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Best portable power stations for well pumps
A well pump is the hardest common load to power: most deep-well pumps run on 240V and need a large starting surge. Only a handful of home-backup stations can run one at all.
A well pump is hardwired, so connecting it to a power station needs a transfer switch or inlet installed by a licensed electrician. Never backfeed a house through an outlet.
Assumed device: Well pump (1/2 HP, 240V), 1,000W running, 3,000W to start, running about an hour a day in total (42W average). 7 of 25 stations we track can run it; 7 last a full day or more on one charge.
Top picks
| Category | Winner | Runtime | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest that lasts a full day · lightest that lasts a full day | Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 41.7 hrs | $1,499 |
| Longest runtime | EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra | 5.2 days | $4,199 |
| Best value (price per hour of runtime) | Bluetti Apex 300 | 2.4 days | $1,499 |
Every station that can run a well pump
| Model | Runtime | Output / surge | Weight | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 41.7 hrs | 3,000W / 6,000W | 61.5 lb | $1,499 | |
| Bluetti Apex 300 | 2.4 days | 3,840W / 7,680W | 85 lb | $1,499 | |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | 3.3 days | 6,000W / not published | 136.7 lb | $2,399 | |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 3.3 days | 6,000W / not published | 132 lb | $2,499 | |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 3.5 days | 4,000W / 6,000W | 114 lb | $2,799 | |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 4.3 days | 7,200W / 14,400W | 134.5 lb | $3,149 | |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra | 5.2 days | 7,200W / 10,800W | — | $4,199 |
Runtime running only a well pump, at 85% inverter efficiency. Sorted by typical sale price; prices move often, so check the retailer.
Stations that can't run it
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 (no 240V output)
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus (no 240V output)
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus (no 240V output)
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (no 240V output)
- Bluetti AC70 (no 240V output)
- Anker SOLIX C800 Plus (no 240V output)
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (no 240V output)
- Anker SOLIX C1000 (no 240V output)
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 (no 240V output)
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus (no 240V output)
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 (no 240V output)
- Bluetti AC180 (no 240V output)
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (no 240V output)
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max (no 240V output)
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 (no 240V output)
- Bluetti AC200L (no 240V output)
- Bluetti Elite 200 V2 (no 240V output)
- Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus (no 240V output)
Tips
- Our figures assume a 1/2 HP, 240V pump running about an hour a day in total, typical for a household using 100–150 gallons. Check your pump's nameplate for its voltage, horsepower and amps.
- Some stations reach 240V only when two units are paired or with a home-panel accessory. Check the station page and the maker's manual.
- A soft starter fitted by an electrician cuts the start-up surge and can make a borderline station work.
Running more than one device? Add everything in the runtime calculator, or read our guide: how to choose a power station for a well pump.