Quote: Originally posted by Surfer01 on 29/7/2009I guess it all depends on how much jeepster paid for the telly originally as these can be picked up now for under £20!
Please tell me where I can get a similar telly, 12 volt, digital and anologue, freeview, LCD, TFT screen for under £20?
Post last edited on 29/07/2009 20:03:39
Aaah, now the details emerge as they were very vague previously. How often are you on non electric sites? If it costs under a £100 and the fuse blows immediately I would dump it and buy another however you could always try a TV repair shop but be preapred for a large bill or you may just get lucky. Hope it is the lucky!
i'm reading this on exactly the same telly, i use it as a monitor as well as my caravan telly.
did you actually blow the fuse by connecting the croc clips the wrong way round, or is it a common fault. if so i'll take some precautions before my next trip.
what value and size is the fuse.
stu
Could have connected the wrong way round! Sorry can't give you details of the fuse as the writing on it was so small that I couldn't read it even with a magnifying glass!
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Quote: Originally posted by jeepster on 28/7/2009
Thanks for the advice so far.
... G7ACU, that sounds like a good idea. Can't quite work out from the pictures why I would need 2 though?
Two clips would be necessary, one at each end of the fuse. Agree with the other post that his alternative recommendation is a better designed carrier, but if my memory serves me right (although it's been a while since I worked on one of these), there's isn't a huge amount of room near the fuse on the board and the moulded type fuse carrier would only fit at a push (population of other components).
I reckon it's likely the fuse has just popped due to polarity error. The solder joints are plated through holes so would be difficult to remove the faulty fuse by a novice. If the fuse doesn't remedy the fault, I honestly wouldn't bother persuing it any further as it would be deemed un-economical.
As luck would have it I have one of these tv's so I can find out from mne what type and value of the fuse is.
I have been into electronics for a number of years and so would be quite happy to put a new fuse into yours if you like. I probably have some fuse holders around so would do it for nothing. If something has died causing the fuse to go then it may not be worth repairing.
Unfortunately I am nowhere near Colchester (worcester) but if you want to send it to me I will gladly take a look for you.
Quote: Originally posted by Stevieg330 on 30/7/2009
Hi Jeepster,
As luck would have it I have one of these tv's so I can find out from mne what type and value of the fuse is.
I have been into electronics for a number of years and so would be quite happy to put a new fuse into yours if you like. I probably have some fuse holders around so would do it for nothing. If something has died causing the fuse to go then it may not be worth repairing.
Unfortunately I am nowhere near Colchester (worcester) but if you want to send it to me I will gladly take a look for you.
Hope this helps
Regards
Steve
Hello Steve,
That's a very generous offer! Would you be so kind as to email me at the address below.
John
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I'm no electrician but when my fuse 'went' I have a feeling that the TV was plugged directly into the 12v circuit of the 'van.
Since then I have taken the precaution of getting the supply via an inverter (75w £9 cost) to smooth out the variations in supply.
Apparently what could have done it for my machine was when the battery charger kicked in and gave the 12v supply a 'bit of a boost' (words given by someone with more knowledge than me )LOL
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