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can i put a plasma tv over a wood burning fireplace? Or will it be too hot?

we are installing a wood burning fireplace in our new family room and we are thinking about putting a plasma or an LCD tv on the wall above the fireplace. We are concerned about it being too hot mounted above the fireplace.

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  1. Most plasmas have operating temperature ranging from 32-105 F degrees. The standard operating temperature range for LCDs is 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F). Extended-temperature LCDs operate from -20 to 70 degrees C (-4 to 158 degrees F). Measure the temp above the fireplace with the wood burning, then, go to a store and ask to see a manual for a television similar to one you want. There is normally a section that will tell you what temps you can operate it safely in.
  2. unless you want it to burn/catch fire, its fine.
  3. I would say if it isn't somewhere you want to hang for a long period of time, i wouldn't put a piece of delicate equiptment there either. Doesn't plasma already generate heat? Isn't that what the sun is made of?
  4. Sure if you want to wast money and the invenstment of your TV.
  5. I don't think you should. Would probably get too hot and warranty would be voided. Also, the light from the fireplace would detract from the television. From what I hear, ambient light should be behind the television and no where else.
  6. Most manufacturers recommend NOT putting a plasma or LCD over a wood burning fireplace. Not necessarily due to the heat, but due to the smoke that will damage the screen. They are ok to mount over a Gas Burning Fireplace.
  7. If it was me, I will keep it away from anything that says fire.