Easy Tips To Protect Your Lcd Tv When It's Outdoors
Lifestyle choices, home designs and more leisure time have made it inevitable that
we take advantage of the backyard outdoor zone as the rest and recreation area. So we bring all the important elements for fun, relaxation and entertainment with us, and that, naturally, includes the big, beautiful
LCD TV.
Obviously, this involves some safety considerations, bearing in mind the average backyard is full of things like hoses, kids and other hazards. But it's not only doable, it's a very good idea. All that's required are a few basic precautions.
Why Would You Want Your LCD Outside?
Most of the reasons for having the LCD TV outside are all practical.
For entertaining, kids birthdays, and other large space using events, it's perfect.
You can run your videos, birthday snaps, and if you're hooked up to a computer, your games, too.
In summer, it's a nice night at the movies, with a big screen, good food, and a great night at home.
It's absolutely perfect for the big sports days when you've got a lot of guests and nothing like enough space in the house.
The big TV really delivers. It provides great quality pictures and sound, and above all, comfort. It's a major lifestyle asset, and a permanent fixture is a real design upgrade for your home.
Risks For Outside LCDs
The outside installation requires some management. You need to know and assess the risks and plan for them.
Depending on your location, these are the major risks:
Temperature Extremes
Dust
Moisture/Weather
Sunlight
Vandalism
Theft
4 Tips
As you can see, the main risks are predictable, and some simple, cheap, common sense solutions can take care of all of them:
1. Choose the right TV.
The right TV will have:
The right size for your needs and good visibility
Be easy to mount
A good AV and power setup for DVDs, computer hookups, etc.
2. Consider Ventilation:
LCD TVs need to be kept free of moisture in the form of condensation which can damage their electronics. Heat is another issue which can affect TV performance, indoors or outdoors. Ventilation, like a built in fan in an enclosure, can deal with both issues.
3. Shield From Weather and Dust
Weather and dust can cause real problems for any form of electrical equipment. The dust is a static electricity collector, and significant seasonal temperature variations can expand and contract the metals and plastics of the TV, doing considerable damage. You will need to site the TV in a protected area.
4. Install a Custom Enclosure
The Custom Enclosure is the simple solution to the basic requirements of outdoor TVs. They're designed with your particular local climate in mind, and they're a worthwhile investment for long term outside use.
As you can see, there's really nothing much stopping you turning your backyard into your own personal paradise. Enjoy!
by: Joe Watson
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