Sump Pumps & Back-up Pumps – A Great Combination

Basement flooding can range from a headache to a nightmare, or about any place in between.

If it happens once – it could be a fluke. Twice – something strange is going on around here. But every spring and other rainy time of the year? Hey, enough is enough.

And that’s precisely what we’re here for – to get water out of your basement as fast as it comes in to avoid flooding and all the collateral damage it can cause, like mold & mildew, rotted wood, damage to your personal belongings, and more.

Step One – Main Sump Pump

Electrically operated sump pumps are built to carry the bulk of the load when it comes to removing water from your basement. A good sump pump, in fact, can remove 40 – 50 gallons of water per minute. Plus, a high quality pump can keep up with water incursion for as long as it continues.

But what if a mechanical problem shuts it off or slows it down? Or you lose power, and the pump stays off until power returns. Once upon a time, this was a great big “Uh-oh!” But now there’s a Plan B to keep the water moving out, main sump pump or not.

Step two – Backup Sump Pump

With a water- or battery-powered back-up sump pump in place, you can afford to have the main pump shut down. As soon as it does, your back-up pump automatically engages and picks up where the other left off. While both types of back-up pumps have their merits, Best Choice recommends battery back-ups, unless you have well water – then you’ll need water powered.

Here’s just some of what you can expect from our preferred brand of battery back-up pumps:

• 12V battery removes up to two times more water per charge than competitive models
• Smart charging technology works up to five times faster while extending battery life
• Comes with a mobile App that alerts you when:
  • The backup pump is running
  • The battery can no longer keep up with water intake
  • Your basement is at risk of flooding
• Removes up to 7,000 gallons of water per hour for up to 3.5 days
• Pre-plumbed for ease of installation

One main sump pump – plus a battery back-up pump – equals no rain settling in your basement and no damage to your home or belongings. Perfect.

To learn more and for a free new sump pump quote, contact Best Choice Plumbers today.