is a contractor portable 1250 w gas generator 3241 good for emerg. to just keep sump pump running?

IS A CONTRACTOR PORTABLE 1250 W GAS GENERATOR 3241 GOOD FOR EMERG. TO JUST KEEP SUMP PUMP RUNNING?

i found it upon jungle for 100 buckis which a great deal

This entry was posted on October 13, 2009, 5:11 am and is filed under Portable Generator Questions. You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

#1 by John himself on October 13, 2009 - 5:11 am

Yes it will work fine for that plus some lights or other small loads. If it works and runs good, $100 is a pretty good deal. They last for years and years. 1250 watts is 10 amps. A sump pump is around 3 amps. Basic electricity.

Quote
#2 by DIY Doc on October 13, 2009 - 5:11 am

Best way to know is the AMPS produced by the Gen. and the AMPS drawn by the pump. Sounds like a decent deal; and might be in any case considering that it might help in other ways.

Quote
#3 by flea on October 13, 2009 - 5:11 am

If it’s working correctly you could almost power your whole house with a 1250 w unit.

Quote
#4 by Irv S on October 13, 2009 - 5:11 am

It should be power enough to start and run
a sump pump up thru 1/2 HP.
The generator set is not designed for constant
service. It might not last too long, but should get
you through a few short outages.

Quote
#5 by hebers1 on October 13, 2009 - 5:11 am

1250 watts is overkill for just a 1/2 hp sump but for $100 right the check. Don’t let that deal pass you buy a brand new one will set you back about $800.

Quote