Turning a TV on its side

stephenm · 12-06-2003, 21:25

Hey,
Sorry for what seems to be such a random question. I realise it's unconventional, but if I do want to turn a small portable television on one end and be using it, what's likely to happen?

I'm just checking with some folk in the know first, in case something's likely to cause a fire or something.

All help appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Milky Joe · 12-06-2003, 21:40

You'd most likely be blocking off important air ventilation holes, which wont do it a lot of good

Whats your plan? Watching tv in bed?

davey_do_little · 12-06-2003, 21:42

May be safer to turn the bed

stephenm · 12-06-2003, 21:43

heh, nope, there's a few old games I've gotten hold of (video games, i mean), and they're great vertical scrolling shooters. Designed for tall tv's though, but they can be calibrated to fill the screen horizontally, and then if i could turn the tv on it's side I could get some proper vertical shoot 'em up action...

Hmmmm....

There *are* obviously proper displays for that kinda thing, but my guess is they're more expensive than I'm likely to pay for the sake of a few games. Anyone know anything about them?

And anymore ideas on if my tv's likely to self destruct?

Cheers

Jim Rae · 12-06-2003, 22:38

Your TV will not self destruct if you keep the vents clear.

Most TVs are designed to work in much hotter climates than we have here and it will make no difference to its performance.

Indeed one of the things I like about Panasonic TVs is that many of them have no top ventilation holes at all so no liquid can spill into them.

If in doubt, stick a fan alongside - £9.99 from Woolworths.

It's still a daft idea though...

comicsansserif · 13-06-2003, 08:49

Although there is a possible ventilation problem the main problem I can see is if the structure is cabable of holding the tube in a vertical position. TV tubes can be damn heavy things.

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Indeed one of the things I like about Panasonic TVs is that many of them have no top ventilation holes at all so no liquid can spill into them

I've noticed this "design feature" on a lot of TV in recent years. They also now have a tendency to have no flat level surfaces on the top so you can't put a cup of coffee on them or vase of flowers etc.

GaryB · 13-06-2003, 09:29

There is a chance that you might get some movement of the shadowmask inside the CRT if you leave it on it's side for a long time. I have seen this in sets that have been stored on their side for long periods. It shows us as purity errors which may or may not correct themsleves when the set is used the right way up.

13-06-2003, 21:27

its not recommended

12-06-2003, 21:25	#1
stephenm Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 19	Turning a TV on its side Hey, Sorry for what seems to be such a random question. I realise it's unconventional, but if I do want to turn a small portable television on one end and be using it, what's likely to happen? I'm just checking with some folk in the know first, in case something's likely to cause a fire or something. All help appreciated! Thanks in advance.

12-06-2003, 21:40	#2
Milky Joe Forum Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: 0.3 units from doom Posts: 17,447	You'd most likely be blocking off important air ventilation holes, which wont do it a lot of good Whats your plan? Watching tv in bed?

12-06-2003, 21:42	#3
davey_do_little Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 3,890	May be safer to turn the bed

12-06-2003, 21:43	#4
stephenm Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 19	heh, nope, there's a few old games I've gotten hold of (video games, i mean), and they're great vertical scrolling shooters. Designed for tall tv's though, but they can be calibrated to fill the screen horizontally, and then if i could turn the tv on it's side I could get some proper vertical shoot 'em up action... Hmmmm.... There are obviously proper displays for that kinda thing, but my guess is they're more expensive than I'm likely to pay for the sake of a few games. Anyone know anything about them? And anymore ideas on if my tv's likely to self destruct? Cheers

12-06-2003, 22:38	#5
Jim Rae Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 4,125	Your TV will not self destruct if you keep the vents clear. Most TVs are designed to work in much hotter climates than we have here and it will make no difference to its performance. Indeed one of the things I like about Panasonic TVs is that many of them have no top ventilation holes at all so no liquid can spill into them. If in doubt, stick a fan alongside - £9.99 from Woolworths. It's still a daft idea though...

13-06-2003, 08:49	#6
comicsansserif Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In front of my computer! Posts: 2,865	Although there is a possible ventilation problem the main problem I can see is if the structure is cabable of holding the tube in a vertical position. TV tubes can be damn heavy things. Quote: Indeed one of the things I like about Panasonic TVs is that many of them have no top ventilation holes at all so no liquid can spill into them I've noticed this "design feature" on a lot of TV in recent years. They also now have a tendency to have no flat level surfaces on the top so you can't put a cup of coffee on them or vase of flowers etc.

13-06-2003, 09:29	#7
GaryB Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St Albans Posts: 4,088	There is a chance that you might get some movement of the shadowmask inside the CRT if you leave it on it's side for a long time. I have seen this in sets that have been stored on their side for long periods. It shows us as purity errors which may or may not correct themsleves when the set is used the right way up.

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