LCD TV

[Kaz]

Does anyone know if an LCD TV will freeze and break if left in the fishhouse in below zero weather. The price is coming down now and they take up a lot less room.. I've heard that a LCD Graph will freeze and I was wondering if the same is true for the LCD TV's... They leave the one's that come in a car out to freeze, but are they the same type screens.... Kaz

[hoggs222]

I wouldn't leave it in there. LIQUID Crystal Display. On top of that, easy target for someone to steal.

[LaZyDayZ]

Its really a tough question.

While a frozen LCD will thaw and work properly, the effects of sub zero temperatures is still a risk.

I have left mine out a day or two and it warmed and thawed, I wouldnt make a habbit of it.

When installing it make it practical to remove and take with you.

[Kaz]

Thanks Guys: I think I'll NOT let it freeze.. I don't leave it on the lake when I'm gone. I like the amp draw, which helps the battery recharge time.. I know my portable graph is a lot slower when it's cold, so I can imagine what a TV would look like when it's cold too.... Get ready, 90 days to hard water!!!! Kaz

[deepportage01]

Kaz, about how much are those LCD tv's going for and where do you get them? and how many amps do they draw. thanks.DP

[hawkeye43]

Do they come in 12v??? or you using an inverter??

[Kaz]

Deep, Wally World and Menards have them for about $150 for a 13". I'm going to check it out again for sure and pick up the best one... Hawkeye, I'm going to use an inverter, because I'm also going to run a Direct TV dish. I cut off a tripod from a quartz light stand to mount the portable dish antenna.. It aims easy and I get a good signal... Keeping it simple and I can use the 120vac TV at home too.... Kaz

[Kylersk]

A while back I picked up a 15" from Circuit City for ~$200 after rebate. Right now I see the same TV is listed at $269 and no rebate.

[hawkeye43]

If I would put a disk on my fish house there would be no reason to even think about going home. Then what would the wife think.

[Kaz]

Hawkeye: You gota have Fox News, OLN, The Outdoor Channel, and ESPN2, don't you know!!!! LOL.. Kaz