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Thomas D. Horne, FF EMT Thomas D. Horne, FF EMT is offline
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Default 220v Well Pump on 110v?

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



If it runs at all it will be taking a beating. The motor windings will
overheat.
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Tom Horne

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