Television above a Valcourt Lafayette and additional Blower

[BobQuigley]

Hi All,
Is it safe/cool enough to mount a television above the fireplace and is it worthwhile to buy the auxiliary fan for the unit?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[begreen]

Safe, probably, if there is a mantel to block some of the heat convecting off the face of the unit. The mantel will have its own clearance requirements though. That said, putting a tv above the fireplace is going to expose it to more heat which is not the friend of electronics and it's going to be tougher on your necks having to look up to watch television. TVs should be about eye level for the most relaxed viewing.

As for the aux blower, are you ducting some of the heat to another part of the house?

 

[blades]

Electronics and hydraulics heat is your enemy- Begreen nailed it

 

[aansorge]

tvs are cheap nowdays...go for it.

 

[blades]

depends on your wallet

 

[begreen]

tvs are cheap nowdays...go for it.

Exactly. They can run over a grand depending on the quality, size, features and brand.