How they work: Battery-powered systems use a float switch to activate the pump when the water level in the sump pit rises. Drawing power from the battery, the pump discharges the water through the ...

If you consider your primary sump pump as being in charge of keeping your basement or crawl space dry, you can think of a battery backup sump pump as the main pump’s insurance provider.

A typical sump pump draws about nine amps, so it won't add much load to the generator. But a generator isn't a perfect ...

That’s the same battery as the rest of [DIY King]’s power tools, making it convenient ... check out how you can rig up your home’s sump pump to alert you of any impending crises.

To solve this problem, there are battery back-up sump pumps that can function if the main power system breaks down. Back-up sump pumps are a wise choice if one thinks of the potential disasters.