"Peter Pan" wrote in message
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"hanz" wrote in message

Be sure to find
one with an external ac/dc converter, that has a 12v cord that plugs into
the back of the LCD TV (which can be replaced with a straight connection
to
my house wiring). While they have about 50+ models on their website, I got
a
snipe

I would be careful about hooking a sensative piece of electronic equipment
directly to you boats or RVs 12 volt system. Even though the unit maybe
rated for 12 vdc, many, many times your boat/RV system will be as high as
14.5 volts or higher due to alternator charging.

If any electronics is rated at 12 vdc but doesn't come with a actual 12 vdc
power cord (typical cigar lighter plug) then I would suspect that it isn't
intended to run directly off the boat circuit..

If you find a monitor that has a AC to 12 vdc wall transformer/power supply,
then investigate if the manufacture has a 12 volt to 12 volt power converter
or conditioner. If they do then use it. If they offer an optional 12 vdc
power cord, then all the better and the monitor must have some internal
protection or regulator.


--
My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions