Rv inverter What is the power output in watts of a LG 720P LCD HDTV - 19IN model 19LF10C?
I really don't know a lot about watts and volts and all that so hopefully you can help me. :] Im buying a portable power inverter for an rv that has two plug outlets and powers up to 400 watts, I think it even plugs right into the cigarette lighter. I just want to make sure the tv i buy wont overload the inverter. So can anyone tell me the power output in watts for an lg tv model 19LF10C and the power output for a Toshiba 19LV610U 19" TV/DVD Combo preferably the 2nd tv. Thanks so much for the help im really unfamiliar with all this it's a gift and I don't want to ask my husband and end up ruining the surprise. Thanks :]
For the models to which you refer, power consumption is probably around 50 watts per set. Hence, using an inverter capable of providing a continuous output of 400 watts should be perfectly all right.
Incidentally, to give you an idea of the sort of power consumption of modern LCD TVs, a 32 inch Samsung. with digital tuner, is rated at 180 watts.
However, for peace of mind, ask your dealer to confirm the power consumption for the models you mention.
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RV Inverter Is anyone using small solar panels in their home with any practical results?
What about sources for straight forward solar powered products? Excluding toys, garden frogs and outdoorpath lights I have found few useful items for the home. What I have found are solar panels for under $100 each, inverters, rechargeable indoor lights and a few camping/RV products that are interesting. It seems to me that these could help me start to wean the family off the power company. I can't afford to go cold turkey and cover my roof with solar panels and I don't think the HOA would allow me to even if I could. Is anyone using solar on a small scale?
Solar panel technologys are advancing all the time. I could be wrong about this as it has been at least 6 months since I checked, but last time I checked, solar panels as we know them, the kind you put on your roof cant generate enough power to run a full household especially if you have kids, with various game consoles, TV's, lighting, cooking, fridges and so on, not to mention power tools like the electric lawn mower or sander! That is to say, they cant generate enough power unless you are willing to spend considerable monies on the bestest most up to date ones and you have plenty of roof and garden space to mount them on. Actually, it would be cheaper just to pay the bills over the next 30 or 40 years at present prices than to do something like that.
However, other ideas are more reasonable, I have seen people mount rectulanguler plastic tanks on their roof, paint the outside of them a matt black, and put a transparent layer over them. This heats the water inside, saving them on heating costs for bathing and for heating the home in the evening. the most expensive part of this is getting it mounted and the pump to pump the water around the house.
Another alternative, is the geo thermal approach. That is the idea where you replace your radiators and heating system all together with a set of coiled pipes going through out your house. These pipes then lead out to the back garden under the ground about 3 or 4 feet. The idea being that the ground at that dept is always of a constant temperture no matter the weather, so if the house gets too hot the pipes (which are filled with a water/antifreese solution and are not connected to the water system) transfer heat out of the house and under the ground outside, but if the house gets too cold, the pipes take the heat from under the ground outside, and bring it into the house. This however will make any heating or air conditioning system almost useless as your house will always stay at the same temperature. Again you need a pump to pump the solution in the pipes it round the house.
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RV Inverter how can i run my rv roof ac using a power inverter?
A/C unit compressor and condencer fan really sucks up power over 1.5kilowats. Some electrical appliances will not run on inverted alternating curent. Stick to pluggin in that RV for roof A/C and use Motor powered A/C while in motion.
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If I am using a 5500 Watt Generator for RV, should I use inverter? So confused...?
I'm a young guy trying to live in an RV. I have a 5500 WEN generator. It is an early 70's model RV. Should I get something that can store the power i'm producing to last through the night, or should it just charge my accessory battery? Someone just explain in laymen's terms what I should do to conserve and produce the most energy with my generator. Even if it means using solar panels. WEN is the brand name, it has 120 output, I have it converted to use the 4-prong plug thing, sorry im dumb when it comes to this stuff.
What are your energy needs? If you simply need power for lights and a fan, running a gen all night longs makes no sense at all. Doesn't the RV have battery powered lights as well as AC lighting? If you have a refrigerator, does it have an LP gas option? If not, that might be an option to explore and probably cheaper than running a gen in the long run.
If you need power for air conditioning then you are out of luck since these are huge power users and will probably kill a battery (using an inverter) in a very short period of time.
Running a gen is very expensive and not very efficient. We ran our house for ten days one winter when the power was out. We ran the gen 8 hours a day, 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening. This kept the deep freezer (huge power hog) at an acceptable temperature and provided lighting for the evening hours. We carried water and ran a wood heater to reduce our dependence on electricity.
I would advise the same strategy for you. Determine what you really need electricity for and switch everything that you can to other forms of energy. This may allow you to downsize your generator to make it more economical to run and run it less as well.
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RV Inverter How much wattage does a power inverter ITSELF use?
Most power inverters I've run across all have one or more little fans in the back of the unit which turn on when the inverter itself is running, even if there is no load on the inverter. I just wondered how much wattage the fans themselves consume and if that should be a factor in calculating power consumption of a 12V battery for cabin/RV use. If I turn off an AC light connected to the inverter, but the inverter's fans are still blowing, will that drain the battery over night?
The answer to your question depends on the inverter design and the way it is loaded. The inverter fan should be shutting off when the inverter is cool. The idle current in an inverter is quite low but it is measurable. Hook an ammeter to the inverter and multiply the Amperes times the volts and you will have Watts. My guess is it is about 10 Watts.
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Tripp Lite''s APSRM4 provides remote monitoring and control of select Tripp Lite Inverters (PV series) and Inverter/Chargers (RV, APS and EMS series) which feature an RJ-style connector. The remote module''s compact housing includes a switch (which controls the operation of the connected Inverter or Inverter/Charger) as well as two sets of intuitive "traffic light" LEDS...
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If you own an RV, or thinking of buying one, one investment you might consider is a set of RV Solar Panels. They can greatly extend the amount of time you are able to spend camping with the full benefits of electricity. Once the panels are installed, you will not only be able to enjoy longer stays in your RV, but you'll be doing the planet great service by using solar power as a clean energy source.
When solar panels installed are installed in your RV, you rely less upon generators or batteries to power the lights and other electrical devices in your recreational vehicle. Some RVs can then stand on their own, without connecting up to external power sources.
How Solar Power Works in an RV
RV Solar Panels are photovoltaic panels that convert solar energy into direct current. These panels are connected to an inverter, which turns the direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). AC is the type of electricity you normally get from a home wall socket. You can use this electricity to power the equipment and appliances inside your RV - making it possible for you to spend several days away from RV camps. And there is no need to use a noisy generator to power up your RV.
Types of RV Solar Panel Kits
There are various types of RV solar panel kits available on the market today. Their outputs range from 50 watts to 440 watts. Their overall capacity will depend on a several factors, such as how much power you'll need, and for how long you will need it. If you will only be out on the weekends, you won't needs as much power as you might need if you live in your recreational vehicle for long periods of time.
You can make a rough estimate of what your total power consumption will be, by reviewing the equipment you will use in your RV, how many watts each item uses, and the duration of use of each item. The more power you use, the more RV solar panels you will need to purchase. An electrician might be able to help you with a power computation.
The type of RV solar panel kit that is right for you will also depend on the weather in your region. The solar panels will need sunlight in order to provide electricity. A system with an inverter and a built-in charger makes it possible to store energy in batteries, and then use that energy as a power source on days when no sunlight is available. Systems that aren't set up this way can run out of power in bad weather.
RV Solar Kits
RV solar panels are usually available in DIY (do-it-yourself) kits. These kits typically include the following:
The actual solar panels
Mounting structure
Charge controller
Fuses
Output wires
Intermodal cables.
If your energy requirements increase after you have installed solar panels on your RV, you can usually simply add additional panels. If you aren't comfortable with installing the system yourself, you can ask the retailer of the RV solar kit to refer you to an installer. There are several installation centers across the United States.
