The two main types of backup sump pumps are:
1/ The Water Powered Back Up Sump Pump...
This is an excellent option for a set and forget about option. It can be installed relatively easily with just your basic tool. It operates with the use of Mains water supply.
It operates by what is called a ventury system, which is a common emergency system used on ships, and large boats. The flow of water travels threw the device, which cause a suction via the intake...
The cons of using a water powered backup sump pump is if you rely on power to supply your mains water supply the device can not operate...
I actually have this one set up my self, and I use the suction to clean up my parts before re-assembly :)
2/ Battery powered Backup Sump Pump...
This composes of a good quality 12v submersible pump, which you can get practically ready to simply sit in place. As a complete unit you get a pump, a float switch, battery pack and a charger, and what's also great about this option, if you have no power to keep the battery charged up! You can hook it up to some jumper leads, or a specifically made up lead to your cigarette lighter: HINT...
And run it from your vehicle...:)
3/ Well this one is why they call me Rangi!:) Here in NZ rangi is slang talk for "Cool funny budget idea"
But you know lots of people love cheaper version's of things, And this one is really cool to have in a draw in the workshop draw for plenty of unsuspecting jobs. Like emptying the sink contents out the window to unblock the drain:) or emptying the oil drain into containers, and maybe even the fish pond in the back yards or whatever the case maybe...
A 12v boat bilge pump could easily be utilized as a good back up sump pump for mobile or permanent use...
1/ The Water Powered Back Up Sump Pump...
This is an excellent option for a set and forget about option. It can be installed relatively easily with just your basic tool. It operates with the use of Mains water supply.
It operates by what is called a ventury system, which is a common emergency system used on ships, and large boats. The flow of water travels threw the device, which cause a suction via the intake...
The cons of using a water powered backup sump pump is if you rely on power to supply your mains water supply the device can not operate...
I actually have this one set up my self, and I use the suction to clean up my parts before re-assembly :)
2/ Battery powered Backup Sump Pump...
This composes of a good quality 12v submersible pump, which you can get practically ready to simply sit in place. As a complete unit you get a pump, a float switch, battery pack and a charger, and what's also great about this option, if you have no power to keep the battery charged up! You can hook it up to some jumper leads, or a specifically made up lead to your cigarette lighter: HINT...
And run it from your vehicle...:)
3/ Well this one is why they call me Rangi!:) Here in NZ rangi is slang talk for "Cool funny budget idea"
But you know lots of people love cheaper version's of things, And this one is really cool to have in a draw in the workshop draw for plenty of unsuspecting jobs. Like emptying the sink contents out the window to unblock the drain:) or emptying the oil drain into containers, and maybe even the fish pond in the back yards or whatever the case maybe...
A 12v boat bilge pump could easily be utilized as a good back up sump pump for mobile or permanent use...
