virgil
Guest
Cheers Nosha! So I was correct in post 9 then?!
Nosha
Guest
You sure were!!!!!!
And Gordons link was to the same thing but using a different name... and bloody expensive at £35, but it was a 60w unit (post 10).
And Gordons link was to the same thing but using a different name... and bloody expensive at £35, but it was a 60w unit (post 10).
virgil
Guest
Nosha said:
That's what threw me! I know my electrical knowledge is very minimal but...
virgil
Guest
Nosha said:
So I may as well carry on using my 1000w invertor then, or would there be an advantage in using one of those?
Nosha
Guest
The only thing I would say is a little 60w dc/dc inverter may? be a bit more efficient, as you are taking 12v up to 240v... to then step it down with another transformer to 19v so that's two transformers to get from 12v to 19v!!
But as we're only talking of a couple of amps then I don't thing you'll be taking much out of your camper battery.
But as we're only talking of a couple of amps then I don't thing you'll be taking much out of your camper battery.
virgil
Guest
Why are sparks so confusing eh?
zulurita
Guest
I did notice Avtex LCD TV has 4.5 amps power and motorhomes 12v socket staes a maximum of 4 amps!
With my current tv a lcd thompson the picture went and i had sound only when using satellite. I had the socket wired with a thicker cable and a 10 amp fuse and since then no problems.
I have also recently been looking to see what tv's use less than 4 amps on 12v.
With my current tv a lcd thompson the picture went and i had sound only when using satellite. I had the socket wired with a thicker cable and a 10 amp fuse and since then no problems.
I have also recently been looking to see what tv's use less than 4 amps on 12v.
pappajohn
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dvd player
HI nosha, we use one of those cheap dvd players for use by bored kids in cars from argos. just connect to tv. cost about £60 i think. it runs on 12v,240v or it's own built in battery. as for remotes you could always buy a "one for all" type universal remote which you can program for anything.
HI nosha, we use one of those cheap dvd players for use by bored kids in cars from argos. just connect to tv. cost about £60 i think. it runs on 12v,240v or it's own built in battery. as for remotes you could always buy a "one for all" type universal remote which you can program for anything.
Nosha
Guest
TV things on 12v
Well so far the best solution (apart from a £400+ Avtex) is a Curry's or Toys R Us 12v LCD TV with DVD player at £169 & £199 and when the signal is turned of a Bush Freeview scart adapter which has just come down from £69 to £49 and runs on a 5v supply - easy to step down from 12v!!
Many thanks to one and all, hope this thread has been usefull to others - happy viewing!!
Well so far the best solution (apart from a £400+ Avtex) is a Curry's or Toys R Us 12v LCD TV with DVD player at £169 & £199 and when the signal is turned of a Bush Freeview scart adapter which has just come down from £69 to £49 and runs on a 5v supply - easy to step down from 12v!!
Many thanks to one and all, hope this thread has been usefull to others - happy viewing!!
virgil
Guest
Just had a reply from Aldi about the TVs... They do not know if they run on 12v! D'oh!
Nosha
Guest
Yep saw the advert , however they were 19" which won't fit in the locker!
When pulling all the sets off the shelf in Comet (and setting the alarm off!) I found once you got to 17" the mains lead went straight in the back!
BUT Argos now list a 15" Bush with EVERYTHING so I'm going in at the weekend to see if it's 12v, from memory it was around £249.
When pulling all the sets off the shelf in Comet (and setting the alarm off!) I found once you got to 17" the mains lead went straight in the back!
BUT Argos now list a 15" Bush with EVERYTHING so I'm going in at the weekend to see if it's 12v, from memory it was around £249.
mangothemadmonk
Guest
We have an Avtex 15" 7 in 1. Brill bit of kit made for the caravan/MH/boating industry. Plugs straight into the 12volt system without having to get a voltage regulator or run it from 240v power. Easy to use, plays copied DVDs and Freeview is great.
We just wanted to get rid of all the wires. Now there is just a power lead and ariel lead.
Johnny F
We just wanted to get rid of all the wires. Now there is just a power lead and ariel lead.
Johnny F
Guy
Guest
ive just seen a goodmans 15" lcd tv and dvd combi. (model GLCD15DVD) for only £150.00 because they are end of line stock. At the rear where the mains lead goes in it says DC 12V. does this mean i can plug it straight in to my 12v socket while wildcamping.
guest
Guest
thats a well good price mate..Guy said:
knoxy
Guest
Just bought tv dongle for laptop from evilbay no need for tv now just use laptop.
Nosha
Guest
Gordon
You won't need a regulator providing you don't start the engine up whilst watching TV.
As the UK mains supply is only +/- 10% you can still get 11 to 13v from the supply unless it's listed as being FULLY stabilised.
You won't need a regulator providing you don't start the engine up whilst watching TV.
As the UK mains supply is only +/- 10% you can still get 11 to 13v from the supply unless it's listed as being FULLY stabilised.
gordon
Guest
nosha thats right but there is not a tv that runs on 12v they all vary if you look on the black box it will tell you that the input is 240v but the output to the tv will not be 12v just like laptops have.i have 2 laptops one needs 15v and the other one need 19v.
Nosha
Guest
12v TV
Gordon, have a look at Alba & Bush & Kenmark they ALL state 12v DC 4 or 5amp!
Yes I have two laptops that run on 16 & 18v, hence my link to Maplins regarding universal laptop inverters, but the above TV's from Argos, Currys & Comet (in that order) ARE 12v. I checked both the back of the set AND the power supply outputs which included setting off the alarm in Comet - mind you I should have walked out with the set as nobody came to re-set the alarm... or ask if they could help me!
After a couple of min's I walked off as I couldn't put up with the noise!
Gordon, have a look at Alba & Bush & Kenmark they ALL state 12v DC 4 or 5amp!
Yes I have two laptops that run on 16 & 18v, hence my link to Maplins regarding universal laptop inverters, but the above TV's from Argos, Currys & Comet (in that order) ARE 12v. I checked both the back of the set AND the power supply outputs which included setting off the alarm in Comet - mind you I should have walked out with the set as nobody came to re-set the alarm... or ask if they could help me!
After a couple of min's I walked off as I couldn't put up with the noise!