If your New Jersey home or business property has a basement or crawlspace, the chances are that it has a sump pump. These pumps work hard through the rainy season as well as when the winter snow starts to melt to remove excess water from your basement and prevent damage to your home. If the pump fails due to a power outage, your basement can flood surprisingly quickly. The best way to prevent this is to have some form of backup power, say basement waterproofing specialists in Bergen County, NJ.
Battery backup power for sump pumps
This is the simplest and most affordable system to keep your sump pump running reliably, even in storms where severe flooding occurs and power has to be turned off. These batteries are charged using hydroelectricity and need to be replaced every 5 years and discharged periodically to maintain their ability to hold a charge.
These backup systems can be linked to phones and other devices that will send you a notification when they kick in, so you know when the system is being used. The only downside to these systems is that they can only keep the pump going for around 8 hours without being recharged. If you want your pump to be able to work for longer than that without being connected to your mains, you will need to invest in a generator.
Generator backup systems for sump pumps
Generators powered by gas can run your sump pump indefinitely as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. Although they are loud, they are highly efficient and can often run your heating system and other devices along with your sump pump, which is very useful during longer outages. Unfortunately, generators do need to be switched on manually, so there will be a delay in the power supply until someone has been able to access the property, refuel the generator and switch it on.
High-efficiency sump pumps and battery backup systems in Bergen County, NJ
Bonded Waterproofing is a family-owned business serving the tri-state area specializing in affordable, high quality basement waterproofing services. From basement repairs, mold removal and leak detection to sump pump installation, repairs and maintenance, we do it all.
If you do choose us to manage your home’s waterproofing solution but are concerned about the cost involved, we’re also happy to offer interest-free financing and a lifetime warranty to go with the fairest pricing model in the industry.
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