When your primary pump—or the power—fails, these top-tested models are ready to step inIn CR's lab, we measured the flow rate and battery draw of 11 sump pump backup systems.By Jesse WillWhen ...

CR tested popular brands of sump pump backup systems to find the ones that will keep your basement dry in the worst weather conditions. ... K2 Pumps Water Powered Backup Sump Pump ASP00001K ...

When your primary pump—or the power—fails, these top-rated models are ready to step inIn our lab tests, we measured the flow rate and battery draw of 11 sump pump backup systems.By Jesse ...

Based in Illinois, K2 Pumps manufactures a range of water- and battery-powered backup systems, which are available through major retailers such as Lowe’s. Liberty Pumps ...

Like backup pumps, if the primary pump malfunctions or a power failure occurs, the backup pump will automatically activate. Sewage Sump Pumps Sump pumps are also used for sewage and septic systems.

Some sump pump backup systems, though, are water-powered. They use the pressure from your home’s municipal water line to drive the system, much like a water wheel.

This two-stage system includes a 120-volt electric sump pump connected to a 12-volt backup pump that runs off a deep-cycle marine battery. During normal operation, the electric sump pump will pump ...

Your faithful sump pump is waiting to save your basement from stormwater damage. But it may not be able to do the job alone. It needs a sidekick, a helpmate, a partner. It needs a battery backup ...

Harbor Freight (your friendly cheap Chinese tool store) routinely has gas water pumps for $100ish on sale, maybe $150ish regular price. I wouldn't pay much more than that for a backup system ...