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26/5/2015 at 10:04am
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Inverter is probably not the best solution, better to use a TV and Satellite receiver that can run on 12v DC direct.
Of course if you have Sky that could be an issue, unless you have got a Sky Mini-Box aka Pace Javelin 2000, but that is only SD and no PVR of course.
If you do choose to run the inverter, I would be using a Pure Sign Wave model, especially for electronic devices.
Having said that I did use to power a SD Sky box receiver only no PVR from a cheapy 150watt inverter and that worked fine.
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26/5/2015 at 1:34pm
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My 18" LED TV is 240v only & takes 1.3a from the battery via my pure sine wave inverter. It helps if you turn down the backlight and bright ness settings
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30/5/2015 at 7:50pm
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In approx 35 years of motorcaravanning, I have never had a TV, computer etc in any of my vans. I have all these things at home, but I like to get away from them at times!
However, from an electrical point of view, I would agree with Francais - use 12V devices or a pure sine wave inverter. I'll manage fine without.
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31/5/2015 at 8:59am
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A good inverter is very handy to have, try finding 12v hair clippers or 12v hair straightners. Gertrude wouldn't be able to come with me if the straightners didn't work 😁
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31/5/2015 at 11:56am
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Just to confuse the issue, the term 'sine wave' is sometimes misused. There are various inverters that produce a 'modified sine wave'. Hard to describe without a diagram, but in basic terms, a sine wave is a smooth curve, while a modified one is like a set of steps.
For things like incandescent lights and fans, this isn't a problem although sometimes it makes them hum or buzz.
Things like TV's, laptops etc.. may be more sensitive.
Personally, I'm happy to escape from these things and have a bit of peace & quiet.
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