Could this power a sump pump during a power outage? If so for how long?
1516810
Danny F. pretty well nailed it. You must know the approximate power drain of the sump pump to determine how long the device can be powered. How many different sump pumps are out there with various capabilities?? The suggestion to supplement with a car battery is most useful.
1354131
I used mine to power a bilge pump. That uses the power very sparingly to check for water level all the time. Then users more power to power the pump when water is present. It worked quite well for that. My guess is it would power your heating coil. The question is how much it would consume and how long it would last with the battery. But would it power it up? Most likely yes. Engineer could probably tell you more.
545680
Depends on what you need it for...if for basic emergency light, yes, but will not serve as a generator for power, except for another battery system. If you have anything that could be powered by plug, then it will power that for a while (radio for emergency, other electrical equipment, etc.). This is a great unit. I use mine often on the ranch to pump tractor tires, jump start old vehicles, etc.
22797
Most local authorities do not allow a water powered pump as a primary pump, only as a secondary, or emergency backup pump. I suppose they look at the water usage as an issue. As to whether it would function as a primary, that depends on the amount of water you get in the sump and the water supply to the pump.
490569
I have Ooma and have been looking at this system but had the same concern (only time this pump is going to kick on is when I loose power, so my Cable Router and Ooma box won't have power). I haven't done it yet, but am thinking about using a battery back-up UPS on my cable router and Ooma service box). I'm thinking that should give me (and the Wayne Sump Minder) enough time to send out it's necessary phone calls to my & my wife's cell phone). Think it will work ?
1273342
That depends on the current draw of your sump pump. Most seem to be under 10A and so should be okay with the 13A this cord can offer. Do be sure though that your generator is designed to handle starting a motor -- to do so requires a sudden rush of power. Once the motor is up to speed, it goes back to a steady so the cord should be okay unless the pump cycles so frequently the cord has time to heat up with the more frequent starting overloads.
2175228
i would say yes ...THis pump is not made for a head over 5-6 ft.Perfect for a location not easy to get electric to.Good luck
143786
Yes, it simply turns the power on and off, but not all pumps are meant to be started frequently. I have good experience with Hydor, bad experience with cheap pumps.
434011
I have not used it other than with an outlet; however, if you have a standard manual pump it would work. Instructions included.
1953064
If it were just a sump pump I would say yes, but being a battery backup where everything is tied together I would say no? Not for sure though. The float on this is not the large ones that come with most sump pumps. There are two small floats that do not need to have that much water to rise them to set the pump off. For just regular sump pumps you have to google: PumpBiz. They are in Chicago and I have ordered all my pumps from them. Ask for Jeff Richmond. They have sold me countless 'switches' that act as a float but it uses a wire that when the water hits the wire it sets off a manual pump. You have to get this.
1634063
If the Hayward is wired correctly it will only come on when your pumps are on, therefore, if your pumps come on after a power outage then the Hayward should also.
543681
This is a tough one. The phone doesn't require power as it is powered through the phone lines however, if there is caller ID and a answering machine, power will be needed for those especially if it is an all-in-one unit. I believe this unit will do that. As to the oxygen machine, I can only tell you that I tried a different brand unit that was very similar to this one and it would not function. According to the voltage and amperage needed, there shouldn't have been an issue at all BUT, these units don't put out a clean enough sine wave on the AC line (from the internal inverter) to run the oxygen machine. Even though it would power a motor on a sump pump for hours, it would NOT run or even start the oxygen machine. This is a sensitive and possible life threatening situation so you should contact the manufacturer or representative directly to be absolutely certain. Sorry I can't do better than that for you.
2255625
Separate discharge to outside should be installed on water powered pump. Reason is so that it is a complete 100% separate independent system. Your primary electrical sump pump may fail due to discharge pipe clogging. Being a plumber I have seen it many times.
569459
No this water heater needs to be plugged into an outlet to work, so if the power is out then its useless. If you are looking for one that might work in a power outage try the bosch line. I had an older model bosch that didn't require electricity to operate.
1279502
That seems like a huge waste for a UPS, since you can get a battery backup specifically built for a sump pump that would be cheaper (less than $200) and better designed for that purpose. You are paying for a lot of power protection features here that would be unnecessary, and the battery would probably be dead in a couple hours versus a sump backup battery that could last days. Also, I'd be concerned about the water of the environment you'd place this in.
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I have it on a circuit breaker for my sump pump which was checked by the company that checks my basement. It's fine and has worked. Thank goodness. Just don't allow it to get wet, mine got wet and it ruined it but wasn't the fault of mine, it was the plumber's mistake.
1227806
not familiar with the sump pump system. If it is 12 v dc. I have run almost continuously a 55 lb trolling motor on it for over 4 hours and it still had power.