Battery Operated Sump Pumps Can Be Your Home's Last Defense
Sump pumps are essential for protecting the basement level of homes. They keep groundwater from entering the home and causing structural damage to the house and water damage to belongings. Battery operated sump pumps are vital to have as a back up to the primary sump pump.
Standard sump pumps may fail for several different reasons. Common issues include a mechanical problem such as a malfunctioning float switch or aging pump. There also may be pump overload due to an excess of water. A power outage, which frequently occurs in conjunction with large storms and excessive rainfall, will cause an electric pump to lose power. A pump with a battery backup is advantageous because it does not rely on electric power to operate.
Sump pumps work to remove water from below the basement level so that the water does not ever reach the actual floor of the basement. Water is pumped through a pipe and diverted outside and away from the foundation of the home. A battery operated pump has a sensor on it that detects water level. If the primary pump is not working properly that allows the water level to rise, the backup pump is activated. Most models can operate for several hours, allowing enough time to attend to the issue of the primary sump pump.
Battery operated sump pumps are powered by a battery similar to that, which would be found in a car. The most common size is a 12-volt battery. These pumps are rechargeable, and their small size makes them easily portable. They are outfitted with an alarm system to signify when the power supply is getting low. An alarm sounds with a series of beeps to alert the homeowner. A pump can operate for several hours before needing to be recharged.
A dependable battery operated pump can avoid thousands of dollars of damage to your home. A battery operated sump pump is perfect to get through an emergency situation. A back up pump is intended to be used as a back up only, not as a primary pump. Battery operated sumps pumps are available for purchase at plumbing supply stores.
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