Outdoor TV Setup

[jaihawk]

After soliciting feedback from the r/prjoectors group on Reddit, it looks like a projector won't meet our needs, at least budget-wise, so we're probably going to go with a 75-85" tv for watching sports/movies while we're in the pool. Most of the ones I'm looking at are fairly lightweight (75 lb. or less). I've got 2 issues I'm trying to figure out.

1. Is there some sort of outdoor cart/table that would be on wheels that would work for bringing the tv out?
2. Is there a good way to secure the tv so it doesn't tip over if there's a breeze?

I was thinking that if I could find something with a back, I could use the anti-tip over straps to anchor it to the cart/table to keep it from tipping over. I'd then have to make sure that the table was weighted down, which would be easy enough to do with either sand bags or weights.

For reference, here's the TV I was looking at:


Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[shiv]

Do you have a wall that is on some kind of covered patio? Or are you just trying to roll it out in the open

 

[Astragalus]

Consider a Sunbrite TV. Made for outdoor use. Water/weather resistant and anti glare for bright days.

SunBriteTV | The Leader in Outdoor Television

leader in outdoor tv weatherproof tvs

www.sunbritetv.com

 

[Rebarcock.]

@astnailed it. I personally rather drink outside than watch TV. But I'm a weirdo

 

[jaihawk]

Do you have a wall that is on some kind of covered patio? Or are you just trying to roll it out in the open

Just trying to roll it out in the open when we need to. Pool is too far away from our covered patio.

 

[Taggart]

Might be cumbersome for a TV that big, but I have a TV I keep inside then move to my deck when I want by using RV wall mounts. Dedicated outdoor TVs are $$$$

 

[champsballs]

After soliciting feedback from the r/prjoectors group on Reddit, it looks like a projector won't meet our needs, at least budget-wise, so we're probably going to go with a 75-85" tv for watching sports/movies while we're in the pool. Most of the ones I'm looking at are fairly lightweight (75 lb. or less). I've got 2 issues I'm trying to figure out.

1. Is there some sort of outdoor cart/table that would be on wheels that would work for bringing the tv out?
2. Is there a good way to secure the tv so it doesn't tip over if there's a breeze?

I was thinking that if I could find something with a back, I could use the anti-tip over straps to anchor it to the cart/table to keep it from tipping over. I'd then have to make sure that the table was weighted down, which would be easy enough to do with either sand bags or weights.

For reference, here's the TV I was looking at:


Thanks in advance for your help.

Be honest with us here. This is really for your gay orgies when you invite all your buddies from Lawrence for a weekend of ass pounding isn’t it? Trying not so get too many bodily fluids In your house, smart move so you can hide it from your wives easier.
@Jayhacker can you confirm this for us so this guy can get the advice he needs.

 

[LVRebel]

In for later. Been thinking about putting one on the wall outside also. Would be awesome for night time games, parties, etc.

 

[OPD77]

@astnailed it. I personally rather drink outside than watch TV. But I'm a weirdo

Did he buy you dinner first?

 

[44Bobcats55]

Keep it dry and do not turn it on if temperatures are high or low. It will probably last 4-5 years. Outdoor TV’s are expensive so just buy the cheapest indoor you can find since you will not be operating it in an ideal viewing environment anyway.

 

[GatorOK]

Large TVs are basically at throw away cost now. I have a 65" regular TV on my patio that I watch while in the pool, hot tub, etc. Baseball is always on. Two drawbacks. I have a pillar and it can get in the way of TV depending on where you are, and polarized sunglasses will make the TV look black with no picture.

TV is hanging on the wall. I have research pull down brackets, but haven't found one that will work.

 

[LVRebel]

I'd imagine if I get one where I live, I'd either have to remove it in the summer (too hot), or get an outdoor tv that can handle the heat. I have a wall it could go on that doesn't get much sun, but still, in the summer it can easily get up to 115-120 in my backyard.

 

[Jayhacker]

Be honest with us here. This is really for your gay orgies when you invite all your buddies from Lawrence for a weekend of ass pounding isn’t it? Trying not so get too many bodily fluids In your house, smart move so you can hide it from your wives easier.
@Jayhacker can you confirm this for us so this guy can get the advice he needs.

Not a pool guy. Can’t confirm. Hope this helps.

 

[ChicagoFats]

After soliciting feedback from the r/prjoectors group on Reddit, it looks like a projector won't meet our needs, at least budget-wise, so we're probably going to go with a 75-85" tv for watching sports/movies while we're in the pool. Most of the ones I'm looking at are fairly lightweight (75 lb. or less). I've got 2 issues I'm trying to figure out.

1. Is there some sort of outdoor cart/table that would be on wheels that would work for bringing the tv out?
2. Is there a good way to secure the tv so it doesn't tip over if there's a breeze?

I was thinking that if I could find something with a back, I could use the anti-tip over straps to anchor it to the cart/table to keep it from tipping over. I'd then have to make sure that the table was weighted down, which would be easy enough to do with either sand bags or weights.

For reference, here's the TV I was looking at:


Thanks in advance for your help.

What did you go with @jaihawk ?

 

[inquiryjv]

I have a projector on my patio, and it works fine. The cool thing about it is that it’s compact and it’s easy to move around. It’s better than a TV in my opinion because good TVs are expensive and by far not so mobile. Also, the size of the screen matters in this case.
We mainly use it to watch movies, so it’s not for gaming. This time I decided not to try to save money and look for a good option on productz.com. I wanted it to produce bright colors and not be faded by the sun that much. BenQ HT2050A turned out to be a nice option for these purposes.

 

[ChicagoFats]

I have a projector on my patio, and it works fine. The cool thing about it is that it’s compact and it’s easy to move around. It’s better than a TV in my opinion because good TVs are expensive and by far not so mobile. Also, the size of the screen matters in this case.

What do you use as a screen to project onto?

 

[FoamFingers]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LT4Q5CS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I have this in the office it works great very sturdy.

 

[ChicagoFats]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LT4Q5CS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I have this in the office it works great very sturdy.

Not bad for $150.

So if the tv connects via wireless you just need a power chord? its not like you are dragging a bunch of chords around?

 

[FoamFingers]

Not bad for $150.

So if the tv connects via wireless you just need a power chord? its not like you are dragging a bunch of chords around?

Yeah I just unplug the extension cord and roll it to the next location. Plug back in. Everything else is plugged into the extension cord permanently.