Can the OUPES Guardian 6000 V2 run a 1/2 HP sump pump?
Yes. The OUPES Guardian 6000 V2 powers a 1/2 HP sump pump for a full day of use: 2 h a day takes 1,850 Wh, and a full charge gives 4.2 h of running time.
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The answer in numbers
Enough for a full day
Verdict
4.2 h
Running time, full charge
3,917Wh
Usable at 85%
1,725 / 9,000W
Start needed / surge
The three checks
1/2 HP sump pump on its own, with nothing else plugged in, against the published ratings of the OUPES Guardian 6000 V2.
| Check | Needs | Station has | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts against continuous output | 925 W | 6,000 W | Passes |
| Starting watts against surge rating | 1,725 W | 9,000 W | Passes |
| A full day at 2 h a day | 1,850 Wh | 3,917 Wh usable | Passes |
How long it runs across models
The appliance class spans a range of models. Running time on a full charge at the low, typical and high figure in the data:
| Case | Running watts | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Low end of the class | 800 W | 4.9 h |
| Typical | 925 W | 4.2 h |
| High end of the class | 1,050 W | 3.7 h |
Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.
Keeping up on solar
At 4 peak sun hours, counting 75% of the panel rating: 200 W of panels bring in about 600 Wh a day, 32% of the 1,850 Wh it uses at 2 h a day. 3,600 W of panels bring in about 10,800 Wh a day, more than the 1,850 Wh it uses at 2 h a day, so the station keeps up.
Other options
The OUPES Guardian 6000 V2 is the smallest OUPES model in the data that is enough for a full day of a 1/2 HP sump pump. The nearest capacities from any brand:
| Power station | Capacity | Verdict | Running time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | 3,994 Wh | Enough | 3.7 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 4,096 Wh | Enough | 3.8 h |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | Enough | 4.6 h |
The OUPES Guardian 6000 V2
Everything the OUPES Guardian 6000 V2 runs, its recharge times and full specifications
OUPES's page for the Guardian 6000 V2 (opens in a new tab)
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