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Features
Style
Back-up
GPH
2000 Gallons
Switch Type
Vertical
- Protect Your Basement from Flooding
- Automatically starts when your existing sump pump fails
- Senses power outages
- Exclusive Monitoring System
- Controller monitors power conditions and battery life
- Sounds alarm during failure or required maintenance
- Backup Sump Pump
- Empties the sump pit after a malfunction, outage or excess water
- Pumps 2000 gallons-per-hour @ 0’ lift (or 1000 GPH @ 10’ lift)
- Switches to 12-volt DC battery power when AC power fails
- 0.4-Amp Battery Charger
- Recharges battery when power is restored
- Dual Float Switch
- Added redundancy for protection and piece of mind
- Only needs to move 1/4" to activate the pump
- BATTERY & BATTERY ACID IS SOLD SEPARATELY
The Basement Watchdog® Emergency Battery Backup Sump Pump System with Dual Float Switch provides comprehensive basement flood protection at a great price. It has a built-in monitoring system, dual float switch, and an energy efficient pump—that pumps up to 2,000 GPH--which automatically protects your basement in emergencies. With extra safeguards to keep it functioning and a self-monitoring system that informs you of any issues, it’s the reliable backup you can count on for preventing basement flooding.
Specifications
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Motor
Voltage
12 Volt DC
Battery Included
No
Pump
Housing Material
Thermoplastic
Impeller Material
Plastic
Handles Solids
No
Float Type
Vertical Float
GPH @ 0 feet
2000
GPH @ 10 feet
1000
Discharge Port Size
1-1/2 Inch
Built-in check Valve
No
Manual Override
No
Battery Recharger
0.4 Amps
Overview
Weight
8 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Product Width
8 1/2 Inches
Product Height
6 1/2 Inches
Dimensions
w/elbow 6.5 H x 8.5" W
UPC
717301121265
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can I buy a replacement pump for the watchdog BWE if so do you carry them and how much.
John H
from New York
October 14, 2014
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Unfortunately, we do not offer the individual battery backup system components. Please call Basement Watchdog tech support at 800-991-0466 for further assistance. They will be happy to help you.
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Looking down the road, if and when the pump fails / wears out, would I be able to replace it or do I need to replace the entire unit? Hence, would I be able to use the power inverter or controller with other pumps? Thanks.
Larry
from Illinois
January 22, 2014
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These battery backup systems, like any other system are designed to work with their specific components only. If any one of them should fail, you could contact the MANUFACTURER and they would assist you in replacing the specific component.
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do you sell ac adapters for watchdog sump pumps BWE model. Adapter Model DC230400?
Lorraine S
from Ohio
January 20, 2014
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I'm sorry to say that we do not offer any separate components from any battery backup systems. You might try calling Basement Watchdog tech support at 800-991-0466 for further assistance.
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Is the PeakFlow 12v maintenance free deep cycle 120ah AGM battery compatible with the WatchDog BW4000 pump system and charger ? Will it last 7.5hrs in continuous mode like the battery sold with the kit? What is the shelf life if used 2x a year intermittently for 1hr. for
Walter
from Michigan
March 12, 2012
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Per the instructions for the Basement Watchdog battery backup systems, DO NOT use a maintenance-free or a sealed battery. They are made of different materials and
will trigger a false “Battery problem” alarm.
A new Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour Standby Battery, model 30HDC140S will run this system for a minimum of 7.5 hours continuously. However, most of the time the pump will turn on and off, and the battery will run the pump intermittently for days. In addition, the unique materials in the battery enable it to last for five to seven years in standby service.
will trigger a false “Battery problem” alarm.
A new Basement Watchdog 7.5 Hour Standby Battery, model 30HDC140S will run this system for a minimum of 7.5 hours continuously. However, most of the time the pump will turn on and off, and the battery will run the pump intermittently for days. In addition, the unique materials in the battery enable it to last for five to seven years in standby service.
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If the backup pump is activated due to heavy water flow (to help the main pump) and the AC power stays on, will the system keep charging the battery to allow the backup pump to keep running indefinitely?
Scott Mueller
from Connecticut
January 24, 2012
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Yes, the controller will keep the battery charging and the pump running indefinitely if needed. This is true for the Basement Watchdog model BWE and the BWSP stand alone battery backup systems as well.
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Is the installation complicated.
Valerie
from New Jersey
August 25, 2011
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If you are at all handy around the house and are somewhat familiar with plumbing and PVC, it's not all that difficult. The OWNERS MANUAL is available to download by clicking on the "SPECS" tab and looking on the right side of the page in the "Download Documents" section. There you will find all the installation instructions to give you an idea of what's needed to perform the complete installation.
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Where can I buy the battery and how much it cost?
Clara
from Massachusetts
March 05, 2011
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The Model 30HDC140S is available for $139.99 (without acid) and will run this pump for approximately 12 hours. The battery is also sold with the acid for $249.99.
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Do I need to leave my battery backup system charging at all times?
Patrick Mcclone
from Wisconsin
January 03, 2011
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To be completely sure your backup system is fully functional during a power outage or weather event, these systems need to stay plugged in at all times.
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If I buy a Basement Watchdog pump do I need a Basement Watchdog battery?
Karen
from Illinois
January 03, 2011
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You can use any deep cycle marine battery, as long as it is not maintenance-free. However, there are several advantages to using a Basement Watchdog battery. The Watchdog battery accommodates the system’s fluid sensor which will sound an alarm when the battery needs water…a very important feature, since a dry battery will not perform. In addition, Basement Watchdog batteries run longer per charge, and last years longer. A typical marine battery will last 2-4 years, while the Watchdog battery will last approximately 5-7 years. Basement Watchdog batteries are shipped dry (without acid) so they stay fresh on the shelf indefinitely, while wet batteries have a short shelf life.
Update 11/16/15: Basement Watchdog has changed this requirement around 2013 and their backup systems will now accept maintenance free batteries. Please refer to their updated installation manual for instructions on the proper method for this battery installation.
Update 11/16/15: Basement Watchdog has changed this requirement around 2013 and their backup systems will now accept maintenance free batteries. Please refer to their updated installation manual for instructions on the proper method for this battery installation.
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how many hours backup does this provide in case the power goes out. we are looking for a 24 hour back up pump.
Diana
from New Jersey
January 03, 2011
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This system does not include a battery, and that is what determines the hours of backup a system can provide. There is also the factor of how often a system is running that determines the amount of backup time.
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