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It may be possible to run it off of a 1500w AC source. Compressors/pumps need a lot of current for a very short period of time to start, and much less power to
by xnyan 4y ago
It may be possible to run it off of a 1500w AC source. Compressors/pumps need a lot of current for a very short period of time to start, and much less power to run. Sometimes you can use electronic trickery to "soft start" a pump, Google "soft start" + your water pump - if your pump is 1/2hp or less, it's likely possible to run the pump off a 1500w supply.
Alternatively, you can add a pressurized well tank for $300-500 usd that will supply you with 25-35 gallons of water without power. Not an unlimited supply, but even a little water is much better than none.
- cmrdporcupine 4y agoThe existing pump is likely running off 230V while the Outlander provides 120V AC. I'd also need to rewire it all so I can actually plug it in. I do have a pressure tank already (which is actually due to be replaced). But it's really only enough just for a few hand washings (and accidental toilet flushings) and then we end up out. Long run I want a more resilient setup. As soon as I start working again I want to get quotes on a solar panel setup for on my shop, and hopefully some kind of battery backup. Or even better or in addition, a CHADeMO V2H into the house so I can run the whole house off the Outlander.