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re: outdoor TV question
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:29 pm to ClusterCock
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:29 pm to ClusterCock
Get the indoor. If it lasts 2-3 years you can (at that point in the future) get another 50" for $125.
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:30 pm to ClusterCock
Build cabinet to put it in or at least cover it when not in use and the indoor will last many years
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:32 pm to ClusterCock
I got a cheap indoor Sharp for outside. The weather fried the motherboard last year, but I was able to swap it for $30 and less than an hour of work. Back to life like new.
I should cover it.
I should cover it.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:33 pm to ClusterCock
Yep, buy and replace
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:36 pm to drockw1
I have had an indoor tv outdoors for 3 years. It survived the eyewall of hurricane Ida, indoor is fine
The bigger issue is not so much weather as it is the picture if the spot where the TV is gets a bit of sunlight. Even an expensive TV can be harder to see in this instance. Ideally just place it under a covered area that gets less sun and you will be fine
The juice is not worth the squeeze for outdoor tv's
The bigger issue is not so much weather as it is the picture if the spot where the TV is gets a bit of sunlight. Even an expensive TV can be harder to see in this instance. Ideally just place it under a covered area that gets less sun and you will be fine
The juice is not worth the squeeze for outdoor tv's
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:36 pm to ClusterCock
I've had a regular $250 47" LG smart TV outside for 10 years.. 
That outdoor TV ranks up there with nitrogen in your tires.
That outdoor TV ranks up there with nitrogen in your tires.
This post was edited on 2/2/23 at 4:38 pm
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:39 pm to ClusterCock
Ive had an outside tv for 12 years
They last about 4 years
I get cheapest i can find
Its fully covered but gets all the heat, cold and humidity
No need to spend $$$$ for an outside tv
They last about 4 years
I get cheapest i can find
Its fully covered but gets all the heat, cold and humidity
No need to spend $$$$ for an outside tv
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:42 pm to ClusterCock
I have an indoor LCD tv mounted and stays on my back porch and if works fine. Survived several freezes
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:44 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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Get a projector and move it inside when not in use.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:45 pm to ClusterCock
an addendum - I live in Myrtle Beach, will the protective cover create more humidity and more problems?
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:45 pm to ClusterCock
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This post was edited on 2/2/23 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:47 pm to ClusterCock
Sunbrite
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Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:48 pm to ClusterCock
Buy a regular tv and get a good cover.
This post was edited on 2/2/23 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:48 pm to ClusterCock
Get the indoor. If it is possibly going to get wet, there are covers you can put on it to protect it. They stay on permanently, rolled up on the front for watching, and you roll it down as needed. So far, that has worked fine for me, going on 5 years.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:49 pm to ClusterCock
would it be under a covered patio? I do not think you really need a protective cover if it is under a covered patio.
If it is, i would just leave it uncovered and if you anticipate a really bad storm that could potentially get it really wet, just throw a garbage bag over it until it passes
I have found that the only times I have need to cover the TV are when there is a tropical storm or hurricane in the vicinity. I quality indoor TV can hold up to the elements surprisingly well. Even under a bad scenario you should be getting at least 3 years out of it but likely more, which isnt a bad investment for a few hundred dollars.
If it is, i would just leave it uncovered and if you anticipate a really bad storm that could potentially get it really wet, just throw a garbage bag over it until it passes
I have found that the only times I have need to cover the TV are when there is a tropical storm or hurricane in the vicinity. I quality indoor TV can hold up to the elements surprisingly well. Even under a bad scenario you should be getting at least 3 years out of it but likely more, which isnt a bad investment for a few hundred dollars.
This post was edited on 2/2/23 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:51 pm to ClusterCock
Buy the $2000 curved out door one. Just kidding, buy the cheapest, It'll last a few years, then buy another.
No need for covers or cabinets, neither will protect it from humidity (in fact may make it worst).
Life hack, if you find a TV for a really good deal and like the picture, buy two. The quality of flat screens, both in life span and picture, seem to be worse now than 10 years ago.
No need for covers or cabinets, neither will protect it from humidity (in fact may make it worst).
Life hack, if you find a TV for a really good deal and like the picture, buy two. The quality of flat screens, both in life span and picture, seem to be worse now than 10 years ago.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:52 pm to ClusterCock
Buy indoor and when you know it’s going to be sub 40 degrees cover it, sub 30 bring in inside. The news ones weigh nothing, paying all that money for an outdoor tv is a waste.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 4:57 pm to ClusterCock
I put a Samsung from Costco up almost 7 years ago and no issues.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 5:55 pm to ClusterCock
I’ve had a Hisense outside going on 3 years. Works better than the damn fire stick I have hooked up to it. It’s out of the direct sun and rain but still in the elements. I think I paid $500 for it.
Posted on 2/2/23 at 6:44 pm to ClusterCock
Find the TV in your house that you want to upgrade, move it outside, and get yourself a nice new TV for the family room, game room, or wherever. Only thing you gain from an outdoor TV practically speaking is increased brightness. They use brighter light panels so the picture is brighter when it’s sunny out. If you are under a patio then this isn’t as much of an issue.
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