subject: Keep The Home From Flooding Using A Sump Battery Backup [print this page] If your home has a basement, you are probably aware of the necessity of a sump pump. Even the best engineered basements sometimes leak. A sump pump can remove the water which collects in a basement and move it far enough from the home that water damage is avoided. If there is a power failure, your sump pump may not work if you do not have a sump battery backup.
Most basements contain some expensive equipment. Even unfinished basement often have the furnace and water heater. Often the laundry facilities are also in the basement. Replacing these items can cost a large amount of money if they are damaged through flooding. Even with insurance, you may be responsible for the deductible charges.
If the basement is finished, there may be furnishings as well as mechanical equipment that are protected by by the sump pump. The pump can remove water as soon as it collects in the sump. However, if the power is off, the pump is not going to work at all. You could stand to lose expensive materials.
Even if your basement is only used for storage, there can be many possessions that are damaged. Even if these items are of little value to you, the flooding can cause mold growth and give you a smelly nasty mess to clean up. A dependable sump pump, even during the power failure can keep these items from being damaged and creating a big mess.
Battery backups for sump pumps are kept charged through normal household current. They normally use a float charger that keeps the battery charged to full capacity. This means that if the backup is called into service, the pump can run for several hours to keep your basement free of accumulated water.
With the battery backup in place, you will be certain that the pump continues to operate even if you are away. The sump can still work when there is a power failure. Your basement will be kept free of water.
If you are buying a new sump pump, you may want to choose one with a sump battery backup that is already installed. If you already have a sump installed, you may want a separate backup. If your home is subject to long term power failures, you might consider installing an emergency generator. This can give you even more security for your home.
