Home Power Facts Can a portable power station run a well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V)?
Only 1 of the 15 power stations we track can run a well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V): the Anker SOLIX F3800, for about 3.3 h on a full charge.
Specs verified 2026-10-18.
Runtime by power station
| Power station | Usable capacity | Can it run it? | Runtime | Peak vs. surge limit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 231 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 247 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| DJI Power 1000 | 775 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | 819 Wh (est.) | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 | 850 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 897 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 910 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 950 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1,024 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | 1,600 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 1,678 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| BLUETTI AC200L | 1,680 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | 1,800 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Anker SOLIX S2000 | 1,893 Wh | No: needs 240 V | — | — | Check price |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 2,905 Wh | Yes | 3.3 h | 1,750 W / 9,000 W | Check price |
Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw. "(est.)" means no independent capacity test exists, so we assume 80% of rated capacity reaches the AC outlets. See the methodology. "Check price" links may be affiliate links.
What size do you need?
What size power station do I need for a well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V)?
Look for at least 875 W of continuous AC output and 1,750 W of surge, with 240 V split-phase output. For capacity, a well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V) averages about 875 W, so 8 hours needs roughly 8,750 Wh of rated capacity and 24 hours roughly 26,250 Wh, assuming 80% of rated capacity reaches the outlets.
Which power station can run a well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V) for a full day?
None of the 15 models we track runs a well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V) for 24 hours on one charge. Plan to recharge (solar or grid) during the day, or add an expansion battery.
What a well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V) draws
Champion's chart does not give voltage. Submersible well pumps are sold in both 120 V and 240 V versions; this entry is the 240 V case, which a 120 V-only power station cannot run. Check your pump's nameplate.