The answer to terrisonb is wrong. It's called an inverter generator because the generator produces DC which is converted to 120VAC @ 60Hz by an inverter. The inverter converts DC to AC, not the other way around. (That's a rectifier) The advantage of the inverter is frequency stability and the ability to run the engine at low speed because it produces DC, not AC. In conventional generators, the speed of the engine determines AC frequency, so it's fixed at 3600 (sometimes 1800) RPM constantly.
Great video on the Yamaha generator and I appreciate the features the Yamaha has. I'm in the market and one thing that really bothers me about the Honda 2000 is the plastic, single cam lobe and the plastic governor gear/oil slinger. Oh, wait, that's two things :)
I generally love Honda GX engines, however, I did have 2 fail in the Florida heat, during extended use. So, the plastic thing does not sit well with me.
Does the Yamaha use a plastic cam lobe, or a plastic oil slinger?
I am not sure of the answer. I have requested that information from Yamaha. I will post a response as soon as I hear back from Colin at Yahama. Thanks for watching.
Hello - I hope the below information answers your question
Generator: Traditionally, a generator, or gen-set, refers to a piece of equipment that produces electricity. Traditionally, alternating current (AC).
Inverter: Changes Alternating Current to Direct Current.
Inverter/generator: Processes the AC power produced by the generator though an inverter/controller. The equipment is referred to by several names: Inverter, generator, inverter generator.
Wow that's very quiet! Thank you for the video.
albodss 2 months ago
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Have u tried to use that when the conventional power grid is out ??
Pesadelo80 3 months ago
Why do these generators NOT have a remote tank option or an easy way to drain the internal tank?
yakyakyak69 5 months ago
The answer to terrisonb is wrong. It's called an inverter generator because the generator produces DC which is converted to 120VAC @ 60Hz by an inverter. The inverter converts DC to AC, not the other way around. (That's a rectifier) The advantage of the inverter is frequency stability and the ability to run the engine at low speed because it produces DC, not AC. In conventional generators, the speed of the engine determines AC frequency, so it's fixed at 3600 (sometimes 1800) RPM constantly.
srr2srr2 8 months ago
Great video on the Yamaha generator and I appreciate the features the Yamaha has. I'm in the market and one thing that really bothers me about the Honda 2000 is the plastic, single cam lobe and the plastic governor gear/oil slinger. Oh, wait, that's two things :)
I generally love Honda GX engines, however, I did have 2 fail in the Florida heat, during extended use. So, the plastic thing does not sit well with me.
Does the Yamaha use a plastic cam lobe, or a plastic oil slinger?
cujet 8 months ago
@cujet
I am not sure of the answer. I have requested that information from Yamaha. I will post a response as soon as I hear back from Colin at Yahama. Thanks for watching.
pplmotorhomes 8 months ago
Hello - I hope the below information answers your question
Generator: Traditionally, a generator, or gen-set, refers to a piece of equipment that produces electricity. Traditionally, alternating current (AC).
Inverter: Changes Alternating Current to Direct Current.
Inverter/generator: Processes the AC power produced by the generator though an inverter/controller. The equipment is referred to by several names: Inverter, generator, inverter generator.
I hope this helps.
pplmotorhomes 10 months ago
Why is this called an "inverter/generator" ? Does it function as an inverter as well as a generator?
terrisonb 10 months ago