What is a back up system ?
A system is used to protect your basement from water flooding when the primary sump pump is not operating.
the installation of sump pump back up system is not a choice , it is a need.Many insurance companies will not approve claims for flooding caused by ground water.
The sump pump back up is essential when:
- No electricity found to operate the main sump pump.
- Sump pump can’t deal with the higher amounts of water.
- Failure of primary sump pump check valve.
- Failure of float switch.
- Freezing of the discharge pipe.
Remember that, the biggest damage occurs when water is flooding in the absence of electricity.
For sump pumps, there many back up systems
(1) – Battery back up sump pump (battery powered).
(2) – Water powered sump pump.
