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Can a Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a sump pump (1/3 hp)?

Yes — the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 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 Explorer 1000 v2 delivers 1,500 W continuous and 3,000 W surge. Its 1,070 Wh battery runs one for about 6.0 h.
800 WSump Pump (1/3 HP) running
1,500 WExplorer 1000 v2 continuous
~6.0 hruntime
1,070 WhExplorer 1000 v2 capacity
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The check
Continuous: 1,500 W ≥ 800 W needed → ok
Surge: 3,000 W ≥ 1,500 W needed → ok
Runtime: 1,070 Wh × 90% ÷ 160 W avg = ~6.0 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
Bluetti AC180
1,152 Wh · 1,800 W cont
~6.5 h
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
1,264 Wh · 2,000 W cont
~7.1 h

Common questions

Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 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 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 delivers 1,500 W continuously with a 3,000 W surge rating — comfortably enough. On its 1,070 Wh battery it runs one for roughly 6.0 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); Explorer 1000 v2 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.