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Best Power Stations for Well Pump
We tested 33 portable power stations against the Well Pump (1 HP) (2392W running / 7176W surge). 4 passed our True Surge protocol — 12% compatibility rate.
Tight
1
With Soft-Starter
1
Incompatible
28
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Worst case = Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V (2392W running, 7176W surge).
This device requires 240V split-phase power
Most consumer portable power stations output 120V only. The Well Pump (1 HP) is incompatible with any 120V-only unit regardless of wattage capacity.
Our Top Picks
3 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 3 compatible generators.
Best Budget Safe
Anker SOLIX F3800
Running 6,000W
Surge 9,000W
Capacity 3,840 Wh
Weight 132.3 lbs (60.0 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 1.1h
Best Overall & Runtime Safe
Delta Pro Ultra
Running 6,000W
Surge 12,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 182.1 lbs (82.6 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 1.8h
#3 Overall Safe
Delta Pro Ultra X
Running 12,000W
Surge 24,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 187.4 lbs (85.0 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 1.8h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a Well Pump on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 1.8h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 1.8h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 1.3h *
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 1.2h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 1.1h
Safe
Tight margin
With soft-starter
* Requires a soft-start device installed. Without one, these stations cannot handle the startup surge.
What to Know About the Well Pump (1 HP)
Power Profile
Running range: 1702W to 2392W across common 1 HP well pump designs. Startup range: 2553W to 7176W depending on motor/start behavior. Voltage: 240V class load in typical US installations.
Real-World Usage
Typical duty cycle is about 2 hours/day, with short frequent cycles. Daily energy falls around 3404 to 4784Wh depending on the model.
Pro Tip
For well pumps, startup behavior matters more than nameplate HP. A soft-start design can change a borderline pairing into a stable one.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the Well Pump (1 HP) (2392W / 7176W).
| Power Station | Running W | Surge W | Capacity | Weight | Verdict | Runtime | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Pro Ultra X | 12,000 | 24,000 | 6,144 Wh | 187.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.8h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.8h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 1.1h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Tight | 1.2h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Soft Start | 1.3h * | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Voltage Fail | N/A | View |
* Runtime with soft-starter installed. Without a soft-starter, these units cannot handle the startup surge.
Why 85% of Power Stations Fail
28 of 33 generators tested cannot safely run this device. Here's why.
Voltage mismatch
This device requires 240V. 28 of 33 generators output a different voltage and cannot power it regardless of wattage.
What to consider instead
- ▸ Consider a 120V alternative (window AC instead of central AC, gas dryer instead of electric) 120V vs 240V guide →
- ▸ A soft-start device could make 1 additional power station compatible Soft-start guide →
- ▸ A whole-home battery system (like Tesla Powerwall) or gas generator may be more appropriate for this load
- ▸ Only 4 stations can handle this device. Check our top picks above for the best options
Model Variants
Different models have different power requirements. Check the specific report for your exact model.
Red Lion RL12G10-2W2V (1 HP Deep Well Submersible)
Running: 2,392W
Surge: 7,176W
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power stations can run a Well Pump?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 4 can safely run a Well Pump (3 with full safety margin, 1 at tight margin). 28 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a Well Pump?
Your power station needs at least 2,392W continuous output and 7,176W surge capacity at 240V split-phase. We recommend a safety buffer of 15% above these minimums for reliable operation.
How do we test compatibility?
Every pairing is evaluated using our True Surge protocol: we compare OEM-verified running watts, surge watts, and voltage requirements against each power station's published specs, with load-profile-specific safety buffers applied. Read our full methodology.
What makes one 1 HP well pump easier to run than another?
The startup profile. Two pumps with similar horsepower can have very different inrush behavior and therefore very different inverter compatibility.
Compare these models
Side-by-side comparisons for the top picks on this page.