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Default 220v Well Pump on 110v?

NO, 1000 watts isn't enough power and you'll just trip the breaker on the
generator, and using half the required voltage would overheat and burn out
the pump motor



"Pat & Betsy Parrish" wrote in message
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Can I safely (and temporarily) run my 1/2 horse, 220v submersible well
pump
with my 1000w, 110v generator?