People with Plasma or LCD tv's near wood burner??

I'm putting in the same Panny 54" plasma with the Neo panel. The edge of my screen will be maybe 4-5 feet from the edge of my stove, but I am not too worried about it. If the screen was directly facing the stove at that distance I would be a bit more concerned. I'd also be concerned with a panel above the hearth as the natural convection currents go right up there.

I agree that there is a big difference with a Plasma or LED TV made today versus one from say 5 years ago. The technology is changing rapidly. They are practically giving away the LCD's now. Name your price and size and you can find a decent one.

I'm a year plus with my Panasonic plasma with zero issues so far . . . it's about 6-7 feet from the stove and is off to the side so it doesn't "catch" much of the radiational heat coming off the front.

Off to the side is the best setup as you minimize the direct radiation to the screen. Just don't bake out your living room to 80 degrees.

Well I guess you just roll with it now and see what happens, lol!

Olaf,

What does "Runnin EUR style" mean in reference to your Castine??? Just curious.

The Castine comes with two primary airflow plates - a USA plate and a EUR plate for Europe. The Europe plate allows you to run twice as much primary air. A few of us are running it as you can really turn the stove into a blast furnace if you so desire.

Olaf,

Thanks...I found an older thread that you explained in good detail with pics. Where does one buy the EUR plate? I got my Castine and the dealer never gave me this, but I'm guessing they're not allowed to give it to me since it's not EPA certified?!? I'd love to blast this bad boy, nothing on ebay or google. Possible to purchase from Jotul directly?

Hummm, I am sure you can get one from your dealer, prob for free. I wouldn't be surprised if they have a box of them in back as Jotul ships their stoves with both plates. It is not anything magical, it simply lets roughly 2X as much air into the firebox. So you can still control the primary air just as well. You just have to be a little more careful with your settings. They both fully close off primary air when they are fully closed. It will really help you burn down the coals towards the end of the burn if you are willing to go over to the stove and increase the air setting.

With them pretty Jotuls to watch, who needs a TV?

Peace,
- Sequoia

Our dealer here throws them out (Inspection Cover EU), but he says I can have the one on the floor. Will make the pilgrimage up there soon.

Throw it in and let us know what you think. I am a big pyro and a like a hot firebox so I am probably not the best person to ask. :coolgrin: Okay seriously, it has only advantages and no downsides. It does everything the USA cover does and then some.