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Anybody have any thoughts on using a portable generator on well pumps? The line to the well runs under an open face shed where I would like to put the generator so it would be kinda permanant and put in a good ground. I wanted to put a plug in the line so I could dissconnect the line and plug into generator (to avoid any feedback into the main line) anything else I would run off the generator I would just use a heavy drop cord.
 
You just have to make sure your genset can supply the excess current needed for motor starting. Much depends on how big your pump is, versus the surge rating of your genset.

I've used my old Homelite 4400 watt genset many times to run a 240 volt, 3/4 horse pump. Rated 4400 surge and 4000 watts full time use. It labors a bit on startup surge, but does fine. I suspect if my pump had a 1 horse or bigger motor, I might have trouble and need a genset with more surge capacity.
 
I have done it on 1/3 & 1/2hp 120v shallow well pumps, seems to work OK. We just have a 2500 watt Coleman generator, I am sure A 240 volt system would work better, but this is what I had.
 
Using the same generator that jdm uses I've run my well pump off of it for extended periods (up to 15 days) when the power was out.
The only thing it doesn't like is the water heater so when I need hot water I just shut everything else off for a while.
Mine is 3/4 horse.
 
Here's a sizing chart for gensets running well pumps direct from the company that makes just about all the motors for deep well pumps.

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My 5000 watt Honda will run my well pump. The pump is 1/2HP 6.0 amp. I just turn off other things when I need to use the pump. I also have a Gen Tran transfer switch so power dosent back feed to the line.
 
I use a 4000 watt, 8hp generator to run a 3/4hp submersable, and have at the same time had other loads online. Generator barks a bit on startup, but stays stable and runs the loads well. Voltage and frequency are right in line, and I can measure and watch both.
 
I use a 4000 watt, 8hp generator to run a 3/4hp submersable, and have at the same time had other loads online. Generator barks a bit on startup, but stays stable and runs the loads well. Voltage and frequency are right in line, and I can measure and watch both.
 
I use a 4000 watt, 8hp generator to run a 3/4hp submersable, and have at the same time had other loads online. Generator barks a bit on startup, but stays stable and runs the loads well. Voltage and frequency are right in line, and I can measure and watch both.
 
Instead of dragging the generator around in the mud and manure and odd connections.
Why not just keep the generator in a shed at the power meter.Have some lights on with the generator at the same time.
It will save time and money in the long run plus being a lot more practical and user friendly.

http://www.reliancecontrols.com/ProductDetail.aspx?TWB2012DR
 
I use a 3500 watt Honda genny to run my 3/4 HP deep well pump and my 1/2 HP cistern pump, but not at the same time. The deep well pump starts easier than the cistern pump.

Someone told me that the reason is: The deep well pump has the check (or foot) valve downstream (or on top of the pump), while the cistern pump has the footvalve upstream making the deep well pump start with basicly no pressure on it, while the cistern pump starts under pressure. Makes sense to me, but may or may not be correct.

Paul
 
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