Can you use this to power a sump pump?
1279502
That seems like a huge waste for a UPS, since you can get a battery backup specifically built for a sump pump that would be cheaper (less than $200) and better designed for that purpose. You are paying for a lot of power protection features here that would be unnecessary, and the battery would probably be dead in a couple hours versus a sump backup battery that could last days. Also, I'd be concerned about the water of the environment you'd place this in.
1279503
This power supply is designed for providing a very clean sine wave power for sensitive computers and other electronics for a very short period. This power supply will not work well with a sump pump which needs more capacity an does not need a clean sine wave for power.
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.
1279505
I do not know for sure, but I would not recommend it.The sump pump has an electric motor that will have a high starting surge. That surge may exceed the capacity of the unit for a second or so. Although the UPS made be OK after this happens, I suspect the UPS would be damaged and have a shorter life than expected.Perhaps you should purchase a battery backup sump pump system. These run from AC normally but will run from the battery when normal power is lost. Depending on the system, the cost can be about the same as this UPS and, I think, a better solution.
799138
I never tried it. But if you don't pull the full and continuous output from this power supply, the generator should be able to run this equipment. Chung
1593557
Yes, as long as you have it hooked up using the 240v. I run my well pump on it.
488857
If these pumps are 12V, what do you need this PSU for? Just buy a suitable 12VDC power brick and be done with it. Adding this into the mix is unnecessary, assuming that you've described the intended application correctly.
2203595
I only use it to control my small pond/waterfall pump and it works very well in that capacity. I suppose anything 120v AC that can be plugged in to it should work.
2274232
No, you may want to contact an electrician about installing a backup battery for your sump pump.
24408
These units are made for computers. There are devices (e.g., Laser Printers) that you shouldn't hook up to this. I don't know whether a pump as a load would be appropriate. Even if it would be OK, there are other similarly-rated units that are cheaper because they don't have the features of this unit, and for a sump pump you wouldn't care about these features. APC's number is 800-800-4272, ask for tech support for more information before buying this unit.
1745497
yes you can , but this pump is too big for that kind of job . i think you are better off with an electric submerge one.
837207
I used it to control a 12v powered water valve remotely. Probably depends on the amp draw of your setup ... but if it was a higher draw than the remote handled directly, just put a 12v relay in the path to handle the amps/
768608
I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways, once both metal tips are touching water the pump turns on and runs until both metal tips are out of the water. I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways,... » Read More I don't see why not. As soon as the water touches both metal tips of the probes it will turn on the sump pump. Either probe can be mounted as the the lower probe or upper probe. The lower probe on my setup is submerged in water most of the time and the sump turns on once the water reaches the metal tip of the upper probe. The sump runs until the water level drops past the lower probe. On my sump once the pump turns off, water from the drain tiles partially refills the sump submerging the lower probe It doesn't matter how the probes are mounted, pointing down, pointing up or even sideways, once both metal tips are touching water the pump turns on and runs until both metal tips are out of the water. « Show Less
312364
I think you could make it work, but you would have to be very careful setting the float switch to de-energize your pump. This setup is not really very accurate for repeatability.
917519
Don't mean to be contrary but my pump came with instructions on how to install it as a supply line pressure booster. So, yes, it can be used for your application.
1227806
not familiar with the sump pump system. If it is 12 v dc. I have run almost continuously a 55 lb trolling motor on it for over 4 hours and it still had power.
739817
No, but as long as the pump is DC powered and it is no more than 0-24 volts (max rated controller voltage) you should be good
2015292
What Jim said. This is not a submersible sump pump and would not handle the volume of water that would need to be removed from a sump. Plus the motor is not waterproof. If it gets wet, it will burn out.
1622150
I would not. I would use a "trash pump" that can handle some solids. Zoeller makes them and that is what I would suggest you get. A sump pump is for water only And likely to get clogged used for sink and laundry waste.
2147882
It depends on how much current the pump draws. If it's less then 5.8 amps, it should be good.