I suspect you are mistake about the hard start system increasing the starting current from the mains.
I suspect that you read increased starting torque, and presumed higher current. As I read it, the hard start kit adds a capacitor into the circuit during starting to increase the phase shift and therefore the torque.
What I know is that 3-wire pump with a start capacitor is easier on a generator during starting (requires less V-As) than classic 2-wire pump.
My suspicions could be wrong. Can you find anybody who says the hard start kit causes an increase in starting amps?
