It shouldn't be any problem at all running the pump off a generator assuming the generator have the correct output available. A control box is really nothing but a relay and some fuses in many cases to control turning on and off the pump. For a well pump it probably monitors the pressure of your holding tank and turns on and off at the appropriate pressure levels

Most pumps will even run without one although they will lose the capabilities of being turned on and off automatically. All the electrician would have to do is run power to the control box. It's an extremely simple set up.

 

I'm going to have to rent a generator that can do 230v. Mine only does 110v.

Looking online, the generators available have an L14-30R receptacle.

In order to hook this up to the pump control box, I will have to find a L14-30R cord whip, or make one myself by cutting a cord. Does that sound right?

The well pump says 1hp, which is less than 800watts. So that should be no problem.

 

In order to hook this up to the pump control box, I will have to find a L14-30R cord whip, or make one myself by cutting a cord. Does that sound right?

Ayuh,..... Ya just buy the right plug, 'n put it on the wires comin' outa the pump switch box,.....

Donno which pump is bein' proposed, but basically pumps come in 2 flavors, 2 wire, 'n 3 wire,......
Go with the 2 wire, so ya don't need a control box, just a pressure switch,.....

 

In order to hook this up to the pump control box, I will have to find a L14-30R cord whip, or make one myself by cutting a cord. Does that sound right?

Ayuh,..... Ya just buy the right plug, 'n put it on the wires comin' outa the pump switch box,.....

Donno which pump is bein' proposed, but basically pumps come in 2 flavors, 2 wire, 'n 3 wire,......
Go with the 2 wire, so ya don't need a control box, just a pressure switch,.....

The well people are going to put the well that's on the contract I signed.

I'm not sure that there's a way to just plug into the control box.

 

What else are you plugging into this generator?
Or, do you plan on shutting it down between pumping sessions and starting it when the tank pressure drops ?

It’s not good for a generator to idle for long periods with no load.

BTW, I think you will find that a 1hp well pump will be closer to 2000w than 1000w will running and may take around 4000w for startup.

 

I'm not plugging anything else into this generator besides the well pump? It doesn't sound too difficult to remember to shut it down between pumping sessions if that's what I need to do.


My main problem now is that my generator only does 110v. I need 230v for the well pump. I either have to rent a different generator, or to get a transformer. Would a step-up transformer work in this scenario? Would the transformer affect the wattage so that this wouldn't work?


If I need to rent a generator, then I will need to rent one for the plumbing, concrete, and stucco I believe.


Correction: I don't think a transformer would work because it would need to be plugged in. I don't think I could plug it into the generator while also having the generator run through it.

 

Installed one time for my parents and remembered a few things.


If buying one.

1. for certain electronics, you want very clean power. Not sure what clean electricity means.:smile: But a generator with inverter has the cleanest power.
As such, not sure if you should add other machineries such as a transformer? You want all parts that are dedicated to the generator, all parts originally engineered for that 240v outlet. You should talk to the well installer first.


2. I got a gas generator, not knowing that it can also run on natural gas or propane. Last hurricane in nj, even the gas stations were out of power and there were long lines. If you have NG or propane, I would get a generator that can run on two fuels.