greyman1
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- Aug 7, 2011
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- 9 years motorhome / 10 years campervan
hi guys , i have tried to adapt my mains elec tv/combo [50w] to run direct from 12v by replacing the black box mains 12v step down lead to one with a cigarette type connector direct to the 12v supply socket so that i can use the tv when not on ehu but i am having no success ! the 2amp fuse that came with the connector blew immediately, i then tried a 5amp fuse,this lasted about 10mins then blew . i think the actual fuse in the monoblock unit for the 12v supply is 10amp so do i have to do away with these inline fuses and just rely on that ? the problem with this though, is when i pulled the 10 amp fuse to double check it was 10 amp the boiler dump switch operated and dropped all the water out of the boiler ! which wouldnt be ideal when parked up on a aire etc ! cheers garry