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Posted by Pete C. on March 28, 2007, 2:30 pm
Ignoramus13024 wrote:
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> > Ignoramus13024 wrote:
> >>
> >> I have a regular sump. My regular sump pump is a 1/2 HP Zoeller M137
> >> pump. It works very well and I am not complaining. I bought it, by the
> >> way, based on Edwin's advice on this newsgroup.
> >>
> >> My question is about a good selection for a backup. I have a nice
> >> finished basement. I want to have a well thought out backup system.
> >>
> >> 1) I would like it to operate from both a battery as well as 120v,
> >> meaning that if it runs off a battery, and 120v is available, the
> >> charger should keep up with keeping battery charged as the pump is
> >> running. In other words, it should be able to operate indefinitely if
> >> 120v is available. I also want it to be able to use extra batteries (I
> >> have three marine batteries that I may as well hook up to this
> >> system).
> >>
> >> 2) I want it to be very well made, not like cheap "homeowner backup"
> >> stuff that is never seriously meant to be used
> >>
> >> 3) I would like it to have some diagnostic features like warning me
> >> about battery condition or about the fact that it is running.
> >>
> >> I am aware of brands such as "basement watchdog" etc, but what I want
> >> to know which one is a very honestly made system that has a lot of
> >> reliability features.
> >>
> >> i
> >
> > If you have city water you might investigate the water powered backup
> > sump pumps. They waste a bit of water on the odd occasion they have to
> > operate, but during the 99.999% of the time they don't need to operate
> > they require no power, attention or maintenance.
>
> I like this idea. I cannot recall a single moment in the last few
> years when we did not have city water.
>
> i
They did an install of one recently on Ask This Old House I think. Can
probably find more info on their site.
Pete C.
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