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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1000241" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>freeport,</p><p></p><p>a 300 watt generator is not big enough to run either the freezer or the sump pump.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Refrigerator/Freezer typically require 600 watts or more, but the real surprise is the Sump Pump which requires 800-1100 watts depending upon the HP rating of the pump motor (1/3 or 1/2 HP are typical). They will easily require double or triple that wattage to start. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Your minimum generator requirements would likely be around 1500-2000 watts constant power, and be able to handle start up surges of 3000 watts or more. So a 300 watt generator would not solve your problem and would only be a waste of money.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Before you buy any generator you need to find out the wattage of your sump pump and the starting power needed and also look at the freezer's power requirements too. Then you will know what kind of generator you need.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1000241, member: 52972"] freeport, a 300 watt generator is not big enough to run either the freezer or the sump pump. Refrigerator/Freezer typically require 600 watts or more, but the real surprise is the Sump Pump which requires 800-1100 watts depending upon the HP rating of the pump motor (1/3 or 1/2 HP are typical). They will easily require double or triple that wattage to start. Your minimum generator requirements would likely be around 1500-2000 watts constant power, and be able to handle start up surges of 3000 watts or more. So a 300 watt generator would not solve your problem and would only be a waste of money. Before you buy any generator you need to find out the wattage of your sump pump and the starting power needed and also look at the freezer's power requirements too. Then you will know what kind of generator you need. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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