On Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:04:49 -0400, "John F. F."
wrote:

Hi all,
For those of us who are on private wells dependent upon electric I'm
wondering what, if any, alternate methods and techniques anyone has
without using a generator to operate their well pump.

YES.
Just make sure the power is high enough for the pump. Most submercible
pumps are 220V.