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Question: After the recent (Oct 12) 24 inch lake effect snowfall here in the Buffalo area (no jokes please) we endured four days without power. (Many fared worse.) We managed to bail the sump for two days then begged and borrowed generator power for two days to avoid a flooded basement. I am interested in a water pressure backup pump but have been told that the capacity to pump water is limited and may end up with a flooded basement anyway. I have considered a battery backup but for extended power outages the battery doesn't last. I doubt we'll experience that kind of outage again but I'd like to be prepared. The other alternative is a generator...either way, a serious investment. Any thoughts?
Answer: -A small generator isn't that expensive (~$500 for something decent) and in addition to keeping your sump pump active it will also sustain your refrigerator and furnace along with some lighting. -Did you look at the printed gpm output and spec sheet, www.Basepump.com or www.Zoeller.com on a 24 hr basis, its impressive. Go water powered and get a cheap 2 stroke gas pump, Echo makes a good unit. Battery powered are in my opinion not good, since batterys only last 5-7 yrs and you wont know when they go bad, plus they dont pump much till they are dead, only a few hours on New batteries.
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