I thought about doing that a couple years ago using this or a simular pump
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...n302006007.jpg
But if you figure inrush current to start it must be on the order of 500 AMPS.
Just the plate on this motor made me rethink my options
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...n302006009.jpg
K.I.S.S. X2
Jeff