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Big telly above working fireplace?

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Old 10-08-2008, 5:17 PM   #1
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Big telly above working fireplace?

Is it safe / possible to have a 37" LCD fitted above a working 'real' (wood burning) fireplace?

I believe the chimney breast is brick built but dont know much more that that.

I assume fitting a suitable bracket to the wall isnt a problem however im concerned about heat rising from the fire and also about how best to route the cables. I guess the cable could only be routed after creating a cutout in the brick / plaster?

I have searched the forums but have only really come across suggestions for gas / electric fires....

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks
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Old 10-08-2008, 6:15 PM   #2
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Re: Big telly above working fireplace?

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Is it safe / possible to have a 37" LCD fitted above a working 'real' (wood burning) fireplace?

I believe the chimney breast is brick built but dont know much more that that.

I assume fitting a suitable bracket to the wall isnt a problem however im concerned about heat rising from the fire and also about how best to route the cables. I guess the cable could only be routed after creating a cutout in the brick / plaster?

I have searched the forums but have only really come across suggestions for gas / electric fires....

Any suggestions would be great!

Thanks
Stick a thermometer up against the wall and check the temp when a roaring fire is going,thgen check in the manual if its within the safe operating tempertures.

I have it done,I havent lit the fire yet but I plan to.
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