TV Voltage

[Bob D]

The voltage in the two staterooms is 12v. I am trying to replace the VIP but the new tv is 120 volt and there isn't a nearby 120V outlet. Is the feed to the tv stepped down from 120v or run off the house batteries? Jusy trying to figure out if I need a 12v tv or can I trave the 12v wiring back to a step down transformer.

Thanks very much.
Bob

[jclark003]

If you don’t have access to 120vac and 12VDC is all that is available then your options are 1) install a small inverter to give you 120vac at the TV. Make sure you size it for the TV watt requirements and make sure the wiring can support the amp load the inverter will require. 2) purchase a 12V TV or a TV with an external 12V transformer power cord (just purchased an LG this way). The power cord can be cut in front of the transformer and wires directly to the 12V supply. 3) if the 12V circuit is dedicated and not wired into anything else you can rewire it as a 120V circuit at the breaker panel and install a dedicated standard box/outlet by the TV. Have an electrician help if you aren’t familiar with working with AC service.

[Bob D]

If you don’t have access to 120vac and 12VDC is all that is available then your options are 1) install a small inverter to give you 120vac at the TV. Make sure you size it for the TV watt requirements and make sure the wiring can support the amp load the inverter will require. 2) purchase a 12V TV or a TV with an external 12V transformer power cord (just purchased an LG this way). The power cord can be cut in front of the transformer and wires directly to the 12V supply. 3) if the 12V circuit is dedicated and not wired into anything else you can rewire it as a 120V circuit at the breaker panel and install a dedicated standard box/outlet by the TV. Have an electrician help if you aren’t familiar with working with AC service.

J, Thanks very much. I appreciate the response and will be trying the 12v tv approach.

Regards.
Bob