RGS
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I need to get a generator, primarily to keep water flowing from through our Myers 1/2 hp 110v shallow well jet pump when the power goes out. The generator I'd like to get is the Yamaha EF3000iseb which is rated at 2800 watts continuous and capable of surging to 3500 using its battery. I've seen a lot of opinions yes and no on whether 3000 watt generators can run 1/2 hp pumps so, since I have a spare pump I thought I'd take it with me when I go to buy the generator and ask them to try it in the shop. My question is this: will a test of the generator and pump in the store give me an accurate reading on whether the pump will work hooked up to the actual water line which is about 100' long with about 20' of lift?