BILLS BASEMENT BLOG - Battery backup sump pumps

Wow, where to start on this one. I guess the point to drive home here is that the power rarely (if ever) goes out while the sun is shining. It tends to go out during a storm WHILE IT'S RAINING. At least it does in the part of Iowa I live in. It doesn't make sense to make improvements to your basement and not protect that investment with a battery backup pump. A good quality battery pump will run you a little more money than the cheapo models, but it's well worth the extra expense.

While we're on the subject of battery pumps, lets talk batteries. A good waterproofing system is only as good as its ability to pump the water out of your hole in the ground. After you just had a good quality waterproofing system installed and your running it into a good quality sump pump, with a top notch battery pump, don't let your basement flood because you used the battery your brother-in-law pulled out of his '75 station wagon before he sold it for scrap. Get a good quality deep cell battery and if you've had serious water problems in the past get two batteries and an automatic switching box.

Don't get stuck bailing water by flashlight in the middle of the night. Midwest Basement Systems can take care of all of your sump pump needs. Give us a call.