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Richie
 
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Yamaha EF3000ISEB Generator
Original Message Jul 27, 2005 10:25 am |
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Hi folks, We decided to purchase a portable generator for our home. We didn't want to spend a huge amount of money, however, high quality and quiet was top on my list, so we had to look beyond what Lowes or Home Depot sells. Prior to purchasing, I got my hands on one of those, "Kill-A-Watt" meters and I'm sure glad I did. Most generator websites or dealers all pull out that same wattage chart. I'm glad I investigated our own appliances for myself because it I hadn't, I would have been forced to purchase much more generator than what was actually required. Running our refrigerator, 27" color TV, Microwave, 5,000 BTU A/C unit (summer months), oil furnace and some lights would be great. I originally had settled on the Honda EU3000ISA, which is an inverter unit, but decided not to purchase it because there were to many extras that would still have to be purchased as options. The wheel kit and a battery for electric start, just to name two things made me feel I really wasn't getting such a great deal with this brand name for $1,699.00 through an online purchase, $1,799.00 plus tax if through my local dealer. I did more research and found the Yamaha EF3000ISEB with it's innovative BOOST technology to be an excellent choice. It comes with the wheel kit and front and rear grab bars, and the battery if you're too lazy to pull the recoil starter. It's also the most quiet generator you can buy today. Although this generator is designed to produce 2,800 watts of continuous power, it has a surge rating of 3000 watts. However, the BOOST control feature actually makes it equivalent to a 3,500 watt generator because if you turn on an electric motor that requires high amps, this control feature senses additional power is required and diverts power from the onboard battery for up to 10 seconds of extra boost. This Yamaha generator has gotten such rave reviews, it seemed like the perfect portable for us at $1,899.00 delivered, which is arriving today through a mail order purchase from Mayberry's. We could have purchased one of those $700.00 5,500 watt units from Lowes, but the noise would have been unbearable, especially for our neighbors. Also the fact that the Yamaha is under 150 lbs thanks to the compact inverter technology, was another big selling point. I'll let you know how the run-in goes. Richie
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MountainMan
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Re: Yamaha EF3000ISEB Generator
Reply #9 Jul 27, 2005 6:01 pm |
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Mountainman, sounds like you are going to sell that one day. I also see that you have a Bombardier ATV. I am sort of in the market for one and was looking at the Rally yesterday. What model do you have and how would you compare them to others? Can't really beat Honda though, I guess. 
Without Hijacking the tread, Ill try to be brief. feel free to IM mee for any details.
I have a Outlander 400 HO 4X4. Have several hundred miles on it, only a Battery issue. Fixed under waranty. Bombardier offer many featurs, so advanced, nobody else has the,. Inboard disc brakes all around, IFS, a unique IRS with a quarter the parts of anybody else. The rally is a 2wd utility, and resale hurts if a utility model isnt 4X4. Honda is solid, altough OLD technology, ie, drum brakes, solid rear axle, single shock. Ill send details later, have a Severe storm bearing down and need to shut down. MM
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Re: Yamaha EF3000ISEB Generator
Reply #10 Jul 27, 2005 9:03 pm |
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AJace
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Re: Yamaha EF3000ISEB Generator
Reply #11 Jul 28, 2005 12:38 am |
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I hope no one was offended with taking this off topic. I think we all enjoy ATV as they are OPE, really. Trouble is the bucks it takes for them, I don't have and I really only need midsized. With sport I like the speed, but I like the utility body. Nice machine there MM. So many choices, but I still have to consider Yamaha and Artic Cat. When I look at it, it's like Yamaha and Bomardier. Bombardier has the good idea for "sking" over the logs. That Kawasaki, is certainly out of my range, but is sure has a large engine. 
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Richie
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Re: Yamaha EF3000ISEB Generator
Reply #12 Jul 28, 2005 6:38 am |
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I hope no one was offended with taking this off topic. I think we all enjoy ATV as they are OPE, really. Trouble is the bucks it takes for them Hi Jeff, I agree with you 100%. It's the price for these amazing ATV's plus the purchase of a trailer that's a killer. When we decide to leave Long Island and move upstate, we will certainly be purchasing an ATV or even one of those MAX 6 wheelers, which I've always wanted. Here on Long Island there is no place to use them unless you have many acres of property.
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Re: Yamaha EF3000ISEB Generator
Reply #13 Jul 28, 2005 7:21 am |
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Richie... Maybe there's a "ground fault" outlet protector that can be plugged into the generator's outlets for shock protection... or maybe the outlets can be replaced w/ ground fault ones... or maybe it has this already ! ? Throw a small tarp over the generator table / shelter... or... how about a LARGE plastic trash can with adequate vent holes (opening) put into it... turned upside down over the generator ? ...also... a couple wood blocks / bricks for the generator to sit on... keeping it off the soil... Dave...
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Richie
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Re: Yamaha EF3000ISEB Generator
Reply #14 Jul 28, 2005 10:23 am |
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Maybe there's a "ground fault" outlet protector that can be plugged into the generator's outlets for shock protection... or maybe the outlets can be replaced w/ ground fault ones... or maybe it has this already ! ? Hey Dave, There is only one Duplex receptacle on this generator and one L5-30 amp twist lock. I purchased a 25' L5-30 twist lock convenience cord that has 4 standard 20 amp outlets on the other end. Until such a time as I can have this generator professionally wired to a transfer switch into the house, I really won't be using the Duplex receptacle on the generator. I don't know if the 30 amp twist lock on the generator can keep water out during rain, but I'm not aware of anything that can be done for that receptacle itself. I'll look into replacing the Duplex on it with a GFI for additional safety. I think the best solution would be to use a table standing over the generator if it becomes necessary to use it during adverse weather conditions. Great solutions, thanks.
Richie
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