{"id":152,"date":"2021-06-21T15:26:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T15:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robillardplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2021-06-21T16:09:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T16:09:48","slug":"the-importance-of-a-backup-battery-for-your-sump-pump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robillardplumbing.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/21\/the-importance-of-a-backup-battery-for-your-sump-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of a Backup Battery for Your Sump Pump"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sump pumps<\/a> are an important part of your home\u2019s overall structure. They play a crucial role in diverting ground and flood water away from the house and can protect the foundation from water or structural damage. But what happens if the power goes out in your home? Are you still protected from potential flooding? You are if you\u2019ve installed a battery backup. Read on as we discuss the importance of a backup battery for your sump pump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


How a sump pump battery backup works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A battery backup works by using a secondary pump which kicks in if the primary pump loses power or is inoperable. Powered by a strong battery, it has enough power to remove excess water due to severe storms, flooding, or elevated water table.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The benefits of a battery backup system<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Summer is officially here and with it, severe weather and possibly power outages. If the power goes out in your home, so does the sump pump. When the sump pump stops working, there\u2019s a good chance the basin will overflow and possibly flood your basement. Fortunately, a battery backup system can keep your sump pump running even with a power outage. In addition to power outages, here are a few other benefits to having a backup for your system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n