Backup Sump Pump Systems in Everett, Bellingham, WA

Without a backup sump pump system, even the best perimeter basement drainage system in areas like Anacortes, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, and Oak Harbor, WA cannot work if the power fails.  Unfortunately, the power is most likely to fail during a major storm.  To address this, a wide variety of backup sump pump systems and battery backup designs have been introduced.  Examples of the different types of battery backup sump pump systems include the following:

Generator-powered sump pump backup:  Many homeowners purchase a portable generator for about $400, which they then turn on when the power goes out to keep their basement dry. Unfortunately, these generators must be turned on manually, and if the homeowner is not home- and awake- to turn this pump on, then the backup system will not be operational when the basement is in danger of flooding.  Powerful generators are also available that can be wired by an electrician to turn on automatically when there's a power outage.  However, they cost$7,000-$10,000 apiece for products and installation- a very expensive option.

Sump Pump Alternate Power Source:  Some sump pump systems are designed with an alternate power source hookup for the primary sump pump.  When the power fails, a converter will change an available battery's DC power to AC power to power the primary sump pump to run when you need it.  However, the process of transforming DC to AC is highly inefficient.  Most of the power is lost in the conversion, and most of these systems run out of power after either an hour's operation or after the system has pumped out about 2,200 gallons of water.

Generic Battery Backup Systems:  There are contractors available who will sell a cheap battery backup sump system that's hooked up to a car battery sitting next to the system.  These batteries can easily lose their amperage-hour capacity within a year's time.  They're not built for this kind of work, and while they're less expensive, they won't be able to keep the basement dry for long.

Sump Pump Battery Backup Systems:  High-quality battery backup systems, made especially for a basement sump pump, are available through Rainy Day Basement Systems of WA that can pump out three to five times more water on a single charge than alternate sump pump power sources. Basement Systems' UltraSump, for example, is capable of pumping out over 11,500 gallons of water with just one single battery charge.  If a longer charge is needed, two batteries can be hooked up to a single battery backup sump pump.

Backup Sump Pumps in WA

With a primary sump pump and battery backup sump pump in your WA basement or crawl space, your home is already well on its way to a fantastic waterproofing system.  However, if your primary sump pump fails due to mechanical failure, through the sump pump's switch failing, or due to a clog in the pump, your basement waterproofing is only good as long as your battery backup can last.  And if your sump pump is being overwhelmed due to unusually high flooding, it's best to have a backup sump pump that can kick in and help keep the water down.

With a 1/3 horsepower sump pump, a 1/2 horsepower sump pump, and a battery backup sump pump capable of pumping out over 11,000 gallons on a single charge, Basement System's TripleSafe offers an ideal solution for your sump pump system. The following chart explains how it can protect your basement no matter what:

No matter what happens, your basement will be protected!  For a free estimate on a battery backup sump pump, call or e-mail us today!