How long can the Pila Mesh Home Battery run a Sump pump?

11.3 hours

Formula: (1.6kWh × 0.85 inverter efficiency) ÷ 2.88 kWh/day = 11.3 hours. At continuous 800 W draw (no duty cycle), about 1.7 hours.

Appliance

Sump pump · 800 W / 2000 W surge

Battery (base)

1.6kWh · 2.4kW / 3.6kW surge

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11.3 hours

Formula: (1600 Wh × 0.85) ÷ 2.88 kWh/day = 11.3 hours. Continuous draw ≈ 1.7 hours at full load.

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