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Old 06-23-2016, 06:42 PM   #11
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If you really need to worry about a sump pump failure, it might be worth making a real investment. For about $2000 you can back up all the main items in your home with a standby generator and automatic transfer switch.

Something like this: http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect....FQctaQodZtsBRA

I know Honda supports most transfer switches hooking to their auto start portables too, but you'll spend a hefty amount on a new Honda generator.


As for the battery backup idea, look at the watts your pump is drawing and what the battery will support.

Edit (Eplanation):

A 750 VA battery will yield about 60% in watts or 450 watts

A 4.9 Amp sump pump running at 120 V will yield 588 watts

That APC won't power your pump. You need at least 1000 VA in that case. I believe there are some UPS systems in the $150 range with 1000 VA.

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