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Can an Anker SOLIX F3800 run a sump pump (1/3 hp)?

Yes — the Anker SOLIX F3800 runs a sump pump (1/3 hp).
The sump pump (1/3 hp) draws about 800 W running, with a 1,500 W startup surge; the F3800 delivers 6,000 W continuous and 9,000 W surge. Its 3,840 Wh battery runs one for about 22 h.
800 WSump Pump (1/3 HP) running
6,000 WF3800 continuous
~22 hruntime
3,840 WhF3800 capacity
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The check
Continuous: 6,000 W ≥ 800 W needed → ok
Surge: 9,000 W ≥ 1,500 W needed → ok
Runtime: 3,840 Wh × 90% ÷ 160 W avg = ~22 h

Bigger units that run it longer

Goal Zero Yeti 700
677 Wh · 1,000 W cont
~3.8 h
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
768 Wh · 800 W cont
~4.3 h
Bluetti AC70
768 Wh · 1,000 W cont
~4.3 h
Anker SOLIX C800
768 Wh · 1,200 W cont
~4.3 h
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core
983 Wh · 1,200 W cont
~5.5 h
EcoFlow DELTA 2
1,024 Wh · 1,800 W cont
~5.8 h
Anker SOLIX C1000
1,056 Wh · 1,800 W cont
~5.9 h
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
1,070 Wh · 1,500 W cont
~6.0 h
Bluetti AC180
1,152 Wh · 1,800 W cont
~6.5 h

Common questions

Can the Anker SOLIX F3800 run a sump pump (1/3 hp)?

Yes. A sump pump (1/3 hp) draws about 800 W with a 1,500 W startup surge, and the Anker SOLIX F3800 delivers 6,000 W continuously with a 9,000 W surge rating — comfortably enough. On its 3,840 Wh battery it runs one for roughly 22 h (the load cycles ~20% of the time, so it lasts longer than raw watts suggest).

Sources: Sump Pump (1/3 HP) wattage — Standard appliance-wattage / generator-sizing charts (representative values; verify your nameplate); F3800 specs — manufacturer published specifications (compiled 2026-06-15; approximate). Informational only — a computed sizing estimate from published appliance-wattage charts and manufacturer station specs. It is not an electrical guarantee. For hardwired or whole-home backup, transfer switches, or any permanent install, consult a licensed electrician.