fatgit Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 We take our Youview pvr with us in the caravan but are about to start using no-EHU sites. The box runs off a 12v adapter, so would it run directly from the 12v clipsal socket with an appropriate lead (or if I fit a car type 12v socket etc) or would the possibly higher battery voltage require some form of regulator? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agzy Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Excuse my ignorance but what is a Youview pvr? I have a couple of hard drives that I record to and copy to films etc. Is that the same? Quote CARPE DIEM While we're talking, envious time is fleeing: pluck the day, put no trust in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgit Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Youview is a freeview HD recorder that also has catchup TV and TV On Demand. You can record on it, or go back through the TV guide for the last 7 days to watch programmes you have missed etc. Ours is a TalkTalk branded one (made by Huawei), BT do them and Humax also make them. Edited August 15, 2014 by fatgit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marks Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 We take our Youview pvr with us in the caravan but are about to start using no-EHU sites. The box runs off a 12v adapter, so would it run directly from the 12v clipsal socket with an appropriate lead (or if I fit a car type 12v socket etc) or would the possibly higher battery voltage require some form of regulator? Thanks If you are running from a battery only, the voltage will be ok, about 12. 5v, if you were running it on 12v while on EHU, that would be a problem, as you would be running nearer 14v which could cause problems. Quote Land Rover Discovery and Conquerer 630 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Kid Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) If you are running from a battery only, the voltage will be ok, about 12. 5v, if you were running it on 12v while on EHU, that would be a problem, as you would be running nearer 14v which could cause problems. post deleted . . senior moment Edited August 15, 2014 by Disco Kid Quote Roughing it . . but in comfort . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 When not get an inverter 12 to 240 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nme2no1 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 When not get an inverter 12 to 240 ? Because it's inefficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgit Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 I considered an inverter, but as nme2no1 said, it's inefficient. We'd only use it on 12v when there's no EHU - where we do have the EHU then we'd just use 240v. We will be adding a solar charging system - either 80w or 100w so I'm not sure if that would make a difference to the voltage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Why is it inefficient? I ran one for a week in our van to run our laptops. ..no issue with battery life etc Edited August 16, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nme2no1 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Why is it inefficient? I ran one for a week in our van to run our laptops. ..no issue with battery life etc But that really isn't a measure of efficiency is it? With an inverter anywhere from 5 to 20% and more is lost i. e. you can put 12v @ 5 amps in (60w) but only get 230v @ 0. 2 amps (46w out) usually lost as heat. The losses can be dramatically reduced by using DC - Dc converters or wherever possible running directly from the 12v supply. In your example you said you had no problem with battery supply, if you'd run long enough the battery would have discharged, that time would have been greater with the techniques outlined above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyJover Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 As this is a piece of domestic equipment designed to run at 12V from its own supply I would be wary of using it in a caravan where the voltage could approach 14V. It would probably be ok but a safer option would be to use one of the many 12V-12V regulated supplies from such suppliers as Maplin. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgit Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cheers for the replies. To play it safe, I'll get a regulated supply. I'd be in a lot of trouble if the box blew and didn't record the wifes programmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hebrew Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Does youview boxes etc not need to be connected to the internet to use the recording functions etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgit Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) Only for the catchup and on-demand services, not for the freeview function. That said, we're sat on a site at Perranporth (EHU) and the box appears to have died on the trip down Edited August 24, 2014 by fatgit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy T Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Only for the catchup and on-demand services, not for the freeview function. That said, we're sat on a site at Perranporth (EHU) and the box appears to have died on the trip down There may be troubles ahead, But as long as there is moonlight . ................ Quote Alan 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD diesel and Swift Charisma 540 2012 Lunar Clubman ES 2018 Lunar Clubman ES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgit Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 No moonlight but plenty of clouds, wind and rain Anyone able to recommend a twin tuner pvr that runs on 12v? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadly Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) There is an eBay/amazon/web shop supplier called hunterfield that can supply cheap 12v regulated supplies. I know a few people who use them and no issues so far except a guy who stood on his and had to glue it back together! I have had one for several years with no issue. See ---> http://www. hunterfield. co. uk For 12v regulated adapters see ---> http://www. hunterfield. co. uk/epages/es136853. sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es136853/Categories/Products/Car_Cigarette_Adapters If you are worried about the type of connector send the chap a picture via email he is most helpful. Edited August 24, 2014 by dreadly Quote An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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