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Default Generator for a well pump?

On Dec 21, 11:33*pm, Tim Smith
wrote:
The discussion on emergency generators has made me wonder: what would it
take to supply power to just a well pump? *I can deal with no heat, TV,
lights, or internet during power outages, but no toilets is pretty
darned annoying!

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--Tim Smith


IF its like my pump there is a pretty good surge every time it starts,
the lights blink pretty good. This happened even after the pump was
replaced after being taken out by lightning. I would measure the start/
run current and size my generator accordingly.

Jimmie