Seeing as how you guys are discussing generators, any suggestions on a portable model with 220-240v capabilities for use on our well if the power goes out for any length of time. Right now, it's our only semi-major issue for outages over a few hours.
Portable model on wheels would work fine. Small enough to hand carry, with enough juice for a well pump, I can deal with that too.
For 220-240 and heavier starting loads like a well pump you will have to know what size (HP) your well pump is. If its a 3 HP (around 2250W) don't just buy a generator that will put out 3 2250W because it wont handle the starting current which can be up to 6 times the normal running current depending on starting methods. You will have to oversize the gen for that starting current. You can find some info online to help you pick the right size.
