Water Sump Pump Backup System

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Water sump pump backup system.

This model is installed above the sump pit and activates when it detects the water levels rising due to pump failure or power outage. Check out our extensive collection of water powered and battery powered backup systems to be used alongside your sump pump. A water powered backup pump uses water pressure to siphon water out of your sump. It does require a medium amount of water pressure so make sure your intake hose has some power too weak of a flow and it won t generate any.

As long as your home has an uninterrupted water source this water powered sump pump will protect your home and ensure that it stays safe dry and free of water damage. So a pump that s capable of removing 1 500 gph will use 750 gph of city water. The basement watchdog emergency battery backup sump pump the basement watchdog emergency battery backup sump pump system can be easily installed in either a normal sized or narrow sump pit and automatically begins pumping during power outages when the main pump fails or when water flow exceeds the capacity of the main pump. Install the new pump above the sump and run water and drain lines.

Tools articles 4 steps for basement flood protection. And that s created a lot of controversy. A battery powered pump is a great backup for your main sump pump especially if your house is supplied by a well. But if you re on a municipal water system a water powered backup pump may be a better option a well pump won t work if the power s out.