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I have just fitted a Maxview Crank Up Dish along with a Maxview FTA Receiver (Both from Snelly). They work fine - in fact so far I'm impressed! (I used to use a tripod set-up and a Sky Box).
The 15" LCD tv we use has always been a problem - its 240v only (and has no in-line transformer) and when running on an inverter there is an irritating buzz. I have tried 3 inverters.
Unfortunately, using the new sat equipment this buzz is now accompanied by lines! It is fine when on mains 240v.
I'm going to buy a 12v tv. My question is: Are all tv's now sold as "12 volt" and coming with a proper 12v plug etc, Ok for motorhome use?
I recall one contributer used to keep going on about 12v tellys needing a constant 12v supply and they wouldn't work in practice in a mh etc.. I could do without buying a new tv and then having to fork out another £40 or so for a voltage stabiliser. What do you do, and what have been your experiences? Are they just plug and go?
Currently we have a UMC 15" LCD TV/DVD that has a 12v socket with seperate mains adaptor. I use it with a lead direct from the 12v socket to the 12v plug in the van (apache 700).. Not had an issue at all...
Here it is.. UMC TV
Prior to this we had a Manhattan 15" and that worked the same.. When on hook up we do use the mains adaptors but generally never had an issue on 12v and no regulator used....
Get ready for the lecture on voltage fluctuation !!
Me same as Tonka. The transformer sorts out irregularities so I am told. Bit like the electrical equivalent of Fibergel. I plug into the inverter shared with a Sky box and whether on hookup or not, use the 12v to save keep swapping. I also have two large leisure batteries to tied me over but I am rarely not on a campsite so bit of a waste of...
Get ready for the lecture on voltage fluctuation !!
And ignore it if it comes!
Snelly sells voltage stabilisers for about a tenner, and I've been using one for over a year and my telly is still OK. He recommended me to use one anyway, just to be sure, and for a only tenner it was not a difficult decision.
Don't know whether all small TVs have a 12 volts option. I guess the easy way is to ask the seller before you part with the readies.
Currently we have a UMC 15" LCD TV/DVD that has a 12v socket with seperate mains adaptor. I use it with a lead direct from the 12v socket to the 12v plug in the van (apache 700).. Not had an issue at all...
Here it is.. UMC TV
Prior to this we had a Manhattan 15" and that worked the same.. When on hook up we do use the mains adaptors but generally never had an issue on 12v and no regulator used....
Get ready for the lecture on voltage fluctuation !!
Hi Dave,
We are the same, except that ours is a Beko, model No NR15LB450S.
It is plugged straight into an existing 12v supply that fed the old analogue Sat receiver. It came with a mains adapter, a 12v car plug, and a small 75 watt inverter, which we now use for the new Sat receiver.
HTH,
Jock.
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We are currently using a cheap 150watt inverter,it was one of Aldi's special offers a while back,and it powers both the Toshiba 15'' flatscreen tv(240v only) and the Sky box which we take from home and is also 240v.If we have a hook up then they are both run off 240v off course.
We must be lucky because it works very well with the cheapo inverter with no lines across the screen or interference.The tv is rated at 40w and the decoder 30w,so well within the capabilities of the inverter.
Previous to this set up we had a different toshiba 15'' flatscreen model tv that was supplied with mains lead only but actually worked on 12v as there was a transformer in the line of the mains lead.I bought an amperor voltage stabiliser to run this off of 12v and it worked perfectly well for a couple of years.
The only reason I haved changed tv's is because the new one has integrated digital freeview,which we may need if it is too windy for the crankup and we have to take it down and revert to the back up system of a conventional aerial.
If you are looking for a new tv that runs on 12v then check the specs on the back,you may find that a so called 240 tv actually runs off 12v if they have a transformer in line.If that is the case then you can use an amperor supply check them out >>>HERE<<<
Amperor also have a searchable list of compatible tv's that you can check out.Be careful though as I nearly bought a Sony flatscreen tv with an in-line transformer assuming it was 12v,but it actually ran off of 18v so obviously no good for the m/home.Also make sure the jack plug is the right size,they vary according to manufacturer.
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We have a 15" phillips matchline LCD tv, with in line transformer, it works fine from a very cheap Silverline inverter>>>here<<< it gives us no problems at all.
Thanks all. I feel a little more re-assured about 12v operation now. I have ordered one of these off e-bay. Paid plenty but it sounds good and still ceaper than an Avtec which I was considering.
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