This model is installed above the sump pit and activates when it detects the water levels rising due to pump failure or power outage.
Water powered sump pump installation.
The primary source of power for most sump pumps is electricity.
Install the new pump above the sump and run water and drain lines.
That s why it s smart to install a back up sump pump.
It does require a medium amount of water pressure so make sure your intake hose has some power too weak of a flow and it won t generate any.
The basepump 750 is a popular backup pump for homeowners that want a built in alarm system with their backup pump.
Because your main sump pump is usually powered by electricity when the power goes out the pump stops removing water from your home.
A battery powered pump is a great backup for your main sump pump especially if your house is supplied by a well.
Screw the backup sump pump to the 2x3 cleats using the mounting hardware provided.
And the better choice for a back up sump pump is a water powered sump pump.
But if you re on a municipal water system a water powered backup pump may be a better option a well pump won t work if the power s out.