man -- congrats on the new TV. You will LOVE it, just like all the other happy Panny plasma owners have said!

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12-11-2008, 11:36 PM	#3
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	Mine came in the am and im in southern cali so its not likes its freezing outside but I still gave it a couple hours to get up to room temp. Plugged in and running right now as we speak lol (Left it on at home breaking in lol)

12-11-2008, 11:58 PM	#4
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Hmm, makes sense. I will have them make sure there is no damage instead.

12-12-2008, 01:44 AM	#5
harry lime Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:48	I have a Panasonic being delivered on Saturday. Given that I live in Southern California it won't be terribly cold but pretty cold. Waiting a couple of hours will be rather difficult to do because if I am going to accept the TV i will need to plug it in and turn it on to make sure it operates properly before the delivery guys leave.

12-12-2008, 02:29 PM	#6
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	I've also heard (around here I think) that you should wait to turn the set on in order to give the cells a chance to "settle" or something after all of the bouncing around during shipment. Not sure what this does, but I thought doby actually posted it, so I figured there had to be some truth behind it.

12-12-2008, 05:04 PM	#8
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	It was delivered today. I had them pull the top up to make sure there was no damage and then put the top back on. Did not turn it on as it makes sense to let it settle a bit and get to room temperature.

12-13-2008, 12:09 AM	#9
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I would definitely wait for it to reach room temp. This goes for any kind of TV.

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