How cold is too cold for LCD/flat panel tv?
Temps going back down into the 20's tonight. At what point do I have to worry about the TV in the new to us TT getting damaged from the cold?
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sue.t wrote:
Do you see a ship dropping off merchandise at the stores direct now?SCVJeff wrote:
Dont forget that these things make it to market from Nome to Phoenix, winter or summer in uninsulated freight trucks.
Nome by freight truck? When did they put a road into Nome?:h
You KNOW what I meant...SCVJeff wrote:
Dont forget that these things make it to market from Nome to Phoenix, winter or summer in uninsulated freight trucks.
Nome by freight truck? When did they put a road into Nome?:h- Me too.
sch911 wrote:
Kiwi_too wrote:
Do not try to turn on an LCD when it is frozen.
Wrong! LCD panels cannot freeze! And there are hundreds of thousands in automobiles that operate just fine when "frozen" as you would say. It was -2F last night where I live, yet somehow the 8" LCD panel in my Ram worked just fine when it was soaked all night in the cold. Please don't feed the myth....
It is not about the LED. It is about moisture on electronic components that drive the LED. Not all LED monitors are made to automotive standards.From a Vizio 32" Manual wrote:
When moving your TV from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, condensation may form in the housing. Wait before turning on your TV to avoid causing fire, electric shock, or component damage.
I will warm up my MH first.Kiwi_too wrote:
Do not try to turn on an LCD when it is frozen.
Wrong! LCD panels cannot freeze! And there are hundreds of thousands in automobiles that operate just fine when "frozen" as you would say. It was -2F last night where I live, yet somehow the 8" LCD panel in my Ram worked just fine when it was soaked all night in the cold. Please don't feed the myth....- Do not worry about 20° for storage. Do not try to turn on an LCD when it is frozen. Warm up your RV to above freezing for at least an hour before turning the TV on.
sch911 wrote:
Yeah!
There is no temperature too low for storage of LCD panels period.
Don't worry about it.
There is a common myth out there about this.
Dont forget that these things make it to market from Nome to Phoenix, winter or summer in uninsulated freight trucks.- One thing to worry about is condensation.
Warm moist air getting in contact with cold internal components could cause problems.
Bring everything up to room temp before plugging it in. - The only thing I would worry about is to warm up the room first before turning on the LCD/LED tv's.
Roy ken - Liquid crystals are not liquid and cannot freeze.
Bruce
