The power-factor correction with capacitors is the same idea as the "easy-start" add-on boxes for motors, right? Essentially, they just are jumbo sized starting capacitors, but only work on capacitor start motors, correct?
Reason I ask is we have a 3/4hp 2-wire, 240V well pump down about 120feet, and with no other loads on the generator (3.2kVA 2-pole Markon driven by ChangFa R185), it absolutely will not start, even with all the pressure bled out of the tank. Conversely, I can start my 1-1/2hp table saw, which is 120V, using only ONE HALF of the generator windings because I don't have a 120V full power switch installed yet, so I get 120V from either half right now and 240V using all. The difference is it is a capacitor start motor. I can't start the 1/2hp sewage pump (120V split phase) for the basement bathroom either.
So, is there a way to make a 2 wire well pump easier to start? It's not a huge deal but it would be nice to not worry about water during a power outage, but at least I can keep the food cold and house warm.
Chris