Basement Backup Sump Pump with Battery Backup

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Basement Backup Sump Pump with Battery Backup

Author: Lee (NJ)

Hi Guys,

What kind of setup do you recommend for a Backup Sump Pump with a Battery connected ?

My primary pump is Zoeller 3/4 Hp 80 GPM. Great Pump ! I have a high water table so I need a good battery operated backup sump pump in the event of a power outage.

Seems like the Basement WatchDog has an undersized plastic pump only 1/3 Hp and only pumps 1,000 gallons per hour.

I have a headache trying to figure this out

Would be grateful for some help figuring this out.

Thank you.

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Re: Basement Backup Sump Pump with Battery Backup
Author: george 7941 (Canada) 1000 gallons per hour is about 17 gallons/minute, which is a lot. You don't need any more capacity.
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Re: Basement Backup Sump Pump with Battery Backup
Author: Lee (NJ) George, Thank you !
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Re: Basement Backup Sump Pump with Battery Backup
Author: george 7941 (Canada) i have installed the Basement WatchDog as backup for customers and it has performed well.
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Re: Basement Backup Sump Pump with Battery Backup
Author: Lee (NJ) Good to know ! Thank you George ! Edited 1 times.
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