You're right Fuelishnot, WWII Props uses a 7.5hp Baldor.
What do people think of this motor?
10 hp 1740rpm 215T Frame TEFC (Farm Duty) 230 Volts Leeson Electric Motor # 140706
* 230 volts 40.0 amps 60hz.
* TEFC - Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled - Electrically Reversible
* Manual Overload Protection - Service Factor 1.0
* NEMA 215T Frame - Flat Rigid base mount - 1 3/8" Diameter shaft x 3 3/8"
* Class F Insulated - Ball Bearings w/low temp grease
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009WSRYA/ref=nosim/104-1221003-4000758?n=228013I'd use this with a 12hp Listeroid.
Or since I'm net metering, is a 10 hp induction generator a little overkill. One thought I had was I wouldn't have to run the engine as long every month. The downside is a 12 hp is double the price of a 6hp.
The nice thing about a 12 hp motor is if the grid does go down I could have a back up 7.5 kW generator. I know the gen head is a little oversized for this motor but I'm hoping I'd have a little more head room with the 7.5kw for the well pump.
All insight or comments are appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve