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Title: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: mayney on May 08, 2012, 10:50:06 PM
Is there a way around this in regards to convert to AUS power, is it a easy as a AUS to US adaptor?
It is just so friggin cheap, more than half of what you would pay here!

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EF2000iS-4-Stroke-Generator-Compliant/dp/B002RWK9N2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336481231&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EF2000iS-4-Stroke-Generator-Compliant/dp/B002RWK9N2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336481231&sr=8-1)

Cheers
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: Crockett on May 08, 2012, 10:52:36 PM
And you can get em with a gas conversion to run off your bbq bottle :cup:
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: sparksy on May 08, 2012, 10:55:42 PM
Not as easy as a plug adaptor. The USA runs on 110VAC at 60 Hz. So wrong voltage and frequency for electrical gear here.
You can get a 110v to 240v transformer to step up the voltage but it would be a heavy  PITA.
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: cruisindub on May 08, 2012, 10:56:33 PM
110v and 60 cycles.

Unless your gear can run from 100-240v, 50 or 60 cycles, no good mate.
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: cruisindub on May 08, 2012, 10:58:24 PM
Not as easy as a plug adaptor. The USA runs on 110VAC at 60 Hz. So wrong voltage and frequency for electrical gear here.
You can get a 110v to 240v transformer to step up the voltage but it would be a heavy  PITA.
Replied same time...

Yep, 110v to 240v transformer, something like an 'atlas power converter' would be cheaper to just buy the genset here.
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: Crockett on May 08, 2012, 11:06:09 PM
would be cheaper to just buy the genset here.

solution,,,,,,,, if you don't own a heap of 240v camping gear,(is there such a thing) just buy all your gear from the US,
 it'll be cheaper,
 you'll make the honour roll in the "flamed for buying from overseas" thread
 none of your mates can sneakily plug their gear into your setup
 and, you'll be a one of a kind, that's gotta count for  :cheers:
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: cruisindub on May 08, 2012, 11:11:09 PM
Also,
Wont have to worry about chaining up the genset, just make sure you print off and laminate a paper card with

'110v only'    on it.

be safe as houses,................   probably.
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: Bird on May 08, 2012, 11:17:54 PM
Hmmmmm.... log splitters from USA too :)
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: Crockett on May 08, 2012, 11:25:46 PM
Hmmmmm.... log splitters from USA too :)

Minor detail,,,,, just get the generator at the same time, problem solved  :cup:
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: mayney on May 08, 2012, 11:30:28 PM
solution,,,,,,,, if you don't own a heap of 240v camping gear,(is there such a thing) just buy all your gear from the US,
 it'll be cheaper,
 you'll make the honour roll in the "flamed for buying from overseas" thread
 none of your mates can sneakily plug their gear into your setup
 and, you'll be a one of a kind, that's gotta count for  :cheers:
HAHA screw that!
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: mayney on May 08, 2012, 11:36:37 PM
HASHA Lost, yeah sprung. I actually found exact rims over there but they wont ship here!

I guess you can tell I'm not electrical savvy! Although I did look at trasnsformers before asking...

Might just stick to reading posts before I get "honoured" :'(
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: mayney on May 08, 2012, 11:38:31 PM
Thanx all for your comments BTW. :cheers:
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: cruisindub on May 09, 2012, 01:20:47 AM
Dont stop posting mate.

Contribute and enjoy!
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: Bird on May 09, 2012, 10:31:17 AM
Quote from: mayney
Thanx all for your comments BTW. :cheers:
mate if you dont ask you dont learn..

As long as it isn't one of the 500 std questions that gets asked 10 times a day you wont get honoured.. ;) or owned.
Title: Re: USA Yamaha generator
Post by: mayney on May 09, 2012, 07:52:15 PM
yeah thats right Lost, a bit like me posting about the rims in every discussion lol
i will soon be put into place, but live and learn.

Thanx cruisindub,
Hopefully soon I can pass something on to help others, this is a great forum!
 :cheers: ALL!!!
 Mayney