If your basement relies on a sump pump for protection against water intrusion, installing a backup sump pump can provide peace of mind against concerns over a pump failure. When you only have a single, primary sump pump, any problem or failure can lead to disastrous flooding within minutes. All it takes is a single problem to stop a sump pump from working properly. A stuck float, clogged intake, power failure, or plugged discharge line can prevent the primary sump pump from removing the water from your basement.
Unless you are fortunate enough to notice the problem and are able to fix it fast, water can quickly rise and flood your basement. If you are away from home or simply don’t notice the pump failure, the damage will have been done long before you will have an opportunity to repair the pump.
A backup sump pump can alleviate these concerns. Your sewer septic contractor can install a battery operated or water powered backup sump pump that will kick in automatically in the event of a primary sump pump failure. Both types of backup sump pumps are unaffected by power failures. Water powered sump pumps are powered by household water pressure and battery operated sump pumps depend on a standby battery.
Water powered backup sump pumps are an excellent choice, but can be challenging to install in some basements, especially those with finished ceilings and limited access to water supply lines. Battery powered backup sump pumps can be installed in almost any basement, but they require some regular maintenance to keep the battery fully charged.
