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3,500 Max Rated Watts •Generator can produce 3,000 watts for up to 20 minutes •Easily produce 3,500 watts for up to 10 seconds
Yamaha Boost Technology™ •Output is boosted for up to 10 seconds, providing more power •Added boost makes this unit comparable to a 3500 watt generator
Inverter Technology •Safely power computers and sensitive electronics
Smart Throttle™ •Engine speed varies based on load
Electric Start (Battery Included) •Starts with a turn of a key (Recoil backup)
12V DC Battery Charger •Easily recharge batteries (cables included)
Q: I have a customer running propane on a Yamaha genset. While burning propane the engine burns excessive oil, not a problem on gasoline. Any ideas? by Shane Bland from Florida on June 24, 2014
A: The Yamaha portable generators are engineered and warranted to operate on gasoline only. The reason your customer is burning through oil is due to the excessive temperatures of the unit.
Gasoline burns at 485 degrees F whereas propane burns at 1008 degrees F which will cause excessive heat within the engine in turn burning off the engine oil.
by Jared, Product Expert
Q: How frequently do I have to change the motor oil? On the specs it only says to change it after the first 20h, and after this first change?
by Jordi from Wisconsin on March 13, 2014
A: The maintenance chart on page 26 of the owner's manual shows the recommended oil change time frame (every 6 months or 100 hours).
Q: If I buy a Yamaha EF3000i for work an play. My question is if I use the gen to charge my 12 volt 100 amp battery, how long would it take? And would using the gen be more efficient and time saving rather than getting solar panels or a wind gen to charge the batteries when using batteries for power? by Ron Jolin from Minnesota on February 05, 2013
A: This power source is designed to charge batteries up to 40 Ah (Amp hours) that are half-discharged. Do not charge batteries of a higher capacity then 40 Ah.
12VDC Battery
The time required for recharging a battery varies depending on the discharge level of the battery. When the specific gravity of the battery reaches 1.26 to 1.28, charging is complete. When charging, check the battery's specific gravity once an hour.
The average time for charging a half-discharged 40 Ah battery is approximately 5 hours. Be sure to check the battery fluid level before charging.
Notice: **Do not connect any load to the battery or use the engine starter motor while charging. This causes higher current to flow through the generator which will burn out the coil. **Do not connect a VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery. To Charge a VLRA battery, a special (constant-voltage) battery charger is required.
by Jared, Product Expert
Q: What is a inverter generator? by Francine Breland from New Jersey on December 28, 2012
A: An inverter generator is a power generator that can process raw power into a power feed similar to the power received through power lines. The generator part of an inverter generator is usually powered by gasoline or diesel fuel. "Inverter" means that the power is converted from direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC).
Typically inverter generators are much smaller then standard open frame style generators and tend to operate at very low noise levels. This makes them perfect for tailgating or camping and in some cases able to power one or two items in your home in an emergency.
by Jared, Product Expert
Q: How much does this weigh? by Angrew Staton from North Carolina on June 11, 2012
A: The Yamaha EF3000iSEB weighs 152 lbs. This information is available on the product page under the specs link in the overview section.
by Jared, Product Expert
Q: I just bought this generator from you and the manual says you must ground the generator. Is this necessary? if so, how do you do that? by Brad Wendkos from Florida on April 26, 2012
A: All generators must be grounded for safety. There is a grounding lug on the generator where you would take a copper wire and attach it to a grounding pole that is pounded into the ground. The pole must be a minimum of 6 - 8 feet down based on electrical code.
You can tie it to your houses grounding pole if your home has one since some older models, before coed was established, did not have a grounding pole.
When in doubt you can contact your local city inspector or a local certified electrician.
by Jared, Product Expert
Q: Will the EF3000ISEB run a 15000 BTU RV roof top A/C? by Gil from Texas on February 20, 2011
A: With the boost technology this may run your RV A/C but we recommend you check the starting amp load to calculate the true starting wattage. Starting Amps x Volts = Watts. by Jared, Product Expert
Q: What is the surge rating on model EF3000iSEB?
by Kevin from Washington on January 29, 2011
A: The running watts are 2800 and the surge capability is 3000 watts. by Jared, Product Expert
Purchased for option of remote start and capacity of watts. Powered my 15K A/C and microwave at the same time! I had concerns that the 15K a/c unit would be too much for this unit. No problems at all.
The unit is HEAVY, but the benefit of the power and electric start with remote outweighs that disadvantage. I'm very satisfied with my purchase and would recommended to others with larger a/c units in campers!
Pros:Quiet, Easy To Use, High Quality, Features
Cons:Expensive, Heavy
Hans Recommends This Yamaha Product
Hans's Experience With Electric Generators Direct
Web Site
5/5
Service
5/5
Shipping
5/5
"I picked up at distribution center myself. Great service!"
My son and I took our 30ft travel trailerto a model rocket competition and dry camped for 7 days in the open, on top of a hill in Colorado.
It ran my 13K BTU AC easily and kept the trailer at 72 degrees even when the outside temp was in the high 90s. I also used about half the gas that I expected to use. Very quiet too.
This unit is expensive, but I am glad I chose to spend the extra money. Super easy to start and run and refuel without spilling a drop.
Now I just hope I get a nice long life out of this unit.
My son and I took our 30ft travel trailerto a model rocket competition and dry camped for 7 days in the open, on top of a hill in Colorado.
It ran my 13K BTU AC easily and kept the trailer at 72 degrees even when the outside temp was in the high 90s. I also used about half the gas that I expected to use. Very quiet too.
This unit is expensive, but I am glad I chose to spend the extra money. Super easy to start and run and refuel without spilling a drop.
It was a pleasure to do business with PED. Everything from the ordering to the delivery went smoothly. When I received the generator I unboxed it and set it up right away. I am familiar with the Yamaha because I have borrowed the same model from a friend. Setup was very easy and with a twist of the key it was running. I instantly plugged in my travel trailer and tried everything. Worked perfect and very quiet. I was torn between the Honda and the Yamaha. Seriously, the only difference is that one is red and the other is blue. Both are great!!
It was a pleasure to do business with PED. Everything from the ordering to the delivery went smoothly. When I received the generator I unboxed it and set it up right away. I am familiar with the Yamaha because I have borrowed the same model from a friend. Setup was very easy and with a twist of the key it was running. I instantly plugged in my travel trailer and tried everything. Worked perfect and very quiet. I was torn between the Honda and the Yamaha. Seriously, the only difference... more
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Mike
Purchased 3/29/13
35 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
MAY.
11
2013
Great Generator
I bought the EF3000ISEB from EGD about 2 months ago. As for the generator in my opinion it is by far the best generator out there. I took it to a NASCAR race and it was great. It was so quiet and powered everything I needed in my 34ft RV. I would recommend this generator if you intend on using this generator for this purpose.
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David T. Kingman, AZ
Purchased 7/6/13
37 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
AUG.
01
2013
Purchased For Travel Trailer W/ 13,500 Ac Unit
Generator has no trouble running my trailer 13,500 AC unit or any other appliances. It will even start the AC in economy mode. The unit does overload when running the 1000w microwave and the AC w/compressor...which is not surprising. The generator is relatively quiet, especially in economy mode. It appears to be well built and is easily operated, although it's a bit heavy at 150+ lbs and requires two grown men to lift. It's a quality unit that should do the job for many years.
Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Durable, High Quality
Cons:Heavy
David Recommends This Yamaha Product
David Would Recommend Electric Generators Direct To A Friend
Web Site
5/5
Service
5/5
Shipping
5/5
"Quick delivery, good price, and no problems with purchase."
Bought this in case we have to evacuate in a Hurricane and for power outages. It powers my 32 ft RV trailer. I can run my 15,000 BTU A/C unit and lights, TV, etc with no strain on this generator. I bought it instead of the Honda due to the power boost feature as I suspect the Honda may have difficulty with my A/C. It also has wheels but I wish they were steerable.
Pros:Features, Easy To Use, Quiet, Easy To Store
Cons:Expensive
Dale Recommends This Yamaha Product
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Stephanie
Purchased 1/3/13
31 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
JAN.
24
2013
Love My Generator
Awesome..............................so quiet and easy to use. Arrived on time. It's going to work out perfect for my needs.
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Jeff B. Fresno, CA
24 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
AUG.
21
2013
No Regrets
I over think every purchase I make. I did exactly that, when considering buying a $2K plus generator. But I am so happy with this product, I wish now I had pulled the trigger sooner.Exceeds ALL my expectations. Very, very quiet, in fact I ran it late one night in a public campground and didn't think it was loud enough to bother anyone.In fact some people walked by and until they got within about 50 ft of it, didn't even hear it.
It is heavy, but use a ramp to load it in the back of your pickup or trailer and one person can load/unload it. I like the ergonomic design of it, it burns very little fuel, I can't think of anything to complain about. The price? A little high, but not compared to other name brand units. The only thing is, due to the weight, I had to pick it up at the freight terminal, no front door drop off. I would replace it, if needed. No Regrets.
I over think every purchase I make. I did exactly that, when considering buying a $2K plus generator. But I am so happy with this product, I wish now I had pulled the trigger sooner.Exceeds ALL my expectations. Very, very quiet, in fact I ran it late one night in a public campground and didn't think it was loud enough to bother anyone.In fact some people walked by and until they got within about 50 ft of it, didn't even hear it.
It is heavy, but use a ramp to load it in the back of your... more
Pros:Quiet, Easy To Use, Exceeded Expectations
Cons:Heavy
Jeff Recommends This Yamaha Product
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Wanda
Purchased 5/31/12
18 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
AUG.
02
2012
Very Happy With My Yamaha 3000
I bought the 3001seb since my travel trailer is not wired for a generator set. This was very easy to set up.
I took on a trip to Las Vegas for 3 weeks, and did mostly dry camping- this generator ran perfectly.
I love the electric start, and the fuel shut off. It's whisper quiet- the RV bedroom was behind the pickup with the gen, and I barely noticed the noise.
The power boost was great, too. I have a 15000 BTU air conditioner, and after startup I switched to Eco-Mode. It ran all nite.
Camping World was trying real hard to sell me 2 Honda 2000's to run for 4000 watts. I'm very happy with the Yamaha 3000iseb.
I bought the 3001seb since my travel trailer is not wired for a generator set. This was very easy to set up.
I took on a trip to Las Vegas for 3 weeks, and did mostly dry camping- this generator ran perfectly.
I love the electric start, and the fuel shut off. It's whisper quiet- the RV bedroom was behind the pickup with the gen, and I barely noticed the noise.
The power boost was great, too. I have a 15000 BTU air conditioner, and after startup I switched to Eco-Mode. It ran all... more
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