A sump pump without power is not going to pump much water out of your basement or crawl space! Most of the time when we get water from outside it comes in at a good pace from a rain storm. And, unfortunately, too often the electrical power goes out. How is the electrical pump (without power) going to pump out that water before it floods the basement/crawl space?
It will not pump out any water when there is a power outage, unless you have an alternate source of power. Two other sources of power are available: generators and batteries. A disadvantage (not counting cost) of a generator is that you need to be present and awake to turn the generator on to start the pumping. Batteries are generally less expensive and can be hooked up to automatically supply power when needed to activate the pump when the electrical power is off.
How much back-up power do you need? That question can be best answered by our professional, certified specialists at ACCA... we can suggest what you will need and properly install it for you. If you do not have a power back-up for your sump pump, call ACCA before the next rain storm to provide you with power protection and peace of mind. Call 812-479-8905 to schedule a free inspection. This would be a great time to test the pump to ensure it is working properly.
