Battery backup sump pumps vs. water activated sump pumps… which is more dependable?

[@rickwaa2919]

Thanks for the great info. I think there is one issue that is seldom addressed with water activated pumps and that is city water psi. Mine stays around 80, which is good but those people who experience spikes in water pressure might want to rethink it. One thing you don't want is this pump imploding at 160 psi and flooding your basement. In a perfect storm, the power has gone out and your primary pump is out and the imploding pump has joined the other side and is feeding the flood. Then you have to consider some kind of a regulator. Flood anxiety has no end.

[@82dupont]

I went with the Generator as my back up power source. If I went with the water back up pump during heavy downpours, my water bill would be $1000. My sump pump runs for about 6 hours when I get heavy rains and hydraulic pressure builds around foundation.

[@johnwax9759]

Could you discuss domestic water pressure? Mine is sometimes only 30-40 psi, so would that still be enough to operate this pump?

[@salvenezia1817]

should I install a ball valve for the supply line to turn on the water when the power goes out.

[@rphilli9]

In plumstead township can I use a double check valve or is a back flow preventer required

[@peternyc]

Excellent video. You said if you had to choose, you'd choose a home generator as your first solution, and the water activated sump pump second. What is the best home generator? I'd like to get something that is a permanent fixture, like a gas powered generator. Do you have a preferred brand of home generator? Thank you for making the video. Just subscribed.

[@johnnygalvan845]

You're going spend alot $$ for a gas powered generator that can hold power for 12 hours. The ones for $1,000 barely do 4-5 hours of power. I went for the water powered driven backup pump save alot $$.

[@frankm2752]

What about lithium battery backup