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This is a little off-topic, but can anyone give me tips on how to keep a well going if the &h*! hits the fan? We have a good deep well but the pump is electric. I’m clueless how to keep it going if we don’t have electricity. Is a generator involved somewhere in this equation? Thanks for info, or pointers to a good web page that gives verrrrry specific how-to information!

I can help you out. How deep is deep? Do you have the horsepower and inrush rating of your well pump? The inrush rating will be expressed in a letter code. Inrush is like an empty hose that has to fill with water before if provides water. Any generator or inverter set will have to be rated to deal with this which is an instantaneous startup power of up to twice the rated pump power requirements. Do not consider a DC system for this arrangement. Ohm's law will kill you with the required cable sizes to overcome the electrical resistance. Freepmail me if you would like the rundown, options and links.

My preference has been batteries and inverters for silent and seamless power. You can charge the batteries with either, and, or a solar and generator combination.

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PaEngineer