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Which Power Stations Can Run a 1/2 HP Basement Cast Iron Sump Pump?
All 30 portable power stations, home batteries and hybrid inverters in the GridSpec database, ranked by compatibility and runtime for the 1/2 HP Basement Cast Iron Sump Pump.
Electrical profile
- Running power
- 850 W
- Starting surge
- 2,150 W (2.5×)
- US/NA voltage
- 120 V
- UK/EU/AU voltage
- 230 V
- US connection
- NEMA 5-15P
- UK/EU/AU connection
- BS 1363 13A / Schuko CEE 7/4 / AS/NZS 3112 10A
- NEC breaker
- 15 A
- IEC MCB
- 6 A
Sizing summary
The 1/2 HP Basement Cast Iron Sump Pump draws 850 W while running and 2,150 W at start-up — a surge ratio of 2.5×, typical of induction motors and compressors, which makes inverter surge rating the deciding factor. It runs on a standard 120 V circuit in North America, so any unit with enough wattage qualifies.
30 of 30 sources pass every check in North America and 35 of 35 pass in 230 V markets. The leanest fully compatible choice is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 , while the EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount delivers the longest runtime (47.8 hrs at 30% duty) .
Every power source ranked for the 1/2 HP Basement Cast Iron Sump Pump
| Power source | Capacity / output | US/NA verdict | UK/EU/AU verdict | Load | Runtime @ 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount | 14,336 Wh / 12,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 7% | 47.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Tesla Powerwall 3 | 13,500 Wh / 11,500 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 7% | 45.0 hrs | Full report → |
| EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverter + 10.2kWh Server Rack | 10,240 Wh / 6,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 14% | 34.1 hrs | Full report → |
| Victron MultiPlus-II 48/5000 + 10kWh LiFePO4 Bank | 10,240 Wh / 4,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 21% | 34.1 hrs | Full report → |
| Selectronic SP Pro AU Off-Grid Inverter UK / EU / AU only | 10,240 Wh / 7,500 W | Not sold | Verified Compatible | 11% | 34.1 hrs | Full report → |
| Enphase IQ Battery 5P (Dual 10kWh Bank) | 10,000 Wh / 7,680 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 11% | 33.3 hrs | Full report → |
| Bluetti EP800 + 2x B500 Home System | 9,920 Wh / 7,600 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 11% | 33.1 hrs | Full report → |
| Sungrow SH10RS Hybrid Inverter + Battery UK / EU / AU only | 9,600 Wh / 10,000 W | Not sold | Verified Compatible | 9% | 32.0 hrs | Full report → |
| Sigenergy SigenStor 5-in-1 System UK / EU / AU only | 8,000 Wh / 8,000 W | Not sold | Verified Compatible | 11% | 26.7 hrs | Full report → |
| Zendure SuperBase V6400 | 6,438 Wh / 3,800 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 22% | 21.5 hrs | Full report → |
| EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra (1 Inverter + 1 Battery) | 6,144 Wh / 7,200 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 12% | 20.5 hrs | Full report → |
| Fox ESS EP5 Modular Hybrid UK / EU / AU only | 5,180 Wh / 5,000 W | Not sold | Verified Compatible | 17% | 17.3 hrs | Full report → |
| Oukitel BP5000 Pro Max | 5,120 Wh / 5,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 17% | 17.1 hrs | Full report → |
| myenergi Libbi (5kW Inverter + 5kWh Battery) UK / EU / AU only | 5,120 Wh / 5,000 W | Not sold | Verified Compatible | 17% | 17.1 hrs | Full report → |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh / 7,200 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 12% | 16.8 hrs | Full report → |
| EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 | 4,096 Wh / 4,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 21% | 13.7 hrs | Full report → |
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | 3,993 Wh / 3,600 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 24% | 13.3 hrs | Full report → |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 3,840 Wh / 6,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 14% | 12.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | 3,840 Wh / 6,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 14% | 12.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Fossibot F3600 Pro | 3,840 Wh / 3,600 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 24% | 12.8 hrs | Full report → |
| EcoFlow Delta Pro (Gen 1) | 3,600 Wh / 3,600 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 24% | 12.0 hrs | Full report → |
| Mango Power E (3.5kWh LFP) | 3,530 Wh / 3,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 28% | 11.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Bluetti AC500 + B300S | 3,072 Wh / 5,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 17% | 10.2 hrs | Full report → |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,072 Wh / 3,600 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 24% | 10.2 hrs | Full report → |
| Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,024 Wh / 3,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 28% | 10.1 hrs | Full report → |
| Bluetti AC300 + B300K | 2,764 Wh / 3,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 28% | 9.2 hrs | Full report → |
| Anker SOLIX F2600 | 2,560 Wh / 2,400 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 35% | 8.5 hrs | Full report → |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 Max | 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 35% | 6.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767) | 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 35% | 6.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Bluetti AC200L | 2,048 Wh / 2,400 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 35% | 6.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 2,042 Wh / 3,000 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 28% | 6.8 hrs | Full report → |
| Bluetti AC240 (IP65 Weatherproof) | 1,536 Wh / 2,400 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 35% | 5.1 hrs | Full report → |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh / 1,500 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 57% | 3.6 hrs | Full report → |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1,056 Wh / 1,800 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 47% | 3.5 hrs | Full report → |
| EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | 1,024 Wh / 1,800 W | Verified Compatible | Verified Compatible | 47% | 3.4 hrs | Full report → |
Frequently asked questions
What size power station do I need for a 1/2 HP Basement Cast Iron Sump Pump?
You need at least 850 W of continuous inverter output, 2,150 W of surge capacity. 30 of the 30 power sources we track meet all three requirements; the leanest is the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.
Which power station runs a 1/2 HP Basement Cast Iron Sump Pump the longest?
The EG4 18kPV Hybrid Inverter + PowerPro 14.3kWh WallMount offers the longest runtime among compatible units: about 47.8 hrs at a 30% duty cycle thanks to its 14,336 Wh battery.
What breaker does a 1/2 HP Basement Cast Iron Sump Pump need?
In North America: 7.1 A at 120 V × 1.25 = 8.9 A, so a 15 A breaker. In the UK, EU and Australia: 3.7 A at 230 V on a 6 A MCB with RCD protection.