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How many watts does a Sump Pump (1/3 HP) use?
Running watts
800 W
Starting watts
1,300 W
Startup surge
+500 W
A Sump Pump (1/3 HP) draws 800 watts continuously once it's running, but its motor needs a brief surge of up to 1,300 watts to start. A generator has to cover that starting surge, not just the running load, or the motor won't start.
Generators that can run this
- Generac GP2200i1,700 W run · 2,200 W start · ~$550
- Champion 2000-Watt Inverter (100692)1,700 W run · 2,000 W start · ~$450
- Honda EU2200i1,800 W run · 2,200 W start · ~$1,150