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  1. slothman

    Basic Question

    All, Thanks for the advice...it is very much appreciated. The location basicall prohibits the use of a generator...to much pain involved in getting it there....I will eventually probably look into some solar panels to charge the batt's. Thanks again!
  2. slothman

    Basic Question

    I am not concerned about the amps since I will connect in parallel the number required. The big voltage delta is my concern. As far as generators, it was my understanding that a generator can easily overpower (system tolerances of gen) the starting current drawn by the pump...possibly burning...
  3. slothman

    Basic Question

    I may be missing something obvious here, but I have a 1/2 Hp ( @370 watt) , 230 volt deep well water pump. I need to back it up with a battery....probably 24 volt. Question; Do I only need to consider the power output of the battery (ie I x V) to ensure that the battery can operate the pump...

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