Yamaha EF1000iS Field Modification
I carry a Yamaha 1000 with us to use when we’re camped without power. Most of the time, it’s more than enough for our needs. It will power the PD4645 at full load, and will even run our microwave if I...
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No problem. I like to mention it because it was unexpected that it would work that way.
I installed the inverter specifically so it would run the mwave while we were using the Yamaha for power. Without it, if we wanted to nuke something for dinner I’d have to go outside and shut off the Yamaha, move the shore power cord (no transfer switch) and start up the Generac for 10-15 minutes.
With only one group 31 AGM battery, I figured that would be enough to nuke one meal. But, with about half of the power coming from the Yamaha by way of the battery charger, I can run the mwave twice as long as I thought. Now, the boss gets to eat, too! :W
:):)
I installed the inverter specifically so it would run the mwave while we were using the Yamaha for power. Without it, if we wanted to nuke something for dinner I’d have to go outside and shut off the Yamaha, move the shore power cord (no transfer switch) and start up the Generac for 10-15 minutes.
With only one group 31 AGM battery, I figured that would be enough to nuke one meal. But, with about half of the power coming from the Yamaha by way of the battery charger, I can run the mwave twice as long as I thought. Now, the boss gets to eat, too! :W
:):)
