Deep Well Pump Starter for Using Less Initial Current?

[velvetfoot]

I think this topic might have been discussed years ago in conjunction with solar power, but I couldn't find it.

Is there something that fits the title?
The current setup has an inrush of something like 39 amps as I recall, and my 5kw generator choked on it.
Would a starter with capacitors help?
What/where would I look?
Thanks.

 

[kobudo]

We run our place off solar/batteries with generator backup.
Our well guy installed a "soft start" type system that is easier on the batteries and doesn't use so much power.

 

[velvetfoot]

Thanks for replying.
Is that kind of thing possible to retrofit to a conventional 2-wire deep well pump?