Should You Buy The Yamaha EF2000is Inverter Generator? | Off-Grid Power Demo/Review

[@harrytraction1380]

I’m very happy with mine.

[@seanmacdonald8476]

Picked up a used one for $450 today. Thanks for your contribution to justifying my purchase

[@rickss69]

If you shut off the fuel, run the carb float bowl dry, drain the bowl when finished you will never have clogged carb problems...no matter the age or quality of gas.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Yep! You are spot on. Thanks for watching!

[@yesitsmecsd]

I see it's been a year, but can you elaborate on the carb float bowl? Trying to get mine up and running, got it used and unsure how to operate/ repair.

[@ArinSauls]

I love how you turn on Netflix in your cabin. That made me chuckle.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Feels like cheating, I just got that after many years with no TV. It's nice once in a while.

[@petersmith8765]

Like your video....spark arrestors restrict..exhaust...throw it away. If you have to clean it engine is building up carbon because of restriction

[@j-sonS]

I like mine for the past decade. Always works.

[@athollmcnicoll1028]

Thankfully where I live , we have our own emergency generator that kicks in for power outages, which thankfully are not that often, maybe once per year and so far this year, all been good touch wood!!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Good to have around!

[@TruckHouseLife]

Gotta say it's been a good genny, surprised it held up to the ole Honda 2000.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Sure has, I bet the Honda is basically identical.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

The Honda 1000 beats the Yamaha 1000 is terms of reliability Though!

[@TruckHouseLife]

@@alaskacabinadventures i suppose my honda 2000 I bought used has been going since 2007 without an oil change or any maintenance whatsoever, good point lol

[@yenvan5051]

That's not what I've read. I've read of a recall problem (affecting 200,000 units) that really messed people around on the Honda. Also, a mechanic commented that the Honda had some parts that are plastic, compared to Yamaha using metal. I have nothing against Honda, my motorcycle is Honda. Thanks for that great review. @@alaskacabinadventures

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Great review, Matt, Handsome Norman 😊

[@robertgraves3215]

You're probably aware of this, but I saw there was a recall notice on some of the serial numbers of that model a few years back. Leaking gas tank. I'd post the link but You Tube won't allow that. There are also some new generators that use Yamaha engines with a different brand name.

[@wombat696969]

I’ve got one of these Generators. Good unit.

[@unclebuck4329]

Great video again! In researching the genny I found a recall on the 2018/2019 models for fire hazard. Just wanted to give you a heads up your “neighbor” in willow haha

[@alaskacabinadventures]

No kidding!? Good to know, any idea what the problem is?

[@unclebuck4329]

Leaking gas tank as far as I found.

[@ohiampuja9246]

Yamaha and Honda are THE generators❤

[@erichansen5017]

Good advise, might be good for camping then. Thanks

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Great for camping! Although, I'd recommend the 1000w version if you can find it for camping. Half the weight and its smaller. I use it for my cabover camper to run lights, heater, and small electronics. Also to charge up the battery.

[@ivanvasik4170]

Tanks for the information

[@normanedwards7220]

I bought the A.I. brother if this generator, there are cosmetic differences, but basically it is the same , I am delighted with it , it starts within three pulls on the cord , and runs perfectly, ....I would suggest that draining the system of fuel when it is not being used for a dew months is a good move , ....the ethanol in the fuel deteriorates , ( it goes " snotty " and gunges- up the little jets in the carburetor, and makes starting it almost impossible, untill the carburetor is stripped and cleaned , ) two minutes draining it prevents that happening

[@stucorbett7905]

My low oil shut off sensor malfunctioned and it was causing it to shut off intermittently. So I bypassed that and good to go. Mine is a 2004 model I think. Starts every time no matter what.

[@dandee28]

thank you for the video. Im fairly not knowledgable of generators but how would I wire everything to connect it to my house if the power goes out? just an extension cord?

[@dunlapmichaell]

What are you using for a power pack? It must be huge judging on how much power you use.

[@kiwiace625]

How many years or hours will it last?

[@johninalaska9563]

Sounds like a nice generator but, I am a Honda and Champion guy.

[@AlexB-km7os]

Hey, man. How the homesteaders in Alaska usually deal with health insurance?

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Haha no idea how others do it, but I’m lucky enough to have married into some decent coverage. Why do you ask?

[@AlexB-km7os]

@@alaskacabinadventures Thinking about buying land near Willow/Wasilla and build cabin. Figured out everything, except how to deal with health insurance for homesteader.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

@@AlexB-km7os right on man, you should go for it! I know you can get a plan by just signing up with blue cross or something, don’t let that hold you back man, good luck!

[@vonheise]

I have a great Honda, but it is electric start and too heavy for me to carry, so got two Wen which have fuel cut off valves so I can run the carbs dry and not have old fuel problems, and each is easy to carry and together, they are a bit more output than the Honda.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Nice!

[@Desert-Tan-Whiskey]

👍👍👍

[@michpierre267]

😂🤣 16hrs you sold me on that lol

[@yes4no351]

Hw looks like an overly neurotic person

[@TheMickeymental]

This Yamaha generator is underpowered with a 79cc engine. The engine on that generator was warm before you started it and this generator will not run 16 hours under any circumstances. Odd how there was not any generator noise when powering your whole house as it appears you were using batteries as a source for power. Yamaha generators are difficult to find locally for several reasons, they have quality control issues, and repair centers are not very numerous because they do not sell well. The model shown is discontinued. If you are going to spend that much money purchase a Honda EU2200i for seventy dollars more. Honda service centers are ubiquitous, accessories of every typed can be had, parts can be ordered online for every model and the price is reasonable. The Honda has a 121 cc engine and can surge for 30 minutes while the Yamaha surges for 30 seconds before overloading. At first when I heard the guitar string squeak I though the strings needed to be cleaned, The individual playing the guitar is not using proper technique, this very noticeable when when shifting positions. The amount of pressure on the strings is not correct. This video is deceptive and it is highly unlikely a generator at -20 F will start.

[@alaskacabinadventures]

HA! It’s amazing to me you’d take the time to write such a long and detailed comment when you have absolutely no idea what you’re talking, you couldn’t be more wrong on every single front, especially about the guitar playing. The generator most definitely runs at -20F, as shown in videos of mine and you can’t hear it inside the cabin because it’s far away behind the Sauna. Arm chair expert 🤘

[@RobertBee-fs8hv]

I appreciate your comment and our host rebuttal for not taking your comment down . You gave me food for thought i was most shpcked about the price . If it only a hundred less than a honda i would go with the honda but im not in that league . . More in the predator or Generac league

[@TheMickeymental]

@@RobertBee-fs8hv You do not appreciate the host not taking my comment down and I would not care one iota if he did.

[@TheMickeymental]

@@alaskacabinadventures You do not like comments on your videos? Or maybe you do not like critical comments on your videos, if the latter is the case then don’t post deceptive videos. I did not state the generator would not run at -20F, read better. The model shown is discontinued it has been replaced by a 2200 watt version with the same 79cc weak engine. This unit will surge for 30 seconds, read your manual. The Yamaha service centers are far apart, use Google. While Yamaha does have quality control issues and they are not a top seller. If your generator is so far from your massive house that you cannot hear it then it is too far away. It is called voltage drop. Listen you slimy little prig I have been a session guitarist for three decades and string squeak is poor technique and or poor fret board and string maintenance. If someone played like that in a recording studio they would not last five minutes. I do not know who the guitarist is but they are below the intermediate skill level. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajHkpujpJh0gsk Ban me from your channel as I am disgusted with your low maturity level and your lack of ability to handle criticism, which was one hundred percent correct and deserved. You are an armchair everything.

[@kenneths.9315]

@@alaskacabinadventures You do not like comments on your videos? Or maybe you do not like critical comments on your videos, if the latter is the case then don’t post deceptive videos. I did not state the generator would not run at -20F, read better. The model shown is discontinued it has been replaced by a 2200 watt version with the same 79cc weak engine. This unit will surge for 30 seconds, read your manual. The Yamaha service centers are far apart, use Google. While Yamaha does have quality control issues and they are not a top seller. If your generator is so far from your massive house that you cannot hear it then it is too far away. It is called voltage drop. Listen you slimy little prig I have been a session guitarist for three decades and string squeak is poor technique and or poor fret board and string maintenance. If someone played like that in a recording studio they would not last five minutes. I do not know who the guitarist is but they are below the intermediate skill level. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pajHkpujpJh0gsk Ban me from your channel as I am disgusted with your low maturity level and your lack of ability to handle criticism, which was one hundred percent correct and deserved. You are an armchair everything.

[@leeboy244]

Honda!

[@alaskacabinadventures]

Just as good!