A sump pump, such as one supplied by your plumbing contractor, is a small pump installed in the lowest part of a basement or crawlspace. A professional will tell you that the purpose of a sump pump is to keep the area under the building dry and to prevent it from flood�ing. When the water table around a home rises, flooding occurs. The upper surface of ground water is called the water table.
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It is during a severe storm when flooding tends to happen. The backup power comes from a car battery or a deep cycle boat battery. Most of the systems are constantly charging the battery while the power is on, making sure the battery is fully charged in the event of a power outage. Wouldn't it be nice to have the peace of mind of a hard working sump pump complete with battery backup?
Author: Nick Messe
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