My parents have a finished basement in an area that can take in some water at times. In an event they’re not there to start their generator would a UPS keep it running for long enough to be worth getting one ? I realize a lot depends on how much the pump needs to run and the duration of the outage. I’ve seen some pumps with battery backups just wondering if a UPS can be added setup in a higher location to do the same thing? If so any recommendations on which one or how large to get? Thank you in advance.
Will a sump pump run off a UPS for emergency power?
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What you have described is a very common issue. As storms that knock out power often bring huge amounts of rain.
As Turkey said it is the transforming power from the dc in the UPS to AC that uses quite a bit of energy.
A DC pump motor is specifically designed to mount above the AC pump in the sump pump pit. A battery will mount outside with an automatic charger.
This system will serve two purposes. As it has it's own float to turn it on or off. If the AC motor ever quits the DC one will kick in.
Their are a bunch of different brands. I am not sure which one is best.
You always want to keep the battery terminals covered. If metal falls down on the two it will create sparking and will cause a fire.
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Do you have to wave a magic wand in front of the water?
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I didn't get where the energy comes from. Also does it need it's own tank?
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