"Robert" wrote in message
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I am having a well drilled to 400' and will get a 220v 1.5 hp motor
for the pump. I would like to buy a back-up generator in case of
extended power outages. Can anybody tell me what watt generator I
would need? Thanks - Robert

Such interesting answers!
You need to actually measure the current as the motor starts.
Typically a 1.5hp motor will run on 8a, and start with 24a (6500w), but most
motors aren't typical; you have to actually measure yours.