Thanks for your thoughtful replies to date, and I had supposed that more info would be requested. Good.
The "knowns" are:
we will have a sizeable (200+ gallons) propane tank/supply for fuel
currently do not have the spec data on the well pump (still searching), but dependable local well electric guy who has worked on system says plan for 25 - 30 amps draw for needed lift
we have planned to use a 100 amp rated transfer switch with 16 circuits
have been considering a dedicated 10k rated generator with battery/starter to respond when transfer switch says "go"
central filter/pressure system serves all 4 users - draw should be quite moderate compared to the pump
pressure system and generator with transfer switch will be set up in the well house - sufficient space
heat not normally needed in the pump house but moderate heating easily installed; lighting and receptacle circuits already in
This setup will serve nothing else - will sit idle unless we have a power failure to our location, which is rare. The thinking about this action has to do with some protection should we experience more major grid problems. Each of us plans to install our own 1500/2000 gallon above ground tank for good measure.
We simply want to do this correctly the first time, and I consider folks on this forum an excellent source of insight on such matters. We are starting from zero, so practical advice is valuable and cost estimates for various components and install labor would be helpful.
