My sump crock is enclosed because of a radon ventilation system. Is there a test button to check the operation of the backup pump?
1065081
I believe it would be fairly simple to wire in a momentary contact (push-button) switch to allow you to manually trigger the pump. This should wire in to the same two terminals that the float switch connects to, and would momentarily bypass the float switch circuit, applying power to the switch motor.
1065082
Other than filling the sump with water or manually lifting the reed valve float, I know of no other way of actuating the pump.
1065083
I have the same setup with the Radon system. There is no really good way to test the operation besides taking the crock lid off and manually triggering the float (which I know is easier said than done). I used to trigger mine every day until I had the radon system installed, so now I only trigger is every once in a while. You can also check the status of the backup battery by unplugging the unit and let the crock fill with water (also unplug your main sump pump) so the battery backup pump kicks on...then the system indicator light will display the actual battery life. Hope this helps.
1065084
No test button. If you can't reach the float to trigger the pump, and can't add enough water to trigger the pump float switch, you will have wait until there is enough water from rain to trigger it. The main sump pump has to be unplugged to do this. Good luck.
460624
I could not find a reset button on my pump. The only thing I would check the wiring and the battery.
373481
Easiest way would be to use a garden hose to fill the pit with water to the level that would normally trigger the pump to activate. This way you are checking both switch and motor.
2274232
No, you may want to contact an electrician about installing a backup battery for your sump pump.
1946237
only if programed to do so. the one I have has 8 times to turn on and off at a certain time. It does have a bypass button to test pump.
2013187
there is no button, the steam just comes out continuously until the chamber is empty. a light goes on to alert you
2153146
Not sure, my system is very quiet after that first fill up. Maybe it's defective, try calling customer service.
1464178
Mine went bad and did this same thing, I can hear the relay click but no continuity thru the terminals... Might be that you have a defective unit. Mine lasted a few months pulling about 3 amps at 12 volts for about 5 mins a day. I was running a bilge pump to water my garden from a rain barrel.
1734614
There is a flow control on the pump itself. You have to take the pump out and you will see it.
1707158
Make sure you have enough flow volume. Check minimum water flow to turn heater on(min gph to operate)
1963217
place your hand under the sensor, maybe half inch away, and at the same time, hold down the "+" button for however it takes, you should hear the pump working, it might take a minute or so? (within reason) You can also go to there web site for more info. (www.simplehuman.com)
165854
This setup works via two probes. One high and one low. When both probes sense continuity to ground (though water) it fires the pump. Pump will run till both probes read no continuity to ground (sump crock empty). It is a good system and worry free.
1873075
This unit is intended, when used for radon , to not stop running , there should be a negative pressure meter some where in the setup for operational check , tube with red dye.
89969
I don't know what a watchdog sump pump backup battery is, so I can't answer your question directly, but this thing is what it is. It's a container which has a push-to-open valve so that when you place the probe into a filler opening and push down, the liquid in the container begins to flow out, and continues until either you release your pressure on the valve, or the battery (or whatever else you're filling) fills to level with the probe. If it looks to you like the probe on it will fit into your filler hole, and you have enough clearance above so that you can manoeuvre it, then it should work fine. It is a very simple device. I don't know what a watchdog sump pump backup battery is, so I can't answer your question directly, but this thing is what it is. It's a container which has a push-to-open valve so that when you place the probe into a filler opening and push down, the liquid in the container begins to flow out, and continues until either you release your pressure on the valve, or the battery (or whatever else you're filling) fills to level with the probe. If it looks to you like the probe on it will fit into your filler hole, and you have enough clearance above so that you can manoeuvre it, then it should... » Read More I don't know what a watchdog sump pump backup battery is, so I can't answer your question directly, but this thing is what it is. It's a container which has a push-to-open valve so that when you place the probe into a filler opening and push down, the liquid in the container begins to flow out, and continues until either you release your pressure on the valve, or the battery (or whatever else you're filling) fills to level with the probe. If it looks to you like the probe on it will fit into your filler hole, and you have enough clearance above so that you can manoeuvre it, then it should work fine. It is a very simple device. « Show Less
1061167
I do not think so. I know when I turn it back on the pump needs to be restarted.
1249645
Yes, but I opted to not do that, just in case the main pump failure was caused by an external obstruction. I also ran the suction pipe separate from the primary so no matter what part of the primary system fails I have a backup.
1981539
If I understand your question correctly, you're asking if you can use one check valve for both the sump pump and the battery backup, the answer is yes, as long as the two line tie into one line, but the system won't work as efficiently, you loose pressure from either pump, I had the same configuration and added a check valve for each system and the pumps work much more effectively and less noise from the systems.