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Feb 22, 2025

I have a 115V Honda inverter generator that can put out 2200 watts. My well pump is 1/2 hp, which should be well within that power requirement, but is 230 volts. Can I simply install a step-up transformer to run the pump off my generator?

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Feb 22, 2025

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Title: Running 230V well pump from 115V generator?

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Forum: USA Electrical Forum

Start date: Feb 22, 2025

Last reply date: Feb 22, 2025

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