LCD on radiator cover

sexymesexy · 09-03-2009, 10:00

I know your going to think i am mad, but i got a radiator cover few weeks back and i have been keeping my eye on it to see if the top heats up as i have a plan

Plan is to sit my tv on the top of it, Orginal plan was to mount the tv (plasterboard wall doesnt seem to be any wooden joists its metal mesh like stuff) also live in rented accomadation so my other option to get the look am going for is to put it on my radiator cover (its right in the middle of the wall)

The cover is 3 inchs higher than my radiator the piece of mdf doesnt get hot and all heat seems to be coming out the front of the cover its only on for 3 hours at the max at night when i come in from work, The cover is strudy and is also now attached to the wall.

Its a 32 Inch Samsung Lcd not sure that makes much difference.

Any comments welcome even the "your nuts" "silly women" one's are welcome ha.

Also please excuse my username i made it in 2006 young and stupid and couldnt register a new name with my email address i use.

Nigel Goodwin · 09-03-2009, 10:58

Sounds like it should be OK - it's best not to site them above heat sources if you can - but it sounds like any heat will be passing in front of the set rather than through it.

No problem with your user name, but you should have pictures!

Scorpio · 09-03-2009, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Sounds like it should be OK - it's best not to site them above heat sources if you can - but it sounds like any heat will be passing in front of the set rather than through it.

No problem with your user name, but you should have pictures!

Have to agree with Nigel on both counts - rad mount OK (though keep an eye on it!) and user name fine with me.

If you were 'young and stupid' in 2006 and ended up with 'sexymesexy' then in 2009 you are probably 'young and more mature' which probably means you really should be 'verysexy'.

Can't see much changing in 3 years other than to bloom.

Scorp

PS - welcome to the forum from myself and all the 'team'.

Deacon1972 · 09-03-2009, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexymesexy

I know your going to think i am mad, but i got a radiator cover few weeks back and i have been keeping my eye on it to see if the top heats up as i have a plan

Plan is to sit my tv on the top of it, Orginal plan was to mount the tv (plasterboard wall doesnt seem to be any wooden joists its metal mesh like stuff) also live in rented accomadation so my other option to get the look am going for is to put it on my radiator cover (its right in the middle of the wall)

The cover is 3 inchs higher than my radiator the piece of mdf doesnt get hot and all heat seems to be coming out the front of the cover its only on for 3 hours at the max at night when i come in from work, The cover is strudy and is also now attached to the wall.

Its a 32 Inch Samsung Lcd not sure that makes much difference.

Any comments welcome even the "your nuts" "silly women" one's are welcome ha.

Also please excuse my username i made it in 2006 young and stupid and couldnt register a new name with my email address i use.

I can't see a problem either, but then I would have to make a home visit just to make sure.

Scorpio · 09-03-2009, 18:59

See, get a girl on here and we all go mushy! Lol

Scorp

misterbarlow · 09-03-2009, 19:03

I have my 42" toshiba wall mounted over our living room rad...
i have mounted an ikea floating shelf between them (which also comes in handy for my 3 front speakers) and using a thermometer have noticed no temp increases anywhere around the set, even with the heating on four hours, so would assume your mdf cover would do the same...

sexymesexy · 10-03-2009, 13:49

Hi, Thanks for the the comments.

Moved the tv over onto the cover last night BUT its dipping in the centre must be to heavy so i dont think its going to be able to stay there

Its not a big dip but i think if its sitting on there any length it will prob just snap after time.

Back to the drawing board any ideas what i can do?

21 now not so young and stupid now haha.

Deacon1972 · 10-03-2009, 13:57

How about replacing the MDF with something a bit more substantial that would take the weight?

Andrue · 10-03-2009, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexymesexy

21 now not so young and stupid now haha.

I used to be young and stupid. I'm older now

sexymesexy · 11-03-2009, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon1972

How about replacing the MDF with something a bit more substantial that would take the weight?

Thats a good idea, If i get a big bit of chuncky wood and replace the top of the cover with it that will work perfect.

Bit of a long shot but i think if i buy a floating shelf that is the same size with alot of hammering and nails and no more nails on there aswell just to be extra safe. Hmmm i am thinking that will work.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ESHELF.htm

maybe?

JBlink · 11-03-2009, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpio

See, get a girl on here and we all go mushy! Lol

Scorp

But think about it. Who would you rather help, someone with a user name sexymesexy or fatbaldybeardybloke.

It could just be a ploy to get a quicker response.

May I'll have to pay a visit to find out!

JBlink · 11-03-2009, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexymesexy

Thats a good idea, If i get a big bit of chuncky wood and replace the top of the cover with it that will work perfect.

Bit of a long shot but i think if i buy a floating shelf that is the same size with alot of hammering and nails and no more nails on there aswell just to be extra safe. Hmmm i am thinking that will work.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ESHELF.htm

maybe?

I wouldn't use nails even backed up with no more nails. If the wall is substantial enough then it should be screwed to the wall firmly. However I am always uncertain of these floating shelves with heavier weights and would prefer something with brackets that transfer the load lower down the wall reducing the tendancy to pull the fixings from the wall.

IQ400 · 11-03-2009, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexymesexy

Thats a good idea, If i get a big bit of chuncky wood and replace the top of the cover with it that will work perfect.

Bit of a long shot but i think if i buy a floating shelf that is the same size with alot of hammering and nails and no more nails on there aswell just to be extra safe. Hmmm i am thinking that will work.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ESHELF.htm

maybe?

NO WAY would I put a 10-15kg 32" LCD TV on a floating shelf, these types of shelves are usually constructed of two 5mm pieces of MDF with a 40mm hollow centre - not very strong at all! Due to the fact that the "L shaped" brackets have to be fitted horizontal (not vertical) means they won't take a lot of leverage or weight which will result in your "rather expensive" TV crashing to the floor!

I also wouldn't place an LCD TV over a heat source either, not unless you can put some insulation between the radiator and shelf, fibreglass + foil would be ideal for this.

As "EVERY" stud/plasterboard wall has VERTICAL timber or steel battens (usually 400mm - 450mm apart) I would fix a proper TV bracket to those. If you find the VERTICAL wall battens are in the wrong location for your TV bracket, you can either fix some HORIZONTAL battens to the VERTICAL battens (30mm x 75mm would be ideal) or you could fix a large sheet of 15mm ply to the wall. A TV cabinet is another option!

Deacon1972 · 11-03-2009, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by IQ400

NO WAY would I put a 10-15kg 32" LCD TV on a floating shelf,

I think their idea is to just replace the MDF shelf with just the wood from the floating shelf kit.

They live in rented accommodation and are therefore restricted to the work they can do.

If the brackets are strong enough and have a good fixing I don't see any reason why they can't replace the old shelf with a new one that is more up to the job, providing it is fixed firmly to the existing brackets.

sexymesexy · 19-03-2009, 08:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deacon1972

I think their idea is to just replace the MDF shelf with just the wood from the floating shelf kit.

They live in rented accommodation and are therefore restricted to the work they can do.

If the brackets are strong enough and have a good fixing I don't see any reason why they can't replace the old shelf with a new one that is more up to the job, providing it is fixed firmly to the existing brackets.

Yes thats what i want to do replace the wood with another stronger bit.

Just bought a new tv series 6 40"

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...03-09_2012.jpg

here is my tv at the moment with the cover and you can see it sagging. The cover now has backing mesh like stuff over it so you cant see the radiator at all now.

Its not attached to the wall at the moment as i needed it paperered first but i need to get sorted and make my mind up with what am doing for cables as my wallpaper was VERY expensive i dont want to be mucking about with moving and drilling things.

09-03-2009, 10:00	#1
sexymesexy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	LCD on radiator cover I know your going to think i am mad, but i got a radiator cover few weeks back and i have been keeping my eye on it to see if the top heats up as i have a plan Plan is to sit my tv on the top of it, Orginal plan was to mount the tv (plasterboard wall doesnt seem to be any wooden joists its metal mesh like stuff) also live in rented accomadation so my other option to get the look am going for is to put it on my radiator cover (its right in the middle of the wall) The cover is 3 inchs higher than my radiator the piece of mdf doesnt get hot and all heat seems to be coming out the front of the cover its only on for 3 hours at the max at night when i come in from work, The cover is strudy and is also now attached to the wall. Its a 32 Inch Samsung Lcd not sure that makes much difference. Any comments welcome even the "your nuts" "silly women" one's are welcome ha. Also please excuse my username i made it in 2006 young and stupid and couldnt register a new name with my email address i use.

09-03-2009, 10:58	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Sounds like it should be OK - it's best not to site them above heat sources if you can - but it sounds like any heat will be passing in front of the set rather than through it. No problem with your user name, but you should have pictures!

09-03-2009, 18:21	#3
Scorpio Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,048	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Sounds like it should be OK - it's best not to site them above heat sources if you can - but it sounds like any heat will be passing in front of the set rather than through it. No problem with your user name, but you should have pictures! Have to agree with Nigel on both counts - rad mount OK (though keep an eye on it!) and user name fine with me. If you were 'young and stupid' in 2006 and ended up with 'sexymesexy' then in 2009 you are probably 'young and more mature' which probably means you really should be 'verysexy'. Can't see much changing in 3 years other than to bloom. Scorp PS - welcome to the forum from myself and all the 'team'.

09-03-2009, 18:31	#4
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by sexymesexy I know your going to think i am mad, but i got a radiator cover few weeks back and i have been keeping my eye on it to see if the top heats up as i have a plan Plan is to sit my tv on the top of it, Orginal plan was to mount the tv (plasterboard wall doesnt seem to be any wooden joists its metal mesh like stuff) also live in rented accomadation so my other option to get the look am going for is to put it on my radiator cover (its right in the middle of the wall) The cover is 3 inchs higher than my radiator the piece of mdf doesnt get hot and all heat seems to be coming out the front of the cover its only on for 3 hours at the max at night when i come in from work, The cover is strudy and is also now attached to the wall. Its a 32 Inch Samsung Lcd not sure that makes much difference. Any comments welcome even the "your nuts" "silly women" one's are welcome ha. Also please excuse my username i made it in 2006 young and stupid and couldnt register a new name with my email address i use. I can't see a problem either, but then I would have to make a home visit just to make sure.

09-03-2009, 18:59	#5
Scorpio Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,048	See, get a girl on here and we all go mushy! Lol Scorp

09-03-2009, 19:03	#6
misterbarlow Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Wales Posts: 561	I have my 42" toshiba wall mounted over our living room rad... i have mounted an ikea floating shelf between them (which also comes in handy for my 3 front speakers) and using a thermometer have noticed no temp increases anywhere around the set, even with the heating on four hours, so would assume your mdf cover would do the same...

10-03-2009, 13:49	#7
sexymesexy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	Hi, Thanks for the the comments. Moved the tv over onto the cover last night BUT its dipping in the centre must be to heavy so i dont think its going to be able to stay there Its not a big dip but i think if its sitting on there any length it will prob just snap after time. Back to the drawing board any ideas what i can do? 21 now not so young and stupid now haha.

10-03-2009, 13:57	#8
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	How about replacing the MDF with something a bit more substantial that would take the weight?

10-03-2009, 14:01	#9
Andrue Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brackley, UK Posts: 16,661	Quote: Originally Posted by sexymesexy 21 now not so young and stupid now haha. I used to be young and stupid. I'm older now

11-03-2009, 08:47	#10
sexymesexy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Deacon1972 How about replacing the MDF with something a bit more substantial that would take the weight? Thats a good idea, If i get a big bit of chuncky wood and replace the top of the cover with it that will work perfect. Bit of a long shot but i think if i buy a floating shelf that is the same size with alot of hammering and nails and no more nails on there aswell just to be extra safe. Hmmm i am thinking that will work. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ESHELF.htm maybe?

11-03-2009, 14:06	#11
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	Quote: Originally Posted by Scorpio See, get a girl on here and we all go mushy! Lol Scorp But think about it. Who would you rather help, someone with a user name sexymesexy or fatbaldybeardybloke. It could just be a ploy to get a quicker response. May I'll have to pay a visit to find out!

11-03-2009, 14:39	#12
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	Quote: Originally Posted by sexymesexy Thats a good idea, If i get a big bit of chuncky wood and replace the top of the cover with it that will work perfect. Bit of a long shot but i think if i buy a floating shelf that is the same size with alot of hammering and nails and no more nails on there aswell just to be extra safe. Hmmm i am thinking that will work. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ESHELF.htm maybe? I wouldn't use nails even backed up with no more nails. If the wall is substantial enough then it should be screwed to the wall firmly. However I am always uncertain of these floating shelves with heavier weights and would prefer something with brackets that transfer the load lower down the wall reducing the tendancy to pull the fixings from the wall.

11-03-2009, 18:27	#13
IQ400 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 45	Quote: Originally Posted by sexymesexy Thats a good idea, If i get a big bit of chuncky wood and replace the top of the cover with it that will work perfect. Bit of a long shot but i think if i buy a floating shelf that is the same size with alot of hammering and nails and no more nails on there aswell just to be extra safe. Hmmm i am thinking that will work. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...xt%3ESHELF.htm maybe? NO WAY would I put a 10-15kg 32" LCD TV on a floating shelf, these types of shelves are usually constructed of two 5mm pieces of MDF with a 40mm hollow centre - not very strong at all! Due to the fact that the "L shaped" brackets have to be fitted horizontal (not vertical) means they won't take a lot of leverage or weight which will result in your "rather expensive" TV crashing to the floor! I also wouldn't place an LCD TV over a heat source either, not unless you can put some insulation between the radiator and shelf, fibreglass + foil would be ideal for this. As "EVERY" stud/plasterboard wall has VERTICAL timber or steel battens (usually 400mm - 450mm apart) I would fix a proper TV bracket to those. If you find the VERTICAL wall battens are in the wrong location for your TV bracket, you can either fix some HORIZONTAL battens to the VERTICAL battens (30mm x 75mm would be ideal) or you could fix a large sheet of 15mm ply to the wall. A TV cabinet is another option!

11-03-2009, 19:27	#14
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by IQ400 NO WAY would I put a 10-15kg 32" LCD TV on a floating shelf, I think their idea is to just replace the MDF shelf with just the wood from the floating shelf kit. They live in rented accommodation and are therefore restricted to the work they can do. If the brackets are strong enough and have a good fixing I don't see any reason why they can't replace the old shelf with a new one that is more up to the job, providing it is fixed firmly to the existing brackets.

19-03-2009, 08:33	#15
sexymesexy Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Deacon1972 I think their idea is to just replace the MDF shelf with just the wood from the floating shelf kit. They live in rented accommodation and are therefore restricted to the work they can do. If the brackets are strong enough and have a good fixing I don't see any reason why they can't replace the old shelf with a new one that is more up to the job, providing it is fixed firmly to the existing brackets. Yes thats what i want to do replace the wood with another stronger bit. Just bought a new tv series 6 40" http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j6...03-09_2012.jpg here is my tv at the moment with the cover and you can see it sagging. The cover now has backing mesh like stuff over it so you cant see the radiator at all now. Its not attached to the wall at the moment as i needed it paperered first but i need to get sorted and make my mind up with what am doing for cables as my wallpaper was VERY expensive i dont want to be mucking about with moving and drilling things.

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