Ultimate Sump Pump Backup #2

[@antoinefisette1659]

Hey thanks for that follow up video. Very usefull and important setting for the ecoflow. It answered a lot of questions I had. I think I will go with a Ecoflow delta 2 to get the extra power and use it as an EPS. Thanks again for the great video. Cheers from up north!

[@dadfixdit]

You are very welcome. Sorry that the video was a little blurry when looking at the settings. Hoping to continually improve the quality here. But anyway, let me know how you make out with the EcoFlow and thanks again for the suggestion!

[@esojanep76]

Thank you for the thorough review on this. Especially the details on the sump pump usage. Finally pulled the trigger on this and purchased from Costco.

[@dadfixdit]

You are very welcome. I hope the unit serves you well. I’m still very happy with mine. Thanks for watching!

[@yuriykorenyak2351]

Just to summarize this excellent video: EcoFlow is suitable for any electronic device. Even if you have a gaming PC, just connect it to a UPS and then to the EcoFlow in a chain. For all other devices, you’re good as is and it could save you one day.

[@dadfixdit]

Maybe a little expensive but that would definitely keep things alive. Thanks for your comment and input, it’s a good idea! Thanks for watching!

[@aa999xyz]

you can use any external battery to extend the battery life

[@dadfixdit]

Want to elaborate on that one? Kinda a broad statement. I could see rigging up a 12v battery to charge via that input maybe.

[@aa999xyz]

@@dadfixdit using DC to DC charge controller for external and internal battery charging? Using a step up converter with 12v battery will recharge internal battery quicker. What I mean by external battery you don't have to buy that particular manufacture of powerstation. Especially those mini size batteries. Also with ecoflow using xt 60i will on lot better vehicle charging

[@immanuelreyes4580]

Great Video! I have a 1hp Drummond Sump Pump that I'm planning on pairing with EcoFlow Delta 2 to power it. Delta 2 shows a rating of 1024w with 1800 xboost. I have 4000w gas powered generator but when Im away at work I cannot start it obviously. Drummond unfortunately doesn't share their specifications for runtime and startup wattage so its hard to calculate the possible run time with Delta 2. Only info I got is 10amp and 120v. Im assuming that would be it's running time and not the startup. Since you have 3/4 HP pump, do you think Delta 2 would be sufficient enough during the maximum of 8 hours of being away at work?

[@dadfixdit]

Thanks for the feedback! So there are a few things to consider. A 1 HP pump should be pulling about 746 Watts during normal run. During startup you can probably expect it to surge to 1100 to maybe even 1300 watts (possibly more) but that’s only briefly. The Delta 2 has a rating of 1024 Wh which means if your pump ran (not including startup and zero losses internal to the unit- which doesn’t happen) it would be able to run it continuously for 1.3 hours. Now you have to take into account your startup surge and the losses internal to the EcoFlow for running the inverter and that prolly brings it down to 1.1 hrs. The next question to ask is how long does the pump take to cycle and during a big rain event how many cycles per hour will it run? If it only runs for 30 seconds and 10 times per hour that’s just 5 minutes per hour over 8 hours that would be 40 minutes of total run. Then add in the losses mentioned earlier and you’re probably at 50 minutes which should still be somewhat safe. I hope this all makes sense. Feel free to ask any more questions. I’m more than happy to help.

[@immanuelreyes4580]

@@dadfixdit i appreciate the comment and information shared. I have contacted Drummond the person i talked to doesnt seem to know the specifics as well… or not confident with it at all. They did mentioned the startup surge is 13amps which would be 1,560 watts which Delta 2 would be able to handle… but they also said the running wattage is 1200 watts (120v x 10amp) which I find odd and doesn’t sound right. I’d understand if it was in that 750-800 watt range.

[@dadfixdit]

@@immanuelreyes4580 yeah running wattage seems a little high but maybe its more than 1 HP. It should have a nameplate right on it that gives a lot of those details. But i think the Delta 2 would be fine. You could at least try it then worst case scenario you buy one of the add on batteries to expand its capacity. I know it’s a lot of $ but the peace of mind is invaluable.

[@immanuelreyes4580]

@@dadfixdit I just purchased one Delta 2 to try it out. If it gives me an hour of usage. I may just purchased another one and connect it together.

[@johnnyringo765]

Thanks for the video. I'm interested in using this for my sump pump.

[@dadfixdit]

You’re very welcome. I think it’s a pretty good solution. Power outages seem to be more regular these days so a little peace of mind is worth it. Make sure you check out the first video too. Thanks for watching!