TV For Off Grid

I am looking for a new TV for my off grid cottage system,
I currently have a Samsung 32" and would like something about
42-46".
What are some experiences from other members with respect to power consumption?
Thanks,
T
I currently have a Samsung 32" and would like something about
42-46".
What are some experiences from other members with respect to power consumption?
Thanks,
T
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Note that TV's generally draw a lot more power on the sales floor in "demo mode" (very bright display) vs how you would set it up at home.
The TV we have comes with a 1.5 hour "DVR Mode" (digital video recorder). You can pause the TV for 10 minutes and come back to watch the show and have pause, fast forward, and rewind.... It is nice to have (like everything these days, the software is "OK"--And they do update the TV over the internet every so often to fix bugs--and add bugs too).
-Bill
Hi T,
Here, a six month-old Samsung UHD 43-ish inch Smartipants TV consumes about 65 watts on default brightness settings. This is about 25% of the consumption of a smaller screen CCFL backlit Vizio TV.
To me, this is essentially no power draw at all.
FWIW, Vic
I plug a thumb drive full of movies in the back , I dident check the watts yet but my 65” Samsung at home uses 50 watts this should be better .
It is getting tough to find a TV now that is not smart. I ended up with a 32" smart Samsung that was ~9 watts. I thought I would turn off the TV WiFi to save power but this introduced a glitch that somehow caused DVD playback resets. I actually have a router that is not connected to the internet, I use it to monitor my Classic 150 with my phone, connecting the TV to the router eliminated the glitches.
If you don't have internet and cannot find a TV that is not Smart then find a smart sales person to help you work to find your best option.
Watts = EnergyRating * 1000 /(5*365*EnergyCost)
1.2KW off grid system; 2 strings of 2ea 305W 60 cell panels on a redneck ground mount; MNPV3 combiner feeds a MN Classic 150 located 100' away; 12V 460AH FLA battery bank powers a cabin-wide 12V DC system as well as a Cotek 700W PSW inverter; Honda EU2000i and IOTA 55A charger bridge cloudy days and a Champion 3800W generator for short duration, power hungry appliances.
One frustrating thing with the Vizio TV, it turns out that the silk screening on the remote control rubs off very easily over (roughly) months/year of use/sitting on the bed. My entire remote control with >50 buttons is now completely blank (most of the buttons are for "smart function"--Another reason I still use the Roku).
I have other remotes that are right next to the Vizio remote (Roku, Toshiba, Yamaha, etc.). Those remotes still have very readable buttons.
Look for TVs with multiple video inputs (HDMI, USB, etc.)... There are so many things that can plug in these days, and having 3+ HDMI ports is very handy (Roku, DVR, DVD, computer monitor input, etc.).
-Bill
for at home, probably best to check its draw first though, as I don't always trust what is advertised
as power consumption, that's why I asked for info. here, that way I'll get real world info.
Thanks,
T
900W 3 × 300W No name brand Poly panels, Morningstar TS 60 PWM controller, no name 2000W inverter 400Ah FLA 24V nominal as a backup system.
5Kw Yanmar clone single cylinder air cooled diesel generator for rare emergencies and welding.
I use Samsung tv my 20’” is watchable from 5’ but have a 50” in the house now that burns 35/40 watts not to bad really .
I just let my inverter run 24/7 but you could use a smal samalex inverter just for the tv.
My 12v TVs seamed to draw more power then the new led tv of to day .