tesco 12 volt tv

[john m]

i have just bought a 15 inch flat tv which is 240 volts which reduces to 12 volt by adaptor how will i know if this will work with my boat batteries

 

[ShipsWoofy]

plug it in, see what happens

 

[Bilgediver]

Connect it up and switch on....
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The question isn't will it work off your batteries ... It is more a case of will it work when the engine is running or the shorepower charger is on when your battery voltage could rise to in excess of 15 volts!!!!!! You might be wise to get a dc / dc power supply from Maplins so that you do not make an expensive mistake.

 

[oceanpilgrim]

YES it is fine ,have had one for over a year no problems,

 

[Bilgediver]

Nice to knw they can tolerate the variation in voltage...I have a wee Goodmans about 8" screen which seems to have no problems.

 

[john m]

does it flatten your battery quickly

 

[sailinglegend420]

It's probably more of a question of will it work when the voltage falls below 12 volts. Since you should never let the batteries fall below 12.2 volts then the TV switching itself off is a good indication that the batteries need charging.

Our 15" 12 volt Matsui from Currys takes much less AHrs than the computer.

 

[bigmig0]

How much did the tv cost if you don't mind me asking?
Tom.