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Battery Backup Sump Pump Guide
When selecting a Battery Back-Up Sump Pump, keep in
mind you will need to discharge the liquid approximately 10 feet vertically.
This means you should select the performance based on 10 feet of vertical discharge
head, and what the pump will put out at that point.
There are many different types to choose from.
We recommend a back-up pump that can do at least 20 GPM ( or 1200 GPH ) at 10
feet of head.
This is the same as most residential sump pumps that they are backing up, and
anything less could be lacking and risky.
When buying a Back-Up pump system you are paying for flow. The more flow, the
more money, and of course the more battery power used.
An efficiently designed pump will use less power, and it does not always mean
the smaller pump is more efficient.
As a value versus flow cost, it is about 30 cents for every Gallon per Hour
a Back-Up pump does at 10 feet of head.
So a lower cost pump probably has a lower flow, and might not be very effective.
Here are a few common brands and their comparison :
NOTE : All these pump systems have the same accessories, pump, charger, control
panel, battery case, float switch, check valve, mounting tee, clamp, and most
fittings required to mount to your existing sump.
They do not include a battery - deep cycle marine type only, you can't use a
car battery. Deep cycle batteries run approx. $ 110.00 for a 24M and $ 130.00
for a 27M.
And batteries do not include battery acid - which is available at most Auto
Parts stores.
Wayne Model # ESP15 ( approx. $ 180.00
)
- This will only do about 700 GPH ( less than 12 GPM ) at 10 feet.
- Total capability with 1 battery is 6000 Gallons removal for duration of charge
- for short durations of power outage
Blue Angel # BSP15 ( approx. $ 180.00
) ( same pump as above Wayne model )
- This will only do about 700 GPH ( less than 12 GPM ) at 10 feet. ( same pump
as above Wayne model )
- Total capability with 1 battery is 6000 Gallons removal for duration of charge
- for short durations of power outage
Goulds Model # SPBB ( approx. $ 190.00
)
- This will only do about 550 GPH ( less than 10 GPM ) at 10 feet.
- Total capability with 1 battery is 3000 Gallons removal for duration of charge
- for short durations of power outage
Hydromatic Model # FG-A1 ( approx. $ 190.00
)
- same as Goulds SPBB ( above )
Myers Model # MBSP ( approx. $ 190.00
)
- same as Goulds SPBB and Hydromatic FG-A1
Flotec Model # FP1800DCC ( approx. $ 280.00
) *** Highly Recommended Click
here for Dealers / Wholesale Distributors
- This will do about 1200 GPH ( right on 20 GPM ) at 10 feet.
- Total capability with 1 battery is 10,000 Gallons removal for duration of
charge
- for long durations of power outage
- *** Highly Recommended Click
here for Dealers / Wholesale Distributors
Little Giant Model # SPBS-12 ( approx.
$ 350.00 )
- This will do about 1000 GPH ( less than 18 GPM ) at 10 feet.
- Total capability with 1 battery is 9,000 Gallons removal for duration of charge
- for long durations of power outage
Simer ACE in the HOLE Model # A5000
( approx. $ 380.00 ) *** Very Popular & Reliable
- This will do about 1080 GPH ( less than 19 GPM ) at 10 feet.
- Total capability with 1 battery is 9,000 Gallons removal for duration of charge
- for long durations of power outage
- *** Very Popular & Reliable
Flotec Model # FP2800DCC ( approx.
$ 550.00 ) *** Highly Recommended Click
here for Dealers / Wholesale Distributors
- This will do about 2000 GPH ( over 33 GPM ) at 10 feet.
- Extremely High Flow pump, great back-up for bad situations
- Total capability with 1 battery is 15,000 - 20,000 Gallons removal for duration
of charge
- for long durations of power outage
- requires a battery with more amp-hours than standard ( Flotec has own batteries
- for this one use battery # FP12V27DCC )
- *** Highly Recommended Click
here for Dealers / Wholesale Distributors
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