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SoundGuy
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Dec 18, 2017

Yamaha EF1000iS Genset

I've previously owned 2 Honda EU2000i gensets, each purchased used, primarily as back up for those times each season we inevitably lose shore power while camping and may want / need to recharge the battery. Eventually I sold each one for what I had paid due to lack of use ... that and the fact I found hefting a 50+ lb genset in & out of the truck, then rarely using it, got old really quickly. :( The one time we lost power for 36 hrs and could have really used it the genset was sitting back in my workshop. :S However, an opportunity has presented itself where I can buy a 2 yr old, lightly used Yamaha EF1000iS for the equivalent of ~ $500 USD, about half of what a new one would cost here in Canada. At 30 lbs it sure would be a lot easier to throw into the truck as back up for camping and although it doesn't happen often I could also use it to run my furnace those couple of times each winter we lose power here at the house. I could also alternately power the kitchen fridge to avoid food loss during the hot summer months. My question for those who own a 1000 watt inverter genset - is a 1K genset small / light enough that you find you really do drag it around with you camping and 2) do you find other uses for it? Any comments appreciated. :)
  • Also 1000 watts will not start your household fridge. It can't handle the inrush current on startup.
  • I use my Yamaha solely for charging the batteries. I used to connect it directly to the batteries but now I go through the TT converter/inverter;

    I start it up when it gets dark and turn it off at 10PM; It sits outside and hums away doing it's thing. 1,000W does limit you, You can't use the micro-wave and even the coffee maker is right on the edge.

    I since upgraded to a 2,000W model which gives me many more options - I run an electric chain-saw, hedge-trimmers, sawzall etc etc.

    I would get a 2,000W over a 1,000w any day - even if it weighs a bit more.

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