Sump Pump Battery Backup Keep the System Running
Protect Your Home When a Storm Causes Power Outages
Having a sump pump battery backup ensures that your system will continue to work when you need it the most. A storm that causes a power outage is often accompanied by heavy rain. Not having a backup power supply for your sump pump can put your basement at risk of flood.
Clarke Basement Systems provides reliable sump pump battery backup to prevent basement flooding during a power outage. As basement and crawl space specialists, we have helped many home owners deal with the damage and clean-up that result from such a situation.
When shopping for a sump pump system, remember that a sump pump battery backup ensures round-the-clock protection.
How Does a Sump Pump Battery Backup Work?
A sump pump battery backup takes over when your main power supply fails. A sump pump battery is specially engineered for the system and is made to tolerate prolonged periods of not being in use.
The sump pump battery backup is activated by a sensor in the pump. When the water level rises above the sensor, it uses DC power to turn itself on. It usually has enough power to keep working for several hours. The length of time depends on the type of battery you have. When the main power supply is restored, the battery will automatically recharge.
You could lose power for many reasons other than a storm, like a circuit break or downed power lines. Sump pump battery backup eliminates the stress and the expensive water damage you might have to endure every time the power fails.