Powering Flat Screen with two batteries?

[auger394]

approximately how long can you power a small 12volt flat screen TV dvd combo with two batteries hooked in parallel?

thanks

[TruthWalleyes]

amp draw?

battery size?

[auger394]

2-12volt deep cycles. Have not bought TV yet so not sure on amp use.

[TruthWalleyes]

since you aren't giving me the info needed.

here's a calculator.

http://ep.yimg.com/ty/cdn/sports-imports/BatterydrainCalc.html

[tsande00]

I bought the 12v 22" Naxa DVD combo tv a couple years ago. I have never ran it off of two batteries in parallel, but one standard size deep cycle battery will give me 12+ hours of run time, but I've also been running lights and other items off the same battery. I've been very happy with the purchase. TV cost a little more, but I don't have a generator and didn't want to deal with the inefficiency of running a AC/DC convertor from my battery.

Edit: I picked mine up on Amazon.

[outkast7222]

In the semi truck I could sit all weekend and watch tv, run the fridge and that was off three starting batteries. No problem starting the truck afterwards either. My guess would be 4 days or better knowing you don't have to worry about cranking power afterwards.

[MuskieJunkie]

LCD vs Plasma will matter, LCD uses less power.

[Ballyhoo]

Put a small solar charger on the roof and it will extend the time your batteries will last.