How to Pick the Perfect Battery Backup Sump Pump
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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
BWE
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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(37)
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Product Questions
Answered by Jim, the Sump Pump Expert
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
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
do you sell ac adapters for watchdog sump pumps BWE model. Adapter Model DC230400?
Lorraine S
from Ohio
January 20, 2014
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
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
Is the installation complicated.
Valerie
from New Jersey
August 25, 2011
Where can I buy the battery and how much it cost?
Clara
from Massachusetts
March 05, 2011
Do I need to leave my battery backup system charging at all times?
Patrick Mcclone
from Wisconsin
January 03, 2011
If I buy a Basement Watchdog pump do I need a Basement Watchdog battery?
Karen
from Illinois
January 03, 2011
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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