A battery backup keeps the sump pump running when the power fails, exactly when the water rises. The install adds a second pump and the battery.
The why
The pump fails when the power goes out, which is when the basement floods. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane, the backup covers the storm.
The pump
Add the backup pump to the pit, alongside or above the main pump. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane, the backup pump sits higher in the pit.
The discharge
Tie the backup's discharge into the main line with a check valve on each. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane, the check valves keep the flow one-way.
The battery
Connect the battery and the charger, sized to run the pump for hours. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane, the battery is the reservoir of power.
The controller
Install the controller that switches to the backup when the power drops. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane, the controller manages the handoff.
The test
Test the backup by disconnecting the power and filling the pit. rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Spokane, the test confirms the handoff works.
The call
Install the backup before the storm. Call 888-217-3585 and Spokane Plumber Connect will match you with a Spokane pro for the job.
Plumbing in Spokane: what to know
In Spokane, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Spokane County — from Airway Heights, Spokane Valley and Medical Lake to ZIP codes like 99201, 99204, 99258 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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