Water-Powered Backup Pumps

A water-powered backup uses household water pressure to pull water out of the sump pit, so it keeps working when the power fails during a storm. In Elgin, IL, the plumber can advise whether this type suits the home's water supply and plumbing.

Water-powered backup work
Installation may include a backup pump above the main pump, a water supply connection, a backflow preventer, a discharge line and a float.

Is it a fit?
These units use a lot of water while running and depend on steady water pressure, so they suit some homes better than others. Ask the plumber about the home's water pressure, backflow protection and whether a permit applies.

Ask about a water-powered backup pump and describe the current pump setup.