quietleader
Newbie level 3
I'm not wanting to risk building something for my well pump which is 260 feet deep and very old. But, I do need to back up my utility power that goes out from time to time. I've looked at http://www.topsalesdepot.com/bwapoin12vdc8.html which should have enough capacity. My 4KW generator barely turns the pump over and then it starts - which makes me cringe. So, I'm looking at 5KW or higher inverters. I have several questions. 1) Will a modified wave inverter be hard on my pump motor even though this inverter boasts some easy starting technology. Is that technology to protect the inverter or the motor? Or, does it protect the inverter at the expense of the motor? 2) I asked this inverter's company if I could divide the 220 into two 110 circuits like I can a normal utility powered 220VAC receptacle. They said no. Does that fact impact how I'm intending to use it as a well pump power source? 3) Does anyone know of a 5KW Continuous Pure Sine Wave inverter from 12VDC (or 24VDC if I have to) that I could have both 220VAC and two 110VAC receptacles and not worry about any of the previous issues? I'm willing to pay for a good one. I'm planning to eventually go offgrid on some acreage I acquired, so I'd like to start with a good inverter. Thanks for you help.
Don
Don