Battery Backup Sump Pumps

Storms that fill a sump pit in Elgin, IL can also knock out power, and a primary pump cannot run without electricity. A battery backup sump pump sits in the pit beside the main pump, has its own float switch, and runs from a charged battery.

What a backup setup includes
The plumber typically checks pit space, the battery's capacity and charger, the alarm, and how the backup ties into the discharge line. Sizing depends on how much water enters the pit and how high it must be lifted.

Batteries lose strength with age, so ask how often to test and replace them. Do not open a battery case or charger yourself, and keep the area dry and clear of stored items.

Ask about battery backup and say whether a backup is installed, its age, and what happened in the last outage.