plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 So, have a nice covered porch on the back of my house where i watch all the games etc. Not screened in or anything. Thursday night someone stole the TV I had out there. Good thing I guess was I was already looking at getting a bigger one, this was a 4 year old 32 inch Westinghouse. But, I am going to be putting prolly a 42 or 46 inch out there, but looking for ideas on how to lock it down. It sits on a an old blanket chest that also has the D* receiver and a/v reciever on it(they left those). Any Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 So, have a nice covered porch on the back of my house where i watch all the games etc. Not screened in or anything. Thursday night someone stole the TV I had out there. Good thing I guess was I was already looking at getting a bigger one, this was a 4 year old 32 inch Westinghouse. But, I am going to be putting prolly a 42 or 46 inch out there, but looking for ideas on how to lock it down. It sits on a an old blanket chest that also has the D* receiver and a/v reciever on it(they left those). Any Ideas? What about one of those steel cables they attach to computer equipment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 What about one of those steel cables they attach to computer equipment? Was thinking about that, just not sure what I would lock it to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Flat Screen TV Lock Kit EX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I have a 42 inch flat screen under the porch of the mancave in my backyard. In addition to the lock on the back, I built an enclosure out of 2x4's and t-111 siding that I can swing down over the TV and lock when I'm not out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 THX Jack and NC, just what I was looking for but could not find when Googling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Just curious - if the porch isn't enclosed, how do you keep the TV from getting wet during rainy/windy conditions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Just curious - if the porch isn't enclosed, how do you keep the TV from getting wet during rainy/windy conditions? If it is like mine, it is covered, just not closed off. I have a corner of my porch that seems to always stay dry, no matter how bad the weather. (That corner has two concrete walls on mine.) I cover the TV just in case, though. I put a very cheap POS TV out there, that's good enough for when I want to smoke a cigar. Seeing as how we are right off the beach a good TV would get trashed from the salt air pretty quickly. I don't worry about it getting stolen. But if I had a good set, I'd do what these guys recommend. Build a little enclosure and lock it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 If it is like mine, it is covered, just not closed off. I have a corner of my porch that seems to always stay dry, no matter how bad the weather. (That corner has two concrete walls on mine.) I cover the TV just in case, though. I put a very cheap POS TV out there, that's good enough for when I want to smoke a cigar. Seeing as how we are right off the beach a good TV would get trashed from the salt air pretty quickly. I don't worry about it getting stolen. But if I had a good set, I'd do what these guys recommend. Build a little enclosure and lock it down. Yes, in the corner, and this is a pretty big porch. Most people would prolly call it a sreened in room without the screens, I just like the open feeling without the screens. I have a huge fireplace out there as well, and in Richmond get more use of of in the fall/winter/spring then summer. That TV has been out there 4 years in September, never once brought it in.I have thrown the occasional towel over it when the wind and snow were kicking in some of the storms last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Yes, in the corner, and this is a pretty big porch. Most people would prolly call it a sreened in room without the screens, I just like the open feeling without the screens. I have a huge fireplace out there as well, and in Richmond get more use of of in the fall/winter/spring then summer. That TV has been out there 4 years in September, never once brought it in.I have thrown the occasional towel over it when the wind and snow were kicking in some of the storms last year. That's all I use. An old towel for the most part. Our porch actually is screened in, but that does little to stop the rain. If it were bigger and not exposed to the salt air, I'd try to put something nicer out there. But we never entertain out there. It's just my outside man-cave for the most part. I live in a condo complex across the street from the beach. While there are plenty of permanent residents here, some units are rented to people on vacation. One night I was smoking cigars, drinking (maybe getting a bit stoned) on the porch when I just got completely nauseous. (Very occasionally if I smoke a very strong cigar too quickly, and I'm also stoned and drunk this happens. Age has its downsides.) So anyway, I new I was going to puke and there was no way I was going to make it to the bathroom. So I rushed off the porch and tossed my cookies in the bushes. "GO INSIDE?" came the voice from the condo on the 3rd floor. "Thank you for your concern." I replied. I felt bad for anyone who had to experience that (they probably didn't see me, but heard me), but is that really your first reaction to someone in distress? "GO INSIDE"? What I get out of that is, "Go die in your condo please, I'm on vacation." Some people really lack compassion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 That's all I use. An old towel for the most part. Our porch actually is screened in, but that does little to stop the rain. If it were bigger and not exposed to the salt air, I'd try to put something nicer out there. But we never entertain out there. It's just my outside man-cave for the most part. I live in a condo complex across the street from the beach. While there are plenty of permanent residents here, some units are rented to people on vacation. One night I was smoking cigars, drinking (maybe getting a bit stoned) on the porch when I just got completely nauseous. (Very occasionally if I smoke a very strong cigar too quickly, and I'm also stoned and drunk this happens. Age has its downsides.) So anyway, I new I was going to puke and there was no way I was going to make it to the bathroom. So I rushed off the porch and tossed my cookies in the bushes. "GO INSIDE?" came the voice from the condo on the 3rd floor. "Thank you for your concern." I replied. I felt bad for anyone who had to experience that (they probably didn't see me, but heard me), but is that really your first reaction to someone in distress? "GO INSIDE"? What I get out of that is, "Go die in your condo please, I'm on vacation." Some people really lack compassion. That is to funny. Look on the good side..they firgured you were young enough just puking from drinking to much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 That is to funny. Look on the good side..they firgured you were young enough just puking from drinking to much And at least they didn't come downstairs and steal his teevee while he was busy retching/yarking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2010 Author Share Posted August 14, 2010 And at least they didn't come downstairs and steal his teevee while he was busy retching/yarking. What sucks is I was up pretty late that night, but was inside as it was like a friggen sauna out side. I didn't go to bed till about 12.30(yes that's late for an old fart like me), and was right inside the kitchen, which the porch is right off of. Had a new light fixture put in day before, and the electrician, who has done work for me for 6 years, had a new guy with him. Gotta connect the dots i guess. Not quite sure what to say to the dude, as I really have no prrof and don't want to ruin this guy based on coincidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 What sucks is I was up pretty late that night, but was inside as it was like a friggen sauna out side. I didn't go to bed till about 12.30(yes that's late for an old fart like me), and was right inside the kitchen, which the porch is right off of. Had a new light fixture put in day before, and the electrician, who has done work for me for 6 years, had a new guy with him. Gotta connect the dots i guess. Not quite sure what to say to the dude, as I really have no prrof and don't want to ruin this guy based on coincidence Shiv the mofo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 What kinda neighborhood do you live in? Somebody sneaking around your back porch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Edit.. Just read your post where you think it is the electrian's helper... Why would he do something like that! Do the electrical work yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Edit.. Just read your post where you think it is the electrian's helper... Why would he do something like that! Do the electrical work yourself... Some people would rather have someone else risk getting shocked than trying it themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Some people would rather have someone else risk getting shocked than trying it themselves. I leave electrical work to trained electricians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Shiv the mofo. I leave electrical work to trained electricians. A double dose of sound advice from The Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Some people would rather have someone else risk getting shocked than trying it themselves. Then turn the power off before you work on it... Can't get shocked then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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