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Terri
Reg. Jan 2004
Posted 2010-07-28 4:11 PM (#122917)
Subject: Yamaha EF2500



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Does anyone have one or know if the yamaha ef 2500 will run a air conditioner?  I found one and the guy only wants 500 for it but I can't find any info.  I saw on another website that the ef2400 can run a 13500btu ac but that is a newer model.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2010-07-28 5:06 PM (#122921 - in reply to #122917)
Subject: RE: Yamaha EF2500


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The air conditioner needs ~ 12.5 amps to run. On a start up surge, it probably would need 16 + amps or so. The Yamaha puts out aprox 23 amps at a maximum load. So the Yamaha should handle the opperation of the air conditioner. I don't know what the running output of the generator is. It will be a figure less than the max output, one that the generator can handle on a continuous basis. Other than starting, this will be the most important specification. I'm guessing it would be aprox 25% less or about 16-17 amps, still enough for the A/C.

The EF2500 was initially made many years ago. I would question the owner about its age and how many hours running time it now has.

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yeehaw
Reg. Mar 2010
Posted 2010-07-28 6:22 PM (#122923 - in reply to #122917)
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Gard, the problem comes in that as the A/C unit ages it gets harder to start, so the current draw goes up, and if the genset can't handle it, it's voltage drops and so the "trying" to start compressor draws more current to make up for the voltage drop and a never ending spiral downward, all the while it's damaging the compressor windings due to hi current being drawn. Just a guess here but the 2500 would be 2500 watts, that would equal to around 20 amps peak current draw. If it is a PSC compressor they might could switch it over to a capacitor start relay type all this will cost $$, but these type start so much faster and easier.

Happy Trails
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Terri
Reg. Jan 2004
Posted 2010-07-28 7:59 PM (#122927 - in reply to #122917)
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Thanks y'all.  I did't follow half of that....    One AC is 4yrs old and a Coleman Mach and the other is a Coleman TSR ,no idea how old that one is.   I think I will keep looking for a "bigger" generator.  This one should work for my horse trailer with only the AC but not the camper with all the extra stuff in it.
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2010-07-28 8:10 PM (#122928 - in reply to #122927)
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Originally written by Terri on 2010-07-28 8:59 PM

  This one should work for my horse trailer with only the AC but not the camper with all the extra stuff in it.

Yes it should

This is probably the one we're going to buy:

http://www.yamahagenerators.com/yamaha_generator_ef2800i_pr_7.html#detailed-specifications

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Terri
Reg. Jan 2004
Posted 2010-07-28 8:26 PM (#122930 - in reply to #122928)
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Oh, I forgot that I have an electric hot water heater in the horse trailer too.  I'm thinking of swapping it out for a propane one when I re-do the inside of the trailer.   I called a RV place and asked what size they would recomend and they said a 4000.  Do I really need something that big?

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2010-07-28 8:43 PM (#122931 - in reply to #122917)
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The generator size you need, will depend upon how many electrical devices you want to run at the same time. Air conditioners, ceramic heaters, blow driers, electric water heaters, microwave ovens, electric cooking utensils, all are power hungry appliances. If you want to run any two of these at the same time, the 4K figure is pretty accurate. ~3K will run one of those plus lights, a tv etc. ~2.5K will run one plus the lights.

Everyone is different in his needs. You have to decide what you have, what you want and how much running multiple items concurrently is worth to you.  BOL

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Terri
Reg. Jan 2004
Posted 2010-07-28 8:49 PM (#122933 - in reply to #122917)
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Thanks.  Why can't they explain it that way in the generators description?   I think the hotwater heater with the AC will make the 2500 to small.  Oh well.  I'll keep looking.  Or I could turn off the AC when I take a shower?

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DLM-10
Reg. Jun 2008
Posted 2010-07-28 9:32 PM (#122935 - in reply to #122917)
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I have a Yahama 4500 and really like it except the weight probably weighs 220 lbs. Very quiet and runs everything in weekender at once

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nobodyimportant
Reg. Jan 2010
Posted 2010-07-29 7:31 AM (#122946 - in reply to #122917)
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Just curious, Terri.  If you have hot water, why would you need a heater?  It's a water heater, not a hotwater heater.
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Terri
Reg. Jan 2004
Posted 2010-08-01 10:22 PM (#123080 - in reply to #122946)
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Originally written by nobodyimportant on 2010-07-29 7:31 PM

Just curious, Terri.  If you have hot water, why would you need a heater?  It's a water heater, not a hotwater heater.

Smarty pants.

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Terri
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Posted 2010-08-01 10:24 PM (#123081 - in reply to #122935)
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Originally written by DLM-10 on 2010-07-28 9:32 AM

I have a Yahama 4500 and really like it except the weight probably weighs 220 lbs. Very quiet and runs everything in weekender at once

 

What did that sucker run?  None of the web sites I've looked at have prices listed.

 

Never mind.  Amazon has the prices.  Don't know why dealers don't.



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Guest
Reg. Dec 1899
Posted 2016-10-07 6:40 AM (#168568 - in reply to #122917)
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Hey buddy i have one for 500 only thing is im a 2 hour drive im in pueblo co call me 7197228741
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Reg. Dec 1899
Posted 2016-10-07 6:40 AM (#168569 - in reply to #122917)
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Hey buddy i have one for 500 only thing is im a 2 hour drive im in pueblo co call me 7197228741
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