We have a 12 volt (cigarette plug type) fan, up until recently we didn't have a problem.
About a month ago when we started to use the fan it completely destroyed our TV reception Same thing happened when plugged into 240 through a transformer.
WE have no problems when using Sat TV, just the antenna WE have a new type Wynguard antenna.
So far I have tried a filter on the antenna lead and those ring things on the power leads Nothing helped.
I am thinking new fan but would like to be sure first, maybe it has something to do with antenna.
I am DEFINITELY not 'electricity clever' ... in fact quite the opposite
However, I never used to watch TV except when on 240v - and that was not very often. However,some years ago, when I first began using my TV on 12V I found that if I turned on the light over the sink (then a halogen globe and later a LED one) near the TV while the TV was operating, either the sound would disappear completely - or sometimes the picture would degrade.
When I checked with an auto elec he checked it out and advised that -
a) the original wire from the battery servicing the 12v socket that came with the van (for TV) and the light over the sink was too small;
b) and if TV and light were on simultaneously there was insufficient current to drive both.
The solution was to run a heavier wire directly from the battery (with inline fuse) to a new, separate 12v socket on the wall for the TV.
Outcome - problem solved ... I have not had any problems since.
Perhaps that is the source of your problem but I would wait for the 'electricity gurus' to respond before you rush out and get another wire/socket installed.
Cheers - John
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I am DEFINITELY not 'electricity clever' ... in fact quite the opposite
However, I never used to watch TV except when on 240v - and that was not very often. However,some years ago, when I first began using my TV on 12V I found that if I turned on the light over the sink (then a halogen globe and later a LED one) near the TV while the TV was operating, either the sound would disappear completely - or sometimes the picture would degrade.
When I checked with an auto elec he checked it out and advised that -
a) the original wire from the battery servicing the 12v socket that came with the van (for TV) and the light over the sink was too small;
b) and if TV and light were on simultaneously there was insufficient current to drive both.
The solution was to run a heavier wire directly from the battery (with inline fuse) to a new, separate 12v socket on the wall for the TV.
Outcome - problem solved ... I have not had any problems since.
Perhaps that is the source of your problem but I would wait for the 'electricity gurus' to respond before you rush out and get another wire/socket installed.
Cheers - John
Thanks for that. It could be the problem, hope not, the leads are all behind the walls and it would be a big job
Gives me a thought tho, there is a big stack of wires under the van I can check out. Same thing happens in both cigarette sockets and one is on 6 mil wire direct to the battery. Maybe it is the lead to the tv socket and booster.
There was no need to access any wiring within the walls.
I selected a position on the wall near the TV and then the cable was brought from the battery, under the van, up through inside a cupboard, through the bench close to the wall and the socket installed there.
Looks fairly 'standard' and definitely was not a big problem ... or a lengthy job.
Cheers - John
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto - 2008 23ft Golden Eagle Hunter Some people feel the rain - the others just get wet - Bob Dylan
My outlet for the 12v TV, and amplifier for the antenna are in the overhead cupboard above the sink.
In some areas where the TV signal is marginal I can have intermittent problems with the TV
After a long time I worked out if the cupboard door were open the TV was good.
Do not ask my why because I can not figure it out
But I know it works
I have the Same Problem with my TV. I have found the LED Lights are the Problem. apparently its the little switchmode Transformers in the LED's that adjust the Voltage to be correct for the LED that produce a signal that interferes with TV Antenna signals. When I switch the LED's off Bingo TV works fine. I guess that a any appliance may have a Switchmode Transformer may be an Issue.
