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Must agree 230v my preference. thank you
Best TV sets for onboard.
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lustyd
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Your TV actually runs on "12V" internally, assuming it's a 32LM637BPLA which was the 32" LG model I could find at £250. Inverting to 240V and back down is an unnecessary step which also adds a potential danger point on board which doesn't need to be there. I'm not saying it's particularly dangerous or inefficient, but as others have said all modern TVs run on DC anyway, finding one with an external power brick isn't too onerous at the smaller end of the spectrum.
Your power supply - POWER SUPPLY BOARD PSU EAX69091402 (1.0) - LG 32LM637BPLA | eBay
Scapegoat
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True (and thanks for the link) but swapping out an internal board is likely to invalidate my 6year warranty.
Cello seem to be more expensive and less featured than regular domestic TVs
lustyd
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Yes agree that would be madness, the point was that you don't need to buy a 12V TV since all mains TVs are DC and many of them have external power supplies. I definitely agree that the "custom" ones are not worth the money, but a Samsung is certainly not some oddball expensive TV.
lustyd
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That having been said, it would be pretty easy to hook up some wires and replace that board...this is PBO after all!
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Decided on 230v and a 24inch screen which should be ideal. thanks
PaulRainbow
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My 24" Samsung TV and my Samsung soundbar are both off the shelf items from the likes of Currys.They are both 14V, being powered from a power brick, the same type of thing as your laptop might use. I power mine from a DC-DC converter, which gives them both a nice stable supply, without the inefficiencies of an inverter. Samsung and LG both make smaller TVs that are powered from such devices.
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Thanks to advice and opinion here on size and whether 230v or 12v, plus an internet conversation with a Curry’s sales I have decided on an LG 24 TN510 at £179.99.
The physical dimensions fit perfectly in a central alcove, if that proves unsuitable will wall mount it.
My inverter, a splendid power source when no shore power, inefficient or not, I really do not care, it is very reliable and provides at the flick of a switch.
Thank you all for your contributions and support.
lustyd
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This model runs on 19V from an external adapter, it's not mains powered.
DC-DC 12V to 19V Adjustable Voltage Converter Car Power Supply 95W Voltage Power Supply Boost Module for Voltage Conversion : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
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I wasn’t aware of that, thank you will check it out.
Where does the adapter receive its power from?
lustyd
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Two wires to the boat 12V and two wires to the TV 19V. You can also get tails with the correct plug for your TV very cheaply. I didn't spend long browsing so @PaulRainbow may have a better suggestion. I have two similar ones though, one to step up to 24V for PoE to my router, and another for 5V to the raspberry pi for my Victron gear. Both work exceptionally well and are easier and safer than an inverter and with the advantage of wiring straight to the boat supply. As I said earlier though, your inverter probably is safe and will be easy if already installed.
UK-WOOZY
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i often thought about using a portable projector, many have mobile connectivity now, and could stream TV or use a laptop with freeview dongle
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I have just had a further conversation with Curry’s who assure me it is most definitely 230 v powered with the usual 3 pin plug. They knew nothing of any 19v adaptor?
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Just checked out the DC - DC converter on Amazon, whilst I prefer using the inverter will certainly look into it further, thank you.
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Do you have more details as to the tails with the correct plug to the LG set, whilst I feel very comfortable using the converter as I recently rewired my 230 circuits along with much of the 12v also.
The costs do seem to spiral not using the inverter, a tv at £179.99, fine, converter + £25.00 + tails and plug as yet unknown, when I have invested in a converter, have dedicated plugs for it etc. that is very reliable, inefficient, yes, but very effective, no more safety issues than at home.
longjohnsilver
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For what it’s worth, I have 2 TVs on board, one a 24” 12v and a 32”Panasonic that I run off a very small inverter, which also charges my phones and tablets, as well as a small Bluetooth amplifier and speakers. I haven’t turned on the smaller tv in years, the picture on the Panasonic is the best of any tv I’ve ever owned, and that includes much larger TVs in various houses. Goer me, 32” is the perfect size. I used to have a 40” on board, but that was much too large and the picture quality was nowhere near as good as the Panasonic.
lustyd
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Ask for someone smarter. It literally says DC 19V next to the small round hole in the pic on their site. LG 24TL510V 24" HD Ready LED TV Monitor
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My inverter set up is very similar a 3000w.
My choice of 24 inch, was considering a 19 until advised differently, which also has physical dimensions that fit an alcove perfectly.
We have a Panasonic at home, it to has a very good picture. TV on my boat, a first for me.
PaulRainbow
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Will Curry have anyone smarter
Another way to see which ones are DC is to look up a power adaptor and see which models it fits, for instance: https://www.amazon.co.uk/POWER-adap...90e9e&pd_rd_wg=8Utrb&pd_rd_i=B0794HMQJD&psc=1
PaulRainbow
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Your inverter will use about half an amp, just for being switched on, with nothing plugged in. That's fine if you want to microwave a tin of beans, but it's very wasteful just to run a TV, it will almost double the power consumption of a 24" TV. The CD-CD converter i simple to connect, jut connect to a switched 12V supply, the TV end is just as simple, cut the plug off of the 12V adaptor and join it to the DC-DC converter output.
