Best way of powering a tv/dvd combo?

[captain caveman]

Im thinking of either getting one of the small suite case generators.

But while looking online ive noticed you can get 12 volt tv/dvd combos

Or do i use an inverter off the batterys?

 

Any advice on this please?

Thanks

[Robbo]

If you can power it off DC, keep to DC. Inverters use power as well, around 8-13watt, so if you don't need it don't have it.

[Ex- Member]

We have a Cello 29 inch combi with Freeview and a load of other stuff.

 

We've always ran our 12v tv's directly from 12v with no issues.

 

Cello now do a 32" 12v TV which I want to buy, but er in doors won't let me LOL

[captain caveman]

The boats fitted with a leisure battery for all the intiror lights and water pump and a separate battery for the electric start

All charged off a 15 hp Honda.

As you can see this is all very new to me lol

[Ex- Member]

The boats fitted with a leisure battery for all the intiror lights and water pump and a separate battery for the electric start

 

All charged off a 15 hp Honda.

 

As you can see this is all very new to me lol

 

Must be a small boat. Do you know the AH of your leisure battery, and how many rated amps is the alternator?. Depending on how much tv you use you might need to add another leisure battery, also a small solar panel 50w to 100 w might be a good investment.

Edited August 4, 2014 by Julynian

[captain caveman]

The boats a 22 foot Dawncraft, Not a clue on the specs of the battery or engine.

I only paid for the boat Saturday and its 70 miles away so cant go check.

 

Ive just bought this as its local and seemed a good price

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=301266804820&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

 

I guess a couple of hours a night couple of nights a week at most for the tv.

Ive been thinking of a solar panel, Are they a case of bigger the better?

[Nightwatch]

We have a Cello 22" 12v/240v TV DVD Freeview combination. Plug straight into a 12v socket car type. It also comes with 240 v adaptor.

 

Works fine so far. Ours was £180 odd fromACDC on ebay. Had to buy speakers from them as well as the sound is a bit dodgy,okay bur dodgy in quality. Connects by USB in the back of the telly for power. £17.00.

 

Martyn

[Graham Davis]

Just remember that there are specific hours when you can't run the generator.

[captain caveman]

Ok well looks like a 12 volt TV is the way to go, Last 12 volt tv i had was black and white

[Nightwatch]

Ours is all black!

[captain caveman]

Just remember that there are specific hours when you can't run the generator.

Can or cant?

I,l probably only be using it if were tied up at a bank in the middle of no where anyway.

[Ex- Member]

Can or cant?

I,l probably only be using it if were tied up at a bank in the middle of no where anyway.

 

Use between 8am and 8pm

[bottle]

Unless totally out of earshot and annoyance of anyone.

 

If the generator is running and no one is there is it making a noise.

[Machpoint005]

Unless totally out of earshot and annoyance of anyone.

 

If the generator is running and no one is there is it making a noise.

 

Yes, but it's not a nuisance!

[smileypete]

I guess a couple of hours a night couple of nights a week at most for the tv.

Ive been thinking of a solar panel, Are they a case of bigger the better?

No point getting something far beyond your needs.

 

Probably best start a new topic, give as much detail as poss on what things are being used and the existing setup.

 

cheers, Pete.

~smpt~

Edited August 6, 2014 by smileypete