I have a 3/4 hp pump in basement. It was wired for 240v, but I decided to return it to 120v for 2 reasons.
The main reason is I designed a circuit to detect water on basement floor. It will turn the power off to the pump. This circuit worked best on 120v. 3 months after I wired up water detection circuit, it got tested. Water softner screwed up and leaked a little water on floor.
The second reason is I have an 3500 watt RV genny with a 110v 30 amp out. When I changed over to 120v, I went to Menards and bought a 6 ft 12g extension cord. Used cord to wire pump to my water detection circuit. I can very easily plug a 12 g power cord to pump, run it to Genny. Genny will run pump with no problem. Also put 200 MFD in parallel with pump motor and PF is .99.
Personally, I don't think I use a dimes difference in electricity. Think about it, how many minutes a day does your pump run? Pennies a day.
I have a place in country too. Last year I had a new well put there with a 120v pump. Added water detection there too.
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