Re: DIY Battery Backup Sump Pump System
- From: "hallerb@xxxxxxx" <hallerb@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:09:16 -0700 (PDT)
On Jun 30, 9:42 am, papa smurf <DSOld...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hello All,
I am in the market for a battery backup sump pump system. I have
searched around for best pricing, and it would seem that everything is
INCREDIBLY expensive (or so I think). I thought it was ridiculous to
pay $130.00 for a small backup pump. I guess to soften the blow it
comes with a plastic case (about the size of a cheap plastic tool box)
for a battery and some PVC piping. In addition, you have to purchase
a battery AND battery acid for $118. One system I looked at was
$246.00 for the case and pump, $115 for a battery and $17 for battery
acid. YIKES! This doesn’t include what other miscellaneous pieces I
might need. I would like to custom build my own for less. I have an
electrician and a plummer in the family… So you may ask, why am I
coming here for advice? The answer is, I would like to educate myself
first and prepare said proposal before I approach anyone for help. I
appreciate any advice on the subject. I really don’t want to spend
$500 on this project.
is youre sump higher than the street or low area in your yard away
from home?
if so dig a ditch and run a line to daylight, gravity tends to be
highly reliable.
a battery sump pump will require replacing battery every few years,
and ideally should have a seperate drain line.
so a single point failure cant occur.
.
- References:
- DIY Battery Backup Sump Pump System
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- DIY Battery Backup Sump Pump System
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