DC power for tv (1 Viewer)

Jonybakery

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Hey everybody,

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my posts, its helped me out no end.

Another question! I've just bought a 12 volt tv which came with a cig adapter. I don't want to have the engine running when watching tv but would like to run it from the leisure battery. In the kitchen area there seems to be a DC socket (would take a 3 pin plug I think). Is it possible to get a plug on the tv lead instead of the cig adapter? If so where can you get them?

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Jon
 

GJH

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Or an adapter like Link Removed or Link Removed. Depends which type of socket you have.

Your local caravan shop will probably have them as well as eBay. They are normally on sale at shows as well.

Graham

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Jonybakery

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Hi guys,

This is the socket I am talking about in my van

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I can't find any DC sockets which take the two rectangle pins like you pointed out

Jon
 

ips

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That looks like a european type, what van is it ??
 

lebesset

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that socket in your m/h is a standard german schuko 240 volt one !

haven't you got any that look like a thinner cigar lighter fitment?

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pappajohn

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personal choice but i use one of these gadgets.

12v stabilised power supply for LCD TV's.

running on 12v when on hookup can produce up to 14v and LCD TV's don't like higher voltages than 12v unless they are specific, made for motorhome tv's....Avtex etc

12v stabiliser

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Hi guys,

This is the socket I am talking about in my van

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I can't find any DC sockets which take the two rectangle pins like you pointed out

Jon

That definitely is a 240v supply, if you already have the cig lighter type of plug on the T.V. why don`t you just put a 12v supply to a cig lighter socket and then you can charge your phone and anything else that uses the standard 12v socket.

Saves having to buy sockets and plugs.
 
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Jonybakery

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I had a feeling it wasn't a DC output but the previous owner convinced me it was! I haven't found sockets yet but will keep trying.

In one of the cupboards an inverter is wired to the battery so I might remove the inverter and attach a cig adapter instead!

Cheers
Jon
 

Phil

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Although it seems to be a mains socket I think it is worth a check with a multimeter to see what, if anything, is available there. Especially as the previous owner said it was 12 volts, he may have rewired it to the battery. Better safe than sorry.

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pappajohn

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Although it seems to be a mains socket I think it is worth a check with a multimeter to see what, if anything, is available there. Especially as the previous owner said it was 12 volts, he may have rewired it to the battery. Better safe than sorry.

Phil.

was thinking the very same thing phil.

if it has been converted i'd change it for a proper 12v socket then anything 12v can be plugged in.

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Jonybakery

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That definitely is a 240v supply, if you already have the cig lighter type of plug on the T.V. why don`t you just put a 12v supply to a cig lighter socket and then you can charge your phone and anything else that uses the standard 12v socket.

Saves having to buy sockets and plugs.

That's a great idea. Is it easy to do? My Cig lighter works when the engine is off and the previous owner installed a 4 cig adaptor, could this mean that it has already has a 12v supply?

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GJH

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That's a great idea. Is it easy to do? My Cig lighter works when the engine is off and the previous owner installed a 4 cig adaptor, could this mean that it has already has a 12v supply?

Thanks

Depends which socket(s) you mean.

If it is the one built into the dash/console then it is likely to be running off the vehicle battery.

If the 4 cig adapter is installed in the living area and not plugged into the dash socket then it could well be wired from the leisure battery - you might be able to trace the wiring back.

Your TV should be run from the leisure battery, not the vehicle battery.

Graham
 
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Jonybakery

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The 4 cig adaptor plugs into the dashboard cig socket. The cig socket on the dashboard still works with the engine on. Damn I wish i knew more about this!

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Minxy

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Why remove the inverter just take spur for the 12v line and add a fused line to a socket.

My thoughts too ... why remove the inverter when it may be needed for other things. Much better to leave it as it is and install a 12v outlet as well.

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