Took a few Amp readings on the house today..

[Kylersk]

The 15" LCD TV, powered with 12vdc adapter takes less amps (2.2amps) than one of my ceiling lights (2 bulbs @ 3amps). Also, powering up the TV through an inverter, using the 110 volt adapter, added almost a whole amp to the draw.

The hole lights add ~2 amps per, but with the LED bulbs in them it's only .1 amps.

CD player takes up about 1.3 amps, depending on volume, while playing just FM it's at .7 amps.

12 volt fan that I picked up at cabelas draws 1.4 amps.

Now if I can find some good LED replacement bulbs for my ceiling lights, I'll save alot of power.

Not sure what I'll do with this info.. but thought I'd share it.

[deepportage01]

Kylersk, can you tell me ware you got your TV and the brand. I have been looking for one with low amp draw without any luck..Thanks

Brad

[Kylersk]

It's a cheapy Poloroid that I bought online at Circuit City. I paid ~$180 for it after $30 mail in rebate.

I bought the 12 volt adapter at Radio Shack and paid $9 for it.

Edit: I see circuit city has another model (FLM 1514B) now for $189. The one I have (FLM 1512) will not win any awards, but for the fish house it'll work. Also, the back of my LCD says it's rated at 4amps, but I only measured 2.2amps with a fluke DC clamp on meter.

[BigDaddy]

What's a 12v adapter verses an inverter?

[Kylersk]

The 12 volt adapter plugs directly into the TV and lets the TV run off of 12 volt (assuming your TV can run off of 12 volt). The inverter takes 12 volts, converts it to 110, then you plug the TV's 110 volt plug into it. But my TV's plug also has a converter on it that converts it back to 12 volt DC.

[deepportage01]

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[Kylersk]

kylersk at yahoo dott com

[Mark Gangl]

hey could you send me some info on the led lights as well, my fish house could use some cuts on power usage. [email protected]

[deepportage01]

Sent, Let me know if did't go through.

[dmengel]

Could I get the site too? [email protected]

Dan

[JohnMickish]

Kylersk, check this out on hsolist, Item number: 320042287116. This might be what you are looking for. While you are there check this out for a portable. Item number: 320043143854