Pump
1 hp well pump running watts and starting watts
Use these values as a planning range only. The conservative default for 1 hp well pump is 2,000 W running and 4,500 W starting.
| Load type | Low | Default | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 1,200 W | 2,000 W | 2,400 W |
| Starting watts | 3,500 W | 4,500 W | 6,000 W |
Source note
Deep well pump manufacturer tables can exceed generic appliance charts; default is intentionally conservative.
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