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JRRNeiklot
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Nov 10, 2016

Small inverter or 12 volt tv?

I just bought a Samsung 24 inch tv that I really like. It has the option of playing video straight from a flash drive, an option I really want. I had trouble finding the right size barrel plug - see this thread.

So, my options are run it off my 2000 watt inverter which will suck more juice than I like, use my small 300 watt modified sine wave inverter that I can plug into the 12 volt plug in the rv - just turning this inverter on without a load causes the lights to dim momentarily -, or return this tv and purchase something else. I'm leaning toward just sending it back, but I would like to get a few other opinions on the matter.

Thanks in advance for any advice.
  • Run it off the 2k inverter, or wire up the 300 watter to the batteries instead of using a 12v socket. I'm not sure the TV is going to like the mod sine however.

    Why did you buy this TV in the first place? IOW, what would you buy instead of it?

    Does this Tv have a power brick? Check its voltage.

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