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Do I really need an outdoor TV for a covered patio?
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:36 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:36 am
I have a decent setup under my outdoor patio where I want to install a TV for game watching and entertaining but I've never had a TV outside. Do I absolutely need to pay 10x more for an outdoor TV or can I use a indoor TV for a covered area that's protected from sunlight, most wind, and rain?
I assume humidity and insects would still be a problem? Can I get away with an indoor TV or do I need to buy an expensive outdoor ones?
I assume humidity and insects would still be a problem? Can I get away with an indoor TV or do I need to buy an expensive outdoor ones?
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Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:37 am to Wayne Kenoff
Cheap indoor. Replace when you have to. Some outdoor TVs dont hold up either. Spend 200 or 2 grand?
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:37 am to Wayne Kenoff
I have an indoor TV under my patio and it has seemed to work fine.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:38 am to Wayne Kenoff
I've had a cheap TV outside under minimal eave cover with a cover over the TV when not in use for a couple of years with no issues yet.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:38 am to Wayne Kenoff
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TV or do I need to buy an expensive outdoor ones
If you're that worried about it breaking you can just take it down after you're done using it.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:38 am to Wayne Kenoff
Yes, just buy a cheap TV and replace when it fails
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:38 am to Wayne Kenoff
Ive had an indoor TV hanging on my patio for 3+ years, no issues
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:38 am to Wayne Kenoff
Absolutely just get a cheap regular TV.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:38 am to Wayne Kenoff
I have an indoor TV under mine and it doesn't have issues. It is on the smaller side though and I often move it inside when a storm is coming.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:38 am to Wayne Kenoff
Nope, I get 5-6 years of outside use with regular, cheap flat screen TVS.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:39 am to Wayne Kenoff
My uncle has one at his lake house. It's awesome to watch football outside while drinking beer and eating.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:39 am to Wayne Kenoff
TV's are cheap now. Take the one from your living room and install it outside. Update living room TV to better model and or bigger size.
If outside TV goes out in a year or two, start process over.
If outside TV goes out in a year or two, start process over.
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 10:42 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:39 am to Wayne Kenoff
No. A 55” sceptre is like $250 at walmarks
Just get that
Just get that
This post was edited on 10/29/18 at 10:40 am
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:39 am to Wayne Kenoff
get a projector
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:39 am to Wayne Kenoff
I put an rca 55" under my covered patio 5 years ago. It's still going strong. Paid $500 for it. I'll replace with similar if it ever blows. Use it all the time.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:40 am to PiscesTiger
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Cheap indoor. Replace when you have to. Some outdoor TVs dont hold up either. Spend 200 or 2 grand?
This
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:40 am to Wayne Kenoff
I have a 10 year old 50" Samsung plasma in my garage right now that spent the last 4 years of it's life under a covered patio in my backyard. You'll be fine with a regular TV.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:40 am to Wayne Kenoff
I have an indoor TV mounted to an outdoor fireplace. It was installed about 5 years ago. It was a cheap WalMart TV (Sanyo about $400) and has done well so far. I keep it covered with a canvas cover. For me, I’m glad I didn’t spend on the outdoor TV.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:40 am to Wayne Kenoff
I have a regular tv outside and it’s doing fine. 3 years now. Bought a cheaper 65” instead of top of the line.
Posted on 10/29/18 at 10:42 am to Wayne Kenoff
I have a DIY cabinet like this. Been fine for 2 years with the 10 year old Samsung in it. It's under a roof, so no rain can get to it. I assume the wood helps soak up some humidity. Never had bugs, wasp or spider problem. I also have a sound bar it it.
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