What size of inverter do I need to be able to play my 53" projector TV and FTA receiver? I have serveral good car batteries laying around. All I want is about 1-3hrs playing time.
I want to buy a TV and play it in my car. Everything being equal more or less, should I buy a dedicated car TV, or buy a regular TV and a inverter?
Is there any advantages or disadvantages to buying either TV?
Thank You = Cajun.
It really depends on what other uses you might need out of either of the two. With an inverter you can use it to power any other ac appliance (up to the rated voltage output of the inverter). A small standard TV that runs on ac or dc is going to cost more to purchase than one that only operates on ac. The power usage (battery draw) between a tv that has ac/dc operation and an ac only powered tv using an inverter is very close to being equal. I draw from much reasearch I conducted when I refurbed a motorhome that I wanted to last as many hours/days self contained as possible with minimal fuel use.
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