can this pump be used if a sump pump fails due to blackout.
795329
I actually purchased it for this reason! No it will NOT, it does not have the power to force water UP... only moves it sideways.
795330
Since this pump does not use electricity it should work. You would need to manually turn on the water faucet you've hooked it up to for it to suction water.
795331
yes it can be used during black out . as long as you have water pressur in your water system . if you have a well then you may not have power in your home or well pump than no it will do you any good
795332
I would assume so as long as you have water for your water hose to start the syphon.
1279504
I wouldn't suggest this. There will probably be water around and this device isn't made for anything wet nor the surges your pump will produce. You can also purchase a sump pump cheaper. Home Depot carries batteries $200 and up that would work better for your purpose.
319375
I would think so, we used a couple of them when our basement flooded. Hope this helps.
24411
I don't know if it's a good idea or not. In an earlier question I posted a link that can calculate the run time based on the wattage drawn by the device. I would check that. It might work but there might be much cheaper options for a sump pump.
2050696
I use mine in a sump hole in my cellar for flood and runoff and especially spring thaw. These past few weeks we have had a lot of snow and ice melt fast and my pump has been going for a couple weeks some times shutting down for about a minute at a time and it has worked beyond my expectations. I live in Massachusetts.
2134031
Your best defense is a back up battery system for your sump pump. Power seems to go out during storms rendering your sump pump ineffective and that's when you get the most water in your holding tank. Your alarm box also needs electricity to sound off, so you may not get the warning you desire.
2274232
No, you may want to contact an electrician about installing a backup battery for your sump pump.
1587846
Yes. It is used to load the switch befor starting the pump and the switch will operate as long as there is pressure in the line.
2126429
yes willie...how do i do to replaced pump with low voltage pump. it's too strong pump. i have probllem with water flash out on floor. thanks you for asking.
1953064
If it were just a sump pump I would say yes, but being a battery backup where everything is tied together I would say no? Not for sure though. The float on this is not the large ones that come with most sump pumps. There are two small floats that do not need to have that much water to rise them to set the pump off. For just regular sump pumps you have to google: PumpBiz. They are in Chicago and I have ordered all my pumps from them. Ask for Jeff Richmond. They have sold me countless 'switches' that act as a float but it uses a wire that when the water hits the wire it sets off a manual pump. You have to get this.
851059
I would use one off the discharge of each pump, then into a "Y" connection to the outlet. Otherwise, you risk pumping through the other pump right back into the sump. Staggering the height of the pumps would prevent both pumps from coming on at the same time.
1021536
If the sump area is small and your discharge is at a somewhat high elevation, the water will flow back in and cause the pump to continue to restart. I would suggest you install an inline check valve just after the pump discharge.
619557
Typically this valve is located downstream from the pump. If it accidentally closed the line while the pump was running, something would likely break. Hopefully something inexpensive.
2088675
Yes...100%, even the cord as long as water doesn't reach the outlet you plug it into. When things are working properly, only about 1/2 the pump will be underwater but it will continue to operate even if there is a foot or two of water above it.
1673611
No. I can pump out the power stearing reservoir with this. But, another procedure is required to replace the total power stearing fluid. Check youtube
1772719
Based on other feedback and reviews I have seen I would not recommend that. There is a circuit board in this pump that controls all of the various operations and I have read reviews that stated if it gets wet/damaged, the pump is not operational. I have my pump in a pool equipment shed along with the filter and heater and even with that, during the winter months I will be covering the pump in plastic to ensure it does not get wet/damp.
989923
Probably not. The starting surge power draw of the well pump will exceed the capability of this generator.