Flatscreen TV into chimney breast wall above fire

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by hybridlab mike, Oct 6, 2006.

  1. hybridlab mike

    hybridlab mike New Member

    Hello folks

    Does anyone have experience of fitting or paid professionals to install the cabling above the fireplace in the chimney breast wall for a flatscreen TV?

    Basically im curious which wires/cables are recommended and what methods they use...any clues?

    Mike
     
  2. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    You would only be advised to do this if your Fireplace is unused.

    Plasma's/LCD's don't take to kindly to roaring log fires and the inevitable smoke that will waft out and get sucked in via the cooling fans! :O
     
  3. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    Plasme vs LCD.....LCD wins.
     
  4. sinewave

    sinewave Screwfix Select

    That's debateable!


    Accute viewing angles are wan<u></u>k on LCD's for a start! ;)
     
  5. boo907

    boo907 New Member

    You would only be advised to do this if your
    Fireplace is unused.

    Plasma's/LCD's don't take to kindly to roaring log
    fires and the inevitable smoke that will waft out and
    get sucked in via the cooling fans! :O


    They have a big flat LCD on the fireplace in my local shandy house. There is a log burner in quite a big chimney cavity and the tv has been there for years with no apparent problems.Think the landlord is more concerned about drunk inconsoleable Wolves fans than the heat ! :eek:
     
  6. Ripped Off

    Ripped Off New Member

    LCD screens keep sharpness and colour levels longer.
    Plasma 3-5 yr on average before they start to drop off. So I was told by Mr Cometcurry
     
  7. You definalty shouldn't install a tv above a flueless gas fire, as heat given off is rather damp.

    If fireplace is unused...

    Drop a 4" flexible duct from behind tv into chimney (extractor fan duct) to fireplace. Use the fire place to house the SKY box, dvd player, etc, and put some doors on the front.... instant cabinet.

    I'd also seal the chimney above to prevent stuff falling onto players.
     
  8. edward current

    edward current Active Member

    You definalty shouldn't install a tv above a flueless
    gas fire, as heat given off is rather damp.

    If fireplace is unused...

    Drop a 4" flexible duct from behind tv into chimney
    (extractor fan duct) to fireplace. Use the fire place
    to house the SKY box, dvd player, etc, and put some
    doors on the front.... instant cabinet.

    I'd also seal the chimney above to prevent stuff
    falling onto players.



    u foolish man, do u know its nearly christmas... think about it...
     
  9. hybridlab mike

    hybridlab mike New Member

    :)

    Ive got brand new central heating just in and theres a modern gas fire in the fireplace surround by a massive brick fireplace which im almost finished knocking out.

    There is barely any considerable heat where the mantle would be and with the central heating in i cant see it getting used much after i sell the place.


    I was thinking of putting all wires in that the TV would have and bringing them out to the right of the chimney breast where a double socket would be. most of them wont be attached to anything but i reckon its gotta be easier that way rather than trying to fit things like scart leads of audio/video leads after the TV and power has been installed
     
  10. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    LCD screens keep sharpness and colour levels longer.
    Plasma 3-5 yr on average before they start to drop
    off. So I was told by Mr Cometcurry

    Aye RO..apparently the Plasma Gas leaks out slowly, and it is reduced quite considerably after as you say 3 to 5 yrs..LCD no degradation of picture quality..a slight possibility of lamp failure but nothing serious..and to boot no picture burn in problems unlike Plasma TV'S.
     
  11. hybridlab mike

    hybridlab mike New Member

    Drop a 4" flexible duct from behind tv into chimney
    (extractor fan duct) to fireplace. Use the fire place
    to house the SKY box, dvd player, etc, and put some
    doors on the front.... instant cabinet.


    I could probably do something similar but work the duct to one side of the chimney
     
  12. Ripped Off

    Ripped Off New Member

    Surface mount the duct paint it dayglo green say its modern art
     
  13. audi-evo

    audi-evo Active Member

  14. hybridlab mike

    hybridlab mike New Member

    its gonna get skimmed in the next 30 days anyway so banginf holes in the wall isnt too much of an issue. But as im selling(40 percent chance of renting depending on final value) it, i was wondering if it would be a good idea to fill all possible inputs and outputs so i dont have the trouble of trying to wire it through later....or is the whole point making duct wide enough so you can slip wires through when you need to?
     
  15. hybridlab mike

    hybridlab mike New Member

  16. Clark Kent

    Clark Kent New Member

    No, that link is fine..:)
     
  17. I'd certainly ensure duct is large enough to drop cables through after installation... You can never foresee all future expansion of cabling systems, or lengths required.
     
  18. hybridlab mike

    hybridlab mike New Member

  19. hybridlab mike

    hybridlab mike New Member

    I'd certainly ensure duct is large enough to drop
    cables through after installation... You can never
    foresee all future expansion of cabling systems, or
    lengths required.

    totally agree

    Do you think my chimney is more than 1 brick thick?
     
  20. sparkin!

    sparkin! New Member

    Hello folks

    Does anyone have experience of fitting or paid professionals to install the cabling above the fireplace in the chimney breast wall for a flatscreen TV?

    Basically im curious which wires/cables are recommended and what methods they use...any clues?

    Mike

    YEP, get the joiner to batten of the whole area 2inch forward!
    THEN MDF, ON BATTON!
    NEXT PLASTER-BOARD ON MDF!
    pass any cables from, h/d lines to plasma anytime!:)
     

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