holdfast Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 If the power goes out sump is useless. I was wondering what would be a good alternative to keep the pump kicking in . Besides a generater would a Battery power pack be any good and for how long. Also what wattage as a minimum. We maybe awaiting a storm and my pump is still working from Sundays storm. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 You can get a boat bilge pump( larger one) and a boat float switch and rig something up, I think they only draw a couple amps of current so a deep cycle or regular car battery should run it for a pretty long time? a couple days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 You can buy battery back up packages at TSC stores as well as Homer Depo. A great investment if you can't always be there with a generator to monitor things. Great peace of mind. They have a trickle charger for a deep cycle battery to keep things in good shape till needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 The specific 12 v sump back up kits mentioned would be your best bet. They work well if installed properly (which isnt difficult). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 I use my computer's back up UPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 There are pumps available that have 12volt windings as well as 110volt.I have had problems with the small 12 v back up systems not being strong enough to overcome the check valve on some instalations where there is a lot of head pressure. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 I have a secondary pump in my sump basin that runs off municipal water pressure, the float is set 2" higher than my electric pump. It's guaranteed to always work unless someone blows up the water tower in the metropolis of Smithville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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