Is this TV too close to my Woodstove?
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I was wondering what you meant buy it? Our stove is in the basement family room where the kids spend lots of time. I don't see a problem with that.
It's not going to spontaneously combust.
The issue here is with the longevity of the TV, generally TV's are designed to operate at 10c-40c (50f-104f). If the panel is allowed to operate outside of this range it could cause damage to the panel, especially if it's operated over a long period of time at excessive temperature.
An infrared temp gun would check this quite easily, and then decide if its worth moving or not. I know I'm not in a rush to put my QLED panel close to my stove to test it's longevity under high heat conditions.
The issue here is with the longevity of the TV, generally TV's are designed to operate at 10c-40c (50f-104f). If the panel is allowed to operate outside of this range it could cause damage to the panel, especially if it's operated over a long period of time at excessive temperature.
An infrared temp gun would check this quite easily, and then decide if its worth moving or not. I know I'm not in a rush to put my QLED panel close to my stove to test it's longevity under high heat conditions.
Thanks, this is basically what I was asking. I think 4 feet should be far enough not to effect the screen especially since its not above or in front of the stove. But I will definitely be checking it with the infrared that's a good idea.
I think the TV might distract from the fire show.
TVs are getting bigger and cheaper and better. If it dies in 5 or 6 years, will this be horrible to replace? Side note. Thinking about this, I just realized my TV was purchased around 2004. I don't watch it, but the wife and kid do.
TVs are getting bigger and cheaper and better. If it dies in 5 or 6 years, will this be horrible to replace? Side note. Thinking about this, I just realized my TV was purchased around 2004. I don't watch it, but the wife and kid do.
Check the wall temp, I'd say if no more than 90F you're probably fine. If it's more, put say a fan to the left and blow air past it. I have mine directly above my fireplace, with the fan on and the mantle to deflect any radiant heat, it's basically room temp and I've never had any issues.
To me there is alot being said in the pic the OP decided to post up. Looks like a daycare to me....are 600degree wood stoves allowed in daycare rooms? Day care or not, it presents itself as a place where small kids will be allowed to be. hence the fisher price gates....LOL.... I'd hate to see a kid do a faceplant on that stove or even put a tender hand on it for a nano second. But maybe I'm reading too much into it. Personally that TV wouldn't be my main worry.
My kids have been raised in a house with a woodstove being used as the primary heat source their entire lives. The stove has absolutely never been closed off with gates or anything else. And they have never touched it or fell into it. I was raised in a house with a woodstove as the only heat source. I never touched it or fell into it.
Kids understand hot stay away pretty well.
To me the pic looks like a pretty typical family room in a house with children. Other than the gates. I think they are in nessecary but it's not my house or my kids if that is what makes the op feel comfortable about the stove that's their choice and nothing wrong with that.
Looks OK to me but to be sure next time you have a good hot fire move your hand around the screen and take notice of any temp changes.
wow...one website 2 opinions. Glad you and your kids never were burned but your opinion does surprise me as you are typically concerned with all things woodstove safety. But of course your just referring to codes and clearances in your line of work, which for me is a small part of overall wood stove safety. I find it hilarious that the install may be correct but the everyday living situation of furnishings, curtains etc. can be the biggest hazard of all and of course up to the owner occupant to control.
I agree. Data rule the day. If it doesn't get hot, it'll be ok. If it does get above the operational range noted in the manual of the tv, then action needs to be taken.
I am not sure why that is hilarious or what safety issue you see with this install.
But I can assure you I am concerned with all aspects of woodstove safety. But I find teaching my kids not to touch hot things to be a perfectly safe approach.
Let me clear up the hilarious ness....I have seen videos and pics of "proper" installs except there are curtain, xmas trees, throw rugs and other flammables, etc. just a few feet away on each side of the stove. So much for installed safety. And with these exceptionally high heat 6-700STT epa stoves , to me it is disaster just waiting to happen.
So the installation may have been proper,.it is still incumbent on the owner to keep honoring the requirements in the manual. That includes curtains and Christmas trees.
Many not-thinking people out there....
Many not-thinking people out there....
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