TV on 12v? (1 Viewer)

Hils and Glenns

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We have only ever used our TV on EHU. We haven't got a power lead to use it on 12v. What do we need to buy? On top of that out van is a Hymer and I believe it needs some sort of adapter to plug in because of having continental sockets. You will have guessed by now that I am extremely gormless when it comes to using 12v anything. Please help :confused::confused::confused:
 

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Something like this.. You can use smaller but for the cost 150w is a handy size and can be used for other things if needed..
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Similar and other models are available from multiple suppliers :)
 
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What's the make and model of your TV? You may be able to get a proper 12V lead/supply for it.

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Thanks Tonka. Just a bit confused. Is this ok if we have a 12v tv?
Plug your mains plug into it.. Simple. If you can get a 12v lead that would be better but if not this is the next best thing.
An inverter changes 12v up to mains voltage.

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I am really really gormless on this. If we used Tonkas converter could we use an ordinary TV or do you have to have 12v? Can someone spell this out for me in really really simple language?
 

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I think, without going to the van, that ours is an Akura.
It is a 12v tv with DVD player which can be run straight from a 12v socket or off mains with an adapter, giving the best of both worlds.
Do you plug straight from the set to mains, or through an adapter?
If it's an adapter it's probably a 12v tv in the first place.
 
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Modern TV's often have a transformer/inverter somewhere in the lead or plug much like a laptop or tablet. That's what ours has so I just use a 12v lead even if on hook up saves carrying both.

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I know that the tv is 12v it has got the adapter, but I haven't got a lead to plug it straight into the 12v socket. Where can I get the lead from? Not sure exactly what I need. Does it need anything else? I've heard that you can get surges from 12v supply that can frazzle your tv. Is that right?
 
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I know that the tv is 12v it has got the adapter, but I haven't got a lead to plug it straight into the 12v socket. Where can I get the lead from? Not sure exactly what I need. Does it need anything else? I've heard that you can get surges from 12v supply that can frazzle your tv. Is that right?

Never heard of a 12V surge, let along a TV killing one. We've only ever had 12v TVs running on 12V

I've had a look and there is more than one type of 12V connector available for Akura TVs depending on the model.

Can you post the model number of your TV?
 
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Never had a problem with 12v in over 30 years. Check your TV lead or TV skt it will tell you the input voltage required, probably 12v and if your lucky you may find you already have a lead, I found my torch charging lead fitted.

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Sorry can't find the model number. It may be on the back but it is attached to a mounting plate that fits into the cupboard. The only thing I know is that it is an Akura 12v 16 inch screen. I feel like I'm causing a lot of bother and confusion. I think I understand now that I could just plug it direct into the 12v socket. My problem is that I haven't got a power lead to do that. So I'm wondering where I can buy one?
 
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My problem is that I haven't got a power lead to do that. So I'm wondering where I can buy one?

That's why I wanted the model number. I looked at 3 random Akura TVs and they all had different connectors.

There isn't a universal one. You need to make sure you buy the right one.

If you can't get at the back of the TV another way to do it may be if you could unplug the mains lead from the TV, take a picture of the end of it and post that.
 
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It looks like this. end.jpg
 
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You probably cant buy a dedicated 12v lead for your Akura tv....but someone could easily make you one.

In response to volt surge nay sayers....
A mains tranformer will output a regulated 12v supply and is a safe voltage for the Tv.
Plug directly into a 12v socket and the voltage is variable ......with output up to 14.4v when the charger kicks in with a discharged battery, which could be too high for the tv's sensitive electronics.

Dedicated 12v tv's, Avtex etc, will have an inbuilt voltage stabilizer which is why they are dedicated 12v tv's.

Amperor sell a voltage stabiliser which does the job admirably well.

Amazon product ASIN B000ZLRXG8
 
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That looks like the right one Nick Thank you very much. Thanks to everyone else who responded too. I think I've finally got it. It's no where near as complicated as I thought. Thanks too pappajohn. I thought there was something like that. Feeling much happier about this now. Still got lots of other stuff to sort before we head off for our first trip over the channel in April.

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