TV in my garage (high humidity)?

Ray · 10-25-03, 08:22

I have been in Brazil for the last four months. I have not posted in some time but it feels good to be back around anal, clean freaks like myself.

Anyway, back to topic. Is a TV a good idea for a garage in a high humidity state like Florida? I want to put directv in my garage but I'm concerned about the wetness in the air and what it could do to the inside circuitry of the TV and receiver. My garage in July is like a sauna. PLEASE ADVISE.

Thank you

LouisanaJeeper · 10-25-03, 08:41

it works fine form me, but I only put a cr@ppy TV out there cause I was a little afraid of the long term damage

Ray · 10-26-03, 06:22

35 views and 1 response? To those of you who have TV's in your garage, have you had any problems? I'm just trying to play it safe before I go to all the trouble.

Thank you

FlyNavy · 10-26-03, 07:31

I just checked a couple of user manuals for my smaller (CRT type) TV's. There is no mention of humidity constraint in any of them. I don't think there is a problem operating a TV in a garage in Florida as long as you don't see actual condensation on the set before you turn it on.

Brad B. · 10-26-03, 06:23

I have had my TV in the garage for 4 or 5 years now with no issues. My garage is heated and air conditioned but I don't necessarily keep the temp controlled all year round for economical reasons. I just fire it up when I plan to be out there because it heats/cools so quickly. So, my point is, it goes through all the normal humidity cycles you can throw at it. I live in St. Louis, MO. Land of muggy humidity!

PATHFNDR · 10-31-03, 11:01

They manufacture TV's and everything else in Asia. It's humid as hell there. Florida isn't any worse. I certainly wouldn't put a real expensive TV in the garage mostly because of the dust.

indy · 11-03-03, 11:41

If the TV were never used, it might shorten the lifespan
of the unit to just sit there in high humidity. But if it gets
used once in awhile the heat generated by the TV itself
will warm up the air inside the set enough to get rid of
any moisture that accumulates inside the set. Most sets
that specify humidity ranges have an upper limit of about
95% humidity (100% and it's either raining or real foggy).

Ray · 11-03-03, 02:59

The humidity inside a Florida garage can exceed(I would guess), 110% humidity. The humidity alone outside in July gets to 100% almost every day in June and July.

Maybe it's not a good idea afterall.

Thanks