On Aug 5, 6:11 pm, Frank frankdotlogullo@comcastperiodnet wrote:
Robert wrote:
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

Why stop with well? I have a 7,350 starting watts, 5,500 running watts
generator that handles well, furnace, 2 freezers and refrigerator as
well as a few lights and TV. With bottled water to drink and stored
water to flush toilets, we've lasted up to 3 days without electricity,
but we lost food in freezer then and another time house got down in the
40's even when I was burning 2 fireplaces. Stove, water heater and AC
are out of the picture but we can live comfortably for days without them.
Frank

Thanks everybody for replying. I can see now that I need a
significantly higher capacity generator than I bought today at 4000w
peak. I had a 25% off coupon at Checkers that was due to expire so I
thought a generator would be a good idea. Luckily, before I opened
the box, there was a warning stating that it would not start an air
compressor or circular saw. That's when I posted here.

I think I'll look into something like Frank has. Thanks again.