A battery backup is useful whenever a sump pump fails, not just when the power goes out.
Basement Systems, Inc. explains how a battery backup sump pump fits into a basement waterproofing system, providing an important function in keeping a basement dry, even when the primary sump pump is fully powered.
A sump pump should be always on and continuously available. As a component of a complete or partial basement waterproofing system, the sump pump is key to keeping a basement dry, especially a basement that is prone to leakage, seeping or flooding.
Sump pumps can fail and in those instances, a battery backup sump pump can be a basement-saver.
When the Sump Pump Loses Power
Older Sump Pumps
A sump pump, even the best on the market, is a mechanical thing with a limited capacity. At some point in its life, a sump pump may become non-functional.
A battery-powered backup sump pump is designed to kick on just when a homeowner needs it the most: when there is a power outage, the primary sump pump fails or the volume of water that needs to be discharged is beyond the capacity of the primary pump. A battery backup sump pump gives a homeowner further peace-of-mind when it is installed with a built-in alarm that will sound off when the situation demands more drastic measures.
Basement System’s UltraSump was designed to meet the needs of homeowners with wet basement issues. The UltraSump uses a high-capacity battery that, combined with the primary pump, can remove more than 11,000 gallons of water from the basement on a single charge. It won’t lose its charge sitting on a basement floor and it comes equipped with a WaterWatch alarm that will sound off if the water level rises too high.
About Basement Systems, Inc.
With more than 30 patented products and thousands of superior installations each year, Basement Systems, Inc. is a leading nationwide basement waterproofing and finishing company offering a full line of innovative and effective sump pumps.
To ensure professional installation and superior service we carefully created an international network of over 350 trusted basement contractors.
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