If Not Inverter, What

[HWDean]

2000 PW Excel TD - I have the Dynex TV option which is plugged into a PowerLine 200W inverter. I was going to try a new TV when I noticed that the PowerLine inverter would not power on. No indicator lights on

Here is what I know:

-The 12v socket used by inverter tested ok with voltmeter and a male connector with LED

-Assuming the inverter bad, I purchased a new one

-New inverter not powering up

-I tested the new inverter with the 12v receptacle in my portable jumper -- It works!

-I tested the old inverter with the 12v receptacle in my portable jumper -- It works!

What's going on? All other 12v stuff is working, with generator on or not. Again, inverter shows no indicator lights (as it would if not enough power)

Signed,
Bewildered

[mkguitar]

replacing ?


I went with a samsung which is DC native- I think this model is discontinued
my tip off was seeing display TV's with a AC/DC brick- same coax connector PW used.

this model also has a stereo 1/8" output and a media player - I put movies on a thumbdrive

something to think about

here's a link to some pics

https://goo.gl/photos/8FURu2JRAzJv8NoV7

regarding the cigarette lighter socket, I find these hit and miss as to what will work. I have a phone charger which will work in the van, but not in my truck ( both GM).


behind my TV on the antenna amp is that other socket and one of my chargers works there, but not the other



mike

[Urlauber]

Sounds like you would want to replace that 12V receptacle (and perhaps return the inverter you purchased).

[mkguitar]

also which your test procedure, you have voltage at the socket when you tested- did you put a load on it?


will it light a trouble light?


we can sometimes measure voltage present but in milliamps- not enough to do anything


using a trouble light to test will avoid a spurious test reading


mike

[HWDean]

I wired the inverter directly into 12v line and it works now.

During the test I used a voltmeter; also a male plug that has a little red led light. That's what fooled me.

I'll be running an USB-c-to HDMI cable from an old phone to display (with downloaded content from Netflix and Amazon). I was planning on using a spare 24" computer monitor, but after seeing how sharp the picture was on the old Dynex (with hdmi) I might just keep it like that.