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looking to buy a new outdoor tv...question about weather protection
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:19 pm
Posted on 7/22/14 at 11:19 pm
Do I need to worry about a cover? I had thought about buying a grill cover to go over, but would that just create more moisture build up? Here is my setup currently. I'm looking to go to a 60-65".
Also, what kind of tv would you recommend?
Also, what kind of tv would you recommend?
This post was edited on 7/22/14 at 11:20 pm
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Posted on 7/23/14 at 2:33 am to hawgndodge
Just buy a throw away set and when it fails, buy a new one.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 7:44 am to hawgndodge
or you could not lock down the mount and just put it up each time you use it and then store it somewhere where its more protected
Posted on 7/23/14 at 8:33 am to hawgndodge
Sunbrite is the best outdoor tv on the market, but you're going to pay about 3-4x over a standard set, or more for cheap sets. I have friends that have gotten 5+ years out of LCD(not LED) sets as long as they are not directly exposed to the elements. Also need to make sure direct glare isn't a problem. Go to thecoverstore.com for a cover. Don't get a plasma.
Posted on 7/23/14 at 8:44 am to hawgndodge
I've had a Samsung LCD outside for about 5 years now. As long as it's protected from direct rain I wouldn't worry about it too much. Yes, humidity will ultimately be it's demise, but so be it. Like said before, they're so cheap just go get a new one...
Posted on 7/23/14 at 8:52 am to hawgndodge
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Do I need to worry about a cover?
I would say yes. Unless you change the way it is mounted(maybe put it higher and closer to the roof), the sun will fade it over time. Rain will get to it too with it being mounted that low.
Another question is if you put a 60-65 inch TV, will someone steal it? I have a 50" outdoor and it was like $500.
ETA: when you get over 55 inches for a TV, the pixels get kinda blurry(especially for sporting events). You may need an HD digital box for it as well
This post was edited on 7/23/14 at 8:54 am
Posted on 7/23/14 at 9:06 am to hawgndodge
That's an exposed location. I'd be more worried about driving rain than condensation. Get a cover.
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