12v Converter question
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Jan-07-2018 05:47 AM
I bought a TV that has an external power supply. It says 19.6v on the little box.
Is there anyway to go from 12v to 19.6v without going through an inverter?
Thanks
Linc
Is there anyway to go from 12v to 19.6v without going through an inverter?
Thanks
Linc
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Jan-07-2018 06:32 AM
My TV inverter...cigarette plugin...is 87% efficient while the 28 inch TV uses 40 watts. Not sure about the antenna booster.
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Jan-07-2018 06:20 AM
While a modern TV don't use a lot of power most inverters are very inefficient meaning the inverter will use much more power without even having the TV on. If boondocking this could reduce battery runtime.
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Jan-07-2018 06:14 AM
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Jan-07-2018 06:12 AM
I suggest getting a TV that actually RUNS on 12 V for the RV.
But even that solution isn't perfect......as you need a 12 V outlet nearby AND I discovered mine won't run if the input voltage is above 14.2 or so. A minor inconvenience.
But even that solution isn't perfect......as you need a 12 V outlet nearby AND I discovered mine won't run if the input voltage is above 14.2 or so. A minor inconvenience.
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Jan-07-2018 06:04 AM
I looked on EBay and found a couple of 12v to 18-19v inverters. However, an inverter to 120 vac as mentioned by rjniles, above, is a much more versatile solution. You don't need much power to run a TV.
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Jan-07-2018 05:53 AM
I assume by TV you mean a television that has a wall wart that plugs into a 120 volt receptacle and puts out 19.6 volts to power the television. Your best bet is to get a 12 volt Dc to 120 volt AC inverter.
https://www.amazon.com/Enkey-Power-Inverter-Converter-Charger/dp/B071NV6HYC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1515336781&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=12+volt+converters&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Enkey-Power-Inverter-Converter-Charger/dp/B071NV6HYC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1515336781&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=12+volt+converters&psc=1
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