I m also unsure how large my well pump is but everything else in the house is pretty standard so i m going to say between 3 4 and 1 hp.
Standard well pump wattage.
This will give the amount of kilowatt hours the pump is using.
Mark the items you want to power by clicking in the check box next to each item.
Consumer reports says a well pump runs about 700 watts.
If there is more then one unit of an item type the number into the quantity box.
Divide the wattage by the voltage to find the current.
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To set all the items in the group to same voltage use set all at the top of the column.
Then multiply it by how many days a year it runs and divide by 1000.
If you do know the specific wattage type the wattage into the starting wattage box for that item.
If you do not know the actual starting and watts leave the specific box blank and the typical wattage will be used.
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Select the voltage used for each item.
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For exact wattages check the data plate or owner s manual on the item you wish to power.
For example if the pump wattage is 2 200 watts and the voltage is 110 volts the current is 2 200 110 20 amps.
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Fill in the boxes as shown below.
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The wattage listed in this wattage reference guide are based on estimated wattage requirements.
Starting wattage must be equal to or larger than running amperage.
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The ongoing wattage required for all tools and appliances you want to run.
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Take the wattage of the specific water pump and multiply it times how many hours a day it runs.
A typical water pump s wattage can vary between 250 watts to 1 100 watts.
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Multiply that by 3 to get a rough estimate of the starting wattage for the pump and you run about 2100 which still leaves plenty of wiggle room in terms.
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This is the value of the amps drawn by the well pump.