Sine wave Inverter type back up generator for well pump.?

[CalG]

I use the EU7000i generator for home back-up and use it in the 120V mode for more power.

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Well, that little detail right there is a show stopper!

4500 watts from a 240V circuit is what I've got going now. And I'm not going to rewire the service panel to split out the well pump from the 120V requirements.

Oh well, technology....

 

[TN8Man]

Well, that little detail right there is a show stopper!

4500 watts from a 240V circuit is what I've got going now. And I'm not going to rewire the service panel to split out the well pump from the 120V requirements.

Oh well, technology....

I don't use the 240V mode but I think its running wattage is 5,500W and a starting wattage of 7,000W.

I use a custom cable to get two 30A in the 125V mode.

 

[ericm979]

22.9A @240v is exactly the same power as 45.8A @ 120v.

 

[TN8Man]

22.9A @240v is exactly the same power as 45.8A @ 120v.

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[bigtiller]

I also have the Honda EU7000is but I have city water, no well.

This genny is heavy, and rolling around is a chore. If anyone needs to move it off the concrete I recommend getting the optional lifting kit.

Honda Hanger Kit

Honda Hanger Kit - 06531-Z11-E00ZA

www.acmetools.com

 

[ericm979]

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Not sure what the question mark is for as the equation shows they're the same power.

One advantage of the EU7000 in 120v mode is that it gangs the two sides of the generator together so you do not need to try to balance the load between them.

 

[not2old]

I don't know the HP of my well pump but it's on a 15A 240V breaker and runs just fine on my B&S Q6500 generator.

 

[CalG]

I don't know the HP of my well pump but it's on a 15A 240V breaker and runs just fine on my B&S Q6500 generator.

Yes

Really all I desire to do is bump up to about 6500 watts as "wife protection". ;-)

I do not want a whole house back up power station.

the 4500 watt unit has worked for the past several years under supervision.

There is a second hand winco 6000 (11 HP) offered on the local craigslist.

For $350, it will be hard to make too great an error.

The Honda "QUIET" part might have been too enticing. ;-)

I bet the Winco is loud as anything!

 

[IXLR8]

I have the Honda eu7000i inverter generator. It is 5500 watts continuous, 7000 watt peak, and has had no issue running the well pump at either of my homes. At the house in Maine, the generator was outside, less than 15 ft from the bedroom. We can't hear it running when we go to bed. We love how quiet it is. Yes it is heavy but I don't find it all that difficult to move around. We do make sure the breakers are off for the oven, dryer and the 5 ton AC unit before we fire up the generator. As generator can't handle the well pump and any of those 3 items. It handles everything else with no issues. We do have propane cook top and water heater so the generator doesn't need to handle those loads. Wife loves that it is push button start with fuel injection so no worry about pulling a cord and properly applying the choke.

 

[aesanders]

I have the smaller eu3000is Honda (also a 6850 what regular generator..Snapper with a Briggs). Both are 17 years old, and mostly get used when a hurricane comes by and knocks out power for extended portions of time. Both have Longest stretch was Irma in 2017….10 days. Both have been the same for reliability, always working when needed. The Honda is an excellent generator, and I never don’t regret the expense. That said, if buying a larger inverter, I would most likely get the Predator 9500 watt super quiet model. It’s larger and half the cost of the Honda. I know the Honda has an excellent track record, and I can certainly understand why people choose it.

I used to use the Honda more with plug in power tools, but mostly have battery tools need eliminating the need.