On Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:25:40 -0600, "John Galbreath Jr."
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beware the LCD flatscreen may not like thew excess heat above the
fireplace...........


I get asked this one a lot. There is no industry study for placing a TV
over a fireplace. A vented fireplace will put out less heat over the mantle
(vent free not allowed in bedroom anyway, unless under 10,000 BTU). I have
never hear of a failure and I know of a lot done that way. If possible, I
suggest recessing the TV so the front is even with the wall, it will receive
less heat than if in front of the wall.

Ask a certified person....!

Visit a home theater group and the answers will be NO, not above a
fire place.

Oren
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