Sump pumps are a necessity for any homeowner with a basement. However, many people don't know that having a sump pump battery backup system could save a homeowner thousands of dollars in repair costs should the primary pump fail. It might seem like an added inconvenience to maintain two sump pumps (primary and backup), but if you're primary fails, you'll wish you had a backup sump pump.

A big storm generally leads to big rain. If your power should go out, so will your sump pump leaving your basement fully exposed for flooding. Not an ideal situation. Battery backup sump pumps ensure that water will be removed from your basement in the event that you have an electrical failure or your primary fails.

A sump pump battery backup system uses a rechargeable battery. The battery get's it's charge by connecting to electrical power. If and when the power goes out, the battery will operate the sump pump. There are various types of battery backup sump pump systems on the market. Most work with a 12 volt battery.

A backup battery powered sump pump should cost around $150 to $ 500 and you can get them online or at your local hardware store. The newer battery backup sump pump models use a home's water water supply by monitoring the water pressure to determine when they are needed. These sump pumps are generally more costly, but reliable.

I recommend a battery backup sump pump for homes in locations where the power goes out frequently.

Zoeller Backup Pump Systems

Zoeller's backup sump pumps are a great choice at a fair price.

Zoeller 507-0005 Basement Sentry Battery Backup Pump System

Zoeller 507-0005 Basement Sentry Battery Backup Pump System When you have residential or commercial wastewater issues, you can count on Zoeller Pumps to deliver the very best solutions-our commitment to top quality offers you years of service and durability. When your house is dependent on a sump system in the basement it can be a huge problem id that system fails. Because of this, Zoeller Pumps have created a basement battery backup pump that can be easily installed and can help you to maintain your peace of mind that your sump system it set up to work correctly. The Zoeller 507-0005 Basement Sentry Battery Backup Pump System runs off a 10 Amp battery charger and has battery overcharge protection. The pump itself runs off a 12 volt highly efficient battery with noncorrosive pump construction, with 6Ã¢ÂÂ leads. It comes with the pump, control box, control device, battery case, fittings, and charger. Zoeller 507-0005 Basement Sentry Battery Backup Pump System Features: • FEATURES: 10 Amp battery charger with burnout and battery overcharge protection. • PUMP--12 volt highly efficient with noncorrosive pump construction. Supplied with 6' leads. • CONTROL BOX--12 volt, D.C., fully solid state, automatic with complete light, alarm indicators and warning system. • CONTROL DEVICE--Variable level reliable (Low Voltage) float switch. • BATTERY CASE--12-1/2" (L) x 7" (W) x 7-3/4" (H). • FITTINGS--Furnished with ALL required fittings. Model 507 has an internal check valve in the discharge and includes an additional heavy duty check valve adaptable to 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" pipe. • Provides for high capacity capabilities in critical installations and faster charging recovery of the battery. Minimum pit size requirements: 18" diameter x 24" deep • Primary sump pump must be ordered separately.