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Re: [A/S] Generator?



I'm confused, on ebay they call it an inverter generator..... Isn't it like 
the Honda, I make it run and plug the trailer into it? 

Here are the specs....

Yamaha EF1000iS 

    TheYamaha EF1000iS inverter generator is the ultimate in lightweight 
portable electricity that is quiet, durable, and convenient. Designed to 
supply high-quality and clean power, the EF1000iS was built to be quiet and 
durable. 
Designed with an all-new ergonomic style and fitted with a compact 
alternator and inverter unit, the EF1000iS weighs in at a class-leading 27lbs, 
making it extremely portable. And this lightweight unit doesn't stop there. 
Built with sound absorbing material, featuring a newly designed muffler and 
housing a revolutionary Yamaha MZ50 engine, the EF1000iS is both powerful 
and extremely quiet. 
 The EF1000iS... lightweight, powerful, clean and quiet. A powerhouse 
performer at your fingertips.

    
F E A T U R E   B E N E F I T   
Lightweight Design/Easy to Carry    Newly designed exterior and compact 
lightweight inverter unit reduces weight to 27.9 lbs. Lightest weight 
generator in its class.   
Noise Reducing Design   Molded casing, noise-absorbing glass wool 
construction, and a newly designed muffler produce unbeatable noise reduction   
Long Run Time   Runs continuously for up to 12 hrs. without refueling (at 1/4 
load*)  
Variable Engine Speed   Automatically adjusts engine speed to precisely match 
load, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and noise reduction. 
12 Volt DC Output (Battery Charging Cables Included)    
Recharge 12 volt batteries for RV, auto, marine, aircraft, etc. 
Inverter System with Pulse Width Modulation Industry-leading system produces 
higher-quality and cleaner electricity. Results in pure sine wave as clean or 
cleaner than commercial power and can operate products with built in 
microcomputers.   
Exclusive Dual Coil Alternator Stator   Lower engine speed. Reduced noise, 
fuel consumption and engine wear.  
Centralized Control Panel   Control panel enables easy access to controls.  
Fuel Petcock    Reduces carburetor contamination by turning off gasoline flow 
and allowing the carburetor to run dry. 
OHV 50cc Engine (overhead valve)    Provides improved efficiency, increased 
reliability, low oil consumption and noise-reducing operation.    
Large Fuel Fill Access  Wide mouth fuel fill reduces spilling and overflow 
during refueling.  
 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S    
TYPE    INVERTER    
MAXIMUM AC OUTPUT   1000 watts  
RATED AC OUTPUT 900 watts   
RATED / MAXIMUM AC CURRENT  7.5 / 8.3 amps @ 120V   
VOLTAGE STABILITY   +/- 1%  
12 VOLT DC OUTPUT   +/- 0.1HZ   
RATED AC OUTPUT 8 AMPS  
ENGINE  YAMAHA OHV MZ50 AIR COOLED 4 STROKE SINGLE CYLINDER 
DISPLACEMENT / HP   50cc / 2.2 hp   
G E N E R A L   
OVERALL LENGTH  17.7"   
OVERALL WIDTH   9.4"    
OVERALL HEIGHT  14.9"   
DRY WEIGHT  27.9 lbs.   
FUEL TANK CAPACITY  .66 gallons 
CONTINUOUS OPERATION AT 1/2 RATED LOAD  12.0 hrs.   
NOISE LEVEL 47dBA / 57dBA   
WARRANTY    2 YEARS Limited Warranty