12 volt help

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hey guys i'm on the boat now and have a question. I dm trying to wire my 15" lcd tv it is 12 volt. I have a 12 volt power outlet about 4ft away and was going to splice my tv wire into that so that I donlt have to see the wire should this be ok. we donlt use the 12 volt out let for all that much except to charge cell phos ect...
 
Should be. Make sure the circuit is fused/breakered w/ sufficient juice ans large enough guage to handle the TV.
 
I agree w/ Steve. Use "standard practices" and it should be fine.
 
ok it looks like it is 12 to 14 guage kinda hard to tell exact. It is hooked up to my 12 volt breaker panel and I was going to splice in an in line 5amp fuse the tv draws around 4amps or less DC. let me know what you think then I will get started with splicing in this bad boy.
 
Yup, me too, but 7 1/2 or 10 amp might be better--5 is just too close for comfort.
 
A lot depends on the TV... If it pulls 4a then a 5a fuse MIGHT work. I'd try it and if it fails under normal operation then replace it with the next size up.

What make TV, just out of curiousity??
 
Nice unit! That might be my next TV when my Panasonic needs replacing......
 
Don't be surprised if you need a heftier fuse. The LCD screens use less power when running, but can pull a lot amps if started up with "cold" ballasts. Our 15" LCD can pull more then ten amps at start-up if it hasn't been turned on for a while. You'll need the wiring guage to match.
 
hey guys well she is installed and running great. I will try and take pictures towmorrow for you guys.

Thanks again for your help.

Best,
Rob
 
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