To mount a tv above a fireplace is there any danger of penetating anything behind in the chimney area?

According to forums.cnet. Com, by Lee Koo, mounting a TV in the chimney area can be done but he advised to exercise caution and avail the services of a professional. Happy New Year!

-quote- "CAUTION! Fireplace mounts can be done but use a professional by MWM0324 - 2/23/09 5:47 AM In reply to: Is it safe to mount a flat screen over my fireplace? By Lee Koo (ADMIN) Moderator Mounting a TV over a fireplace usually can be done with no issues but you need to have a professional installer do the job.

He should be able to determine if your project is feasible or not. The biggest issue when mounting a TV over a fireplace is how the chimney or wall is constructed - can it support the weight of the equipment, will the mounting hardware breach the chimney chute, and the heat dissipation from a running fire. Anytime you are hanging a TV on a wall, you will need a bracket.

The type and style largely depends on the application of the TV. They make static mounts which do not move, tilt mounts that can change the angle of the TV, articulating mounts where the set can be extended forward, swing arm mounts ETC..... One thing to look out for when mounting a TV over a fireplace is the heat factor. The new flat screen displays are engineered to draw cool air up form the bottom and release the warmed air out the top.

If the TV is hung over a fireplace the hot air from the fire, could be drawn up through the TV. This would not provide the needed cooling and could shorten the life of the set or even cause it to fail. A good check would be to figure out where you want the set to be mounted, run the fire place for 30 minutes or so to allow everything to warm up and measure the air temperature around the area where the TV is to be mounted.

If it is significantly higher then I would not recommend installing it there. If it is normal then it should be ok to proceed. One thing to note - TV types - LCD, plasma or DLP depends on personal preference.

There are pro's and cons to all of them but in your application the thing to keep in mind is LCD TVs operate at a cooler temperature than plasma or DLP. LCD TVs usually use the same wattage as a light bulb where as plasma and DLP sets use more energy and run at higher temperatures. This could play a factor when mounting the set over a fireplace.

Keep in mind, heat is the biggest enemy of electronics. " -end of quote.

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