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At 240 volts, and 7 amp current, you will have a load of 1680 watts (volts x amps = watts). A 2000 watt generator will sufice, however a 3500 watt generator, if within your budget, will power a few other necessities if required.

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To size a generator for a pump that draws 7 amps on each leg of a 240V circuit, you would calculate the total power consumption by multiplying the current (7A) by the voltage (240V) and the number of phases (2), which equals 3360 watts. Then, choose a generator with a rated power output greater than 3360 watts to ensure it can handle the load of the pump. A generator with at least a 4000-watt rating would be a suitable choice in this scenario.

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