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quiet · 03-17-2004, 04:29 AM

i'd like to be able to install some sort of automated system that moves a lcd tv down in front of a fireplace, and back up above it when running the fireplace. does such a thing exist?

here's a pic of the spot i'm talking about (of course i'd remove the wood mantel).

i thought i'd heard about something like this a couple years back on a tv show, anyone know what i'm talking about? space is at a bit of premium here, which is why i'd be very interested in such a solution if it exists... thanks

SMG · 03-17-2004, 04:36 AM

great idea provided you dont forget to shut off the fireplace before watching TV

Shoehorn! · 03-17-2004, 04:39 AM

You should look into getting a projection screen TV, then you can just get a screen that will retract automatically.

quiet · 03-17-2004, 04:41 AM

i think a projection is sort of overkill for this place, but yeah that might work.

hova · 03-17-2004, 04:55 AM

If you had lived in the Netherlands I would know where to get a thing that could do that, I can only tell you that it exists......

$5 submissions · 03-17-2004, 04:57 AM

Looks like a good space for a flat panel. You may want to change the fireplace enclosure to a heat containing enclosure using either tempered glass or a steel/glass combo.

fuzebox · 03-17-2004, 04:57 AM

Leave the tv there, and put on a recording of a fire whenever you feel cozy.

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03-17-2004, 06:22 AM

Any reason why you wouldn't just set it on the mantle? I think that would look sweet there.

quiet · 03-17-2004, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by evildick
Any reason why you wouldn't just set it on the mantle? I think that would look sweet there.

agreed that it would look fine. but sore necks suck... definitely want it at eye level.

Fro · 03-17-2004, 06:38 AM

These Inca lifts might give you some ideas.

quiet · 03-17-2004, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fro
These Inca lifts might give you some ideas.

nice! getting close to what i was thinking of...

KRL · 03-17-2004, 06:47 AM

If that fireplace is going to be used a lot I wouldn't locate an expensive set right near it. But if you do, you'll need a custom heat reflective enclosure for sure.

I'd pickup a copy of Home Theater Magazine. Its got all sorts of suppliers in there.

tbabe · 03-17-2004, 06:51 AM

Im not sure i would put it above the fire, but that would look pretty sweet.

OldJeff · 03-17-2004, 07:05 AM

Why would you want the TV down on the floor

above the mantle would give you better viewing anyway

angeleyes · 03-17-2004, 08:41 AM

Yes, It can be done, they did the exact same thing on the tv program Monster House. You just need to find yourself a good engineer/carpenter.

lagwagon · 03-17-2004, 08:43 AM

noooooooooooooo, just put a theatre in a different room.

plus you can keep out the light.

Brujah · 03-17-2004, 08:47 AM

that fireplace looks great bro, don't put a tv near it. keep it pure.

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03-17-2004, 06:22 AM	#9
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