Flocal Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not looking for top of the range, after a decent set, not quite sure where to look, so many different places sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 12v TV's are quite expensive. Just one thing to think about 12v TV's like 12v, not 14v + coming out of your alternator. I asked around and any warranty is void if the TV is found to have failed because of a voltage 'spike' - use a stabilised power supply. We bought this 'refurbished' one - with 12 months guarantee (click the link) made an offer of £120 - it comes with a stabilised power supply. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221000204505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigste Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) More and more new TV's are using a 12v power converter these days. They have a 13 amp plug which has a jack plug at the other end with a 12v convertor in the middle. This can be done away with to use a direct 12v supply. Problem is that you boat does not supply 12v, it fluctuatates a lot. Easliy sorted by fitting a voltage regulator and there are lots on ebay like this one for a tenner. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARNETIX-12v-DC-power-regulator-car-pc-touchscreen-charger-/281248660811?pt=UK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH&hash=item417bb9fd4b Saves using an inverter and the same goes for satellite recievers. Edited January 22, 2014 by bigste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod a mod from Tod Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 We bought the absolute bottom of the range from, iirc Morrisons, which we were going to run through a small inverter. By pure fluke i noticed the telly, on unboxing, was 12v so did away with the tranny, fitted a 12v plug and away it went. Its ran fine ever since. Engine running, engine off, batteries well up and batteries well down. From memory this was well over 12mth since though i could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 More and more new TV's are using a 12v power converter these days. They have a 13 amp plug which has a jack plug at the other end with a 12v convertor in the middle. This can be done away with to use a direct 12v supply. Problem is that you boat does not supply 12v, it fluctuatates a lot. Easliy sorted by fitting a voltage regulator and there are lots on ebay like this one for a tenner. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CARNETIX-12v-DC-power-regulator-car-pc-touchscreen-charger-/281248660811?pt=UK_Computing_PowerSupplies_EH&hash=item417bb9fd4b Saves using an inverter and the same goes for satellite recievers. Where do you install this kit, please? Inline obviously, but at what point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex- Member Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) If you like a big screen there's a Cello 29 inch, we bought one about 6 months ago lovely TV http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29-CELLO-C29229F-12v-volt-LED-HD-TV-DVD-USB-FREEVIEW-CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-LORRY-/251355991524?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_Televisions&hash=item3a85fc0de4 Unfortunately gone up in price now, we paid £217.00 delivered. Cello now do a 32 inch 12v TV as well. Largest available in 12v they say. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cello-C32224F-QUAD-32-LED-DVD-TV-AC-DC-12-VOLTS-CARAVANs-HGVs-BOATs-/221297920640?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_Televisions&hash=item3386624a80 ETA £217 not £117 Edited January 22, 2014 by Julynian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinl Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 These look OK to me, they're advertised as 12 volt and suitable for caravans but the spec doesn't seem to say if they have a stabiliser in them or not. I just went to Asda and looked down the back of the tellies til I found one that worked via a 12 volt transformer then junked the transformer, 4 years and its not blown up yet. K http://www.finluxdirect.com/search?q=12v&searchsubmit=Go&gclid=CM73lrXukbwCFZShtAodf0cAZg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryeland Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Just bought a Cello 22" from ebuyer.co.uk. Excellent TV (apart from the sound which is rubbish on most small sets these days), and Made in Britain! Already had the 12V stabilised psu from the old TV, but the new one only takes 19watts so a cheaper 2 amp psu would be OK. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsey_Kings Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Be careful when buying Cello TV's, as most say they can do HD Ready (1080i) but only have a screen resolution of 1366 x 768. I brought the 24" C24115DVB-Ver2 LED TV for £169.99 from http://www.tv-village.net which was the largest Cello 12V LED TV that could do Full HD 1080p with the proper screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 and it comes with the 12-30v battery adapter as well as the 240v one. Check the specs at http://www.celloelectronics.com as http://www.tv-village.net still have not updated their website to the Ver 2 TV specs - I checked with them by phone and the Ver 2 was the one that arrived... Also only uses 16 watts. I was only looking at LED TVs - did not check any of the LCD ones... Would have liked a 32" LED with screen resolution of 1920 x 1080, but not available yet .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flocal Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Cello seem to be the way forward, had quite a few recommendations from others. they come with a stabilizer and spike thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex- Member Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Just bought a Cello 22" from ebuyer.co.uk. Excellent TV (apart from the sound which is rubbish on most small sets these days), and Made in Britain! Already had the 12V stabilised psu from the old TV, but the new one only takes 19watts so a cheaper 2 amp psu would be OK. Richard Agree, we've yet to use a small tv with any decent sound, we've tried 3 makes so far as well, I would say though Cello is the best so far, but we do have the 29 inch which is bigger of course so room probable for a better quality speaker possibly. Not only sound quality but volume, We've noticed with the Ross sat dish receiver the sound through it is very low volume. We thought it was the TV until we used the built in DVD we noticed the volume being much louder. We slung the receiver and bought another. I would avoid Ross and buy a dish and a separate receiver if you like good decent volume level. Edited January 22, 2014 by Julynian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainsman Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Got mine from these, a good selection. I would use a stabaliser though - Amperor 30 odd quid. http://www.kogan.com/uk/shop/televisions/?feature=9-12-volt-power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 They haven't got any! Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirren Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Logik 24" are available from Currys, they are 12v & about £140. Extra warranty available. We bought the 22" ( it seems no longer available in 12v), it works well . These sets allow you to record 1 program to a USB stick. You won't go wrong for £140 & it's got a DVD player built in ! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
station tug Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 If you like a big screen there's a Cello 29 inch, we bought one about 6 months ago lovely TV http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29-CELLO-C29229F-12v-volt-LED-HD-TV-DVD-USB-FREEVIEW-CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-LORRY-/251355991524?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_Televisions&hash=item3a85fc0de4 Unfortunately gone up in price now, we paid £217.00 delivered. Cello now do a 32 inch 12v TV as well. Largest available in 12v they say. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cello-C32224F-QUAD-32-LED-DVD-TV-AC-DC-12-VOLTS-CARAVANs-HGVs-BOATs-/221297920640?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_Video_Televisions&hash=item3386624a80 ETA £217 not £117 cello tvs are great..they draw 16w 12v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 Just bought a Cello 22" from ebuyer.co.uk. Excellent TV (apart from the sound which is rubbish on most small sets these days), and Made in Britain! Already had the 12V stabilised psu from the old TV, but the new one only takes 19watts so a cheaper 2 amp psu would be OK. Richard We have the same, and agree the sound is very tinny. We run the audio from the external speaker socket through a Phillips mini Hi-Fi speaker system which runs off 12v (and has an integral rechargeable battery). Gives a really great sound. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 i too have a Cello 22" . I cannot express how truly atrocious the sound quality is . It is beyond belief that they even sell it without finding a way of putting this right . It is however easily put right as the post above says . I have a set of computer speakers -£12.99 at currys pc world which are powered via the USB socket at the back . Once this was done all was well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plainsman Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 They haven't got any! Martyn They will have in a few weeks. They tend to sell out quickly seemingly good value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flocal Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 What model have you got Chubby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 I may well keep half an eye open then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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