Help - 12volt power!
Submitted: Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 14:56
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Geofff
I am replacing my 12v caravan TV with a new Kogan TV.
The old Orion TV had both 12V & 240v power leads. In the Orion manual is says "Approx. 36W at 240V/DC 12V; 10W at 240V standby."). I can't see the Orion power adaptor - it is in the wall somewhere.
The Kogan uses a single 240-12v adaptor which says ("240V Input 50/60Hz, 1.5A; Output 12V-5.0A).
Question - can I use the old Orion 12V lead to power my new Kogan TV or will it blow up? This is my preference because I can plug my new Kogan into the 240v power and it changes it to 12v but if I am
camping with no 240 power, I have a problem.
Any advice would be appreciated. As you can swee, I am not an electrical expert!
Reply By: Notso - Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 15:00
Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 15:00
You probably can! Do it at your own risk!
I have
mine connected via a made up 12 volt lead and have been running it like that for a year or two.
I run it off the battery or off the 12 volt power supply. I never use the 240 to 12 volt converter. Simply that way.
You just need to make sure that the 12 volt lead will carry enough power without voltage drop.
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Reply By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 16:02
Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 16:02
Geofff,
Your kogan Tv sounds similar to
mine = 12v with an adaptor for 240v.?? I purchased a 12v lead with a cigarette lighter plug from Kogan Think about $17.00. If you havn't a cig plug in your van a goodish one is about $10.00 plus a FUSE holder. Always handy to have as
well. Hope your Kogan is as good
mine.
Regards Mike.
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Reply By: Mandrake's Solar Power- Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 16:02
Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 16:02
One of those can size 150 watt
inverters would do the job - I think.
Cheers
Steve
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Reply By: Cruiser .- Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 18:01
Saturday, Sep 04, 2010 at 18:01
Geofff,
Just bought a Kogan combo myself & am very happy with it
Do yourself a favour, spend the $17 and buy the lead that they sell. Its been tested and known to work.
Cheers,
Cruiser
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Follow Up By: Member - mazcan - Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 13:47
Sunday, Sep 05, 2010 at 13:47
hi cruiser
nice to hear about others buying and using kogan tv's
as i have been thinking about buying an
led myself it appears most owners are happy with them
thanks for the knowledge
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