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The Top 9 Battery Backup Sump Pump Reviews
Are you wondering what others are saying about the Top 9 best selling battery operated sump pumps? Here are some customer reviews. They provide another perspective. When we purchased our last battery operated sump pump, we looked at the features, read the reviews and price comparisons then made our decision. We want to share our findings with you. We believe this information will save you time and help you discover what you want. For your convenience the site map on the right will take you directly to a specific backup sump pump review. Investing in the Battery Backup Sump Pump that is right for you is so important. Your home deserves to be protected from water damage when those heavy rains come. Back to the Sump Pump general page. The links in the Battery Backup Sump Pump site map to the right will provide more details on the Top 9 Battery Backup Sump Pump Systems. |
Top 9 Battery Backup
Sump Pump Site Map
1. Wayne ESP25 2. Basement Watchdog Special BWSP 3. Wayne ESP45 4. Basement Watchdog Big Dog BWD12-120C 5. Zoeller 507 6. Storm Pro 33AC 7. Basement Watchdog Emergency BWE 8. Little Giant SPBS-12 9. Wayne ESP15
Top 9 Battery Backup Sump Pump Systems
Top 4 Water Powered Sump Pump Systems
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Works Great
By pumll250, April 9, 2011
I am a plumber. To me this is the best battery backup pump for the money. It is also super easy to install.
First time sump pump installer, September
I like this pump, April 9, 2011 By Ted After I purchased this pump I wasn't sure I would feel it had enough power. However, I was blown away. It has more power than what I had before. I had a Basement Watchdog Emergency. I didn't like to have a battery that I had to maintain. I purchased a completely sealed battery, an Optima. During a recent rain storm I unplugged my main pump to see what the Wayne EPS25 would do. It kept up with the water and I left it run for 10 hours. I am so happy I have this pump. I can now relax and don't have to work about my finished basement getting flooded. I even have a 10 foot lift. Check If It Works After Installation By Jay G. April 2, 2011 After getting everything all set up, I tested the unit. I pulled the cord on the primary pump and then waited for the float to activate the Wayne backup pump. It started, but the level of water in my pit kept rising. I know the battery was fully charged. I tried it again. Nothing was coming out and I know I didn't have a blockage in my discharge pipe because my primary pump had just run before I pulled the plug. I removed the ESP25 pump from the pit and removed the 7 screws holding the bottom screen and impeller cover. I pushed on the impeller. Then without reattaching the screen and impeller cover, I connected the pump back to the battery and triggered the switch while the pump was out of the pit. The impeller turned freely. I disconnected the power again and reattached the screen and impeller cover and applied the power again. I could not see the impeller turn, however, it seemed to be drawing in air through the screen. I did this for a few seconds. I didn't want it to run the pump without water too long. I reinstalled the pump in the pit and tested it again. It worked and worked well. I am guessing there must have been something caught in the impeller. When I took the screen and impeller cover off that must have freed it up. It is working just fine now. I was expecting it to work fine out of the box. At least I figured out how to fix it. So a word to the wise, thoroughly check the pump operation after installation. There is nothing worse than expecting it to work when the electricity goes out and it fails to operate. There is something I haven't figured out yet, after putting my battery on the included charger, I noticed a higher reading on my carbon monoxide detector upstairs (up to 10 ppm). When charging batteries, gases are emitted that carbon monoxide detectors apparently can't distinguish from CO and the detector thinks it is CO. I don't like false alarms and I'm not sure what I will do about this in the future. John March 25, 2011 Ohio Wayne ESP25 So far so good..., I choose the Wayne backup pump because of the poor reviews I found for some other backup pumps and I'm glad (So far) that I did. Easy straight forward install, This unit appears to have a more heavy duty and better built pump than my prior backup pump.
By sig1 October 19, 2009
not have sufficient pumping power. I now have peace of mind during power outages.
I also like the 2 year warranty. The pump is simple to install and maintain. I convinced 2 other friends to replace their existing units with this product. One replaced his Ace-in -the Hole and the other replaced his Watch Dog product with the Wayne pump. I will be having my son-in-law purchase one of these as soon as he moves into his new home. You cannot beat the quality and pumping capacity for the price." Sits quietly until needed.
Great Product
By Tom August 25, 2009
Installation is very easy, requiring only a few wires to be connected in addition
to the typical sump pump installation tasks. The pump is small enough to fit alongside a main pump in a standard sump pit.
Easy to Install
By nitrostreet August 11, 2008 from Mayetta, KS
(haven't had to use it, yet, luckily). So I am happy with my Wayne ESP25. Read more detail about Wayne Backup Sump Pump ESP25 and ESP45 Comparison Review Go to top of page. |
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#2 Basement Watchdog Special BWSP
Basement Watchdog Special Battery Backup By Aimee Bohn Rochester, NY
I have never had a problem since I got this product. Our basement used to flood all the time, but now I can catch problems at the first sign of water!
Great Backup Pump
Mark Williams, August 1, 2010
I've had this Basement Watchdog system for 18 months now and it's worked just fine. I live in Chicago and we had a big 7" overnight rain last month and my primary sump pump was pumping constantly but due to the heavy inflow of water into the pit, the Watchdog Special kicked in and ran at the same time to help out. This kept our basement dry. I like the alarm that warns me when I need to add distilled water to the battery. About every 6 months the alarm has gone off indicating it's time to add distilled water to the battery. I'm glad I got this system. It does give me some peace of mind in times of heavy rain and power outages. Also, recently I called the manufacturer here in Illinois to find out what the battery life typically is. I was told 5 to 7 years life expectancy. Not bad since the battery cost $130. Controller Ruins Battery in 36 months By Tom, April 9, 2010 My battery got sulfated in just three years. My friend has a Watchdog Special Backup Sump Pump as well. She had hers for eleven years and has never had a problem. In fact her last battery lasted eight years. I am not happy that mine did not last that long. But at least it is good to know that my friend has had good luck with them. Excellent Backup System. It has worked well! By Dell F. March 3, 2010 I've had this pump for about 5 years now. I have had to do little to it except occasionally needing to add distilled water (when the unit beeps to tell me it's needed). I do test it every six months by unplugging my primary pump and it has worked well. In addition, the primary pump was once inadvertently unplugged and the Basement Watchdog Special BWSP handled the next rain just fine (and beeped to warn me that it had come on). This one has been so trouble-free that I installed another one (the Watchdog Big Dog BWD - the AC/DC upgraded model) in the basement of my home addition well over a year ago. My neighbor also installed one - and those have worked fine also. Good System, November 2, 2009 By Mark from Minnesota Basement Watchdog instructions are very specific, clear and comprehensive. Yes, you need to use their battery which costs around $130 or so, but they tell you this in no uncertain terms up front. It's a special deep cycle battery that requires acid at first then distilled water sometimes, but NO sump pump system is maintenance free so get used to it. If you are not inspecting and maintaining your system at least annually you are taking a big gamble if you have a finished basement and an active sump. We've have this system for around 6 years and it's worked great. Just replaced the battery after 5 years. The control panel tells you when it's time.We've had power failures and main pump failures (sticking switches) and each time the control panel tells you what's wrong and if necessary the back up pump goes into action under battery power. We thankfully have not had a long power outage with lots of rain, if so the back up system might be stressed... but any system would be stressed in that case. The alarm is loud... that's a good thing. It's in the basement so it has to be loud to hear it. If you are unable to remedy the problem right away and your main pump is working just pull the fuse and unplug it until you get it fixed and the alarm will be quiet. But under most circumstances the reset is all that's needed... the alarm is an excellent and totally necessary reminder you need to fix the main pump, battery, etc. The instruction manual is one of the best ones out there to get your system working properly. If you have water problems you need to get right, and Basement Watchdog helps you do just that. Compared to the tremendous hassle and expense of cleaning up a flooded basement taking care of the Watchdog system is a breeze. It's a simple adage, take care of your stuff and it will take care of you.
Decent...BUT Buyer Beware, April 6, 2009 By Robert Teller
I purchased this product 5 months ago. It operated as expected until one month ago when the battery alarm sounded daily. I contacted customer service at Glentronics and they tried to convince me that I was resetting the alarm incorrectly. After trying this a few more times, I un-installed the unit and sent it back for repair.
Glentronics later contacted me stating that the Diehard battery I had been using doesn't work well with their unit. I looked at the installation manual again and it states I was to use their battery. They stated they could only guarantee their battery to work properly. Please beware when buying this unit that you will have to spend another $130 on the Glentronics battery. After I got so upset my friend told me his Glentronics batteries last five to seven years; so I guess that isn't so bad after all. Go to top of page. |
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Pumps like 1/2 HP
By George Henry, Michigan, June 6, 2011 We had a big rainstorm and our 1/2 HP primary pump went out during the night. We are so glad we had the Wayne ESP45 installed. It handled the water like our main 1/2 HP pump. This is a powerful pump. Great Pump By Ray Brown, April 5, 2011 This is a powerful backup sump pump. We get so much water during heavy rains. A few times our primary pump has failed. This pump has taken over and kept our basement dry. I checked the manual for its performance. The ESP45 pumps 2,400 gallons per hour. Now I know why this pump works so well for us. It is also made of cast iron. I haven't heard of many backup pumps being made from cast iron.
Works flawlessly!
Ray Linken, Michigan, Nov. 10, 2010
This pump has a great charging system and works flawlessly. I did find out that the alarm is very loud. You can't miss it.
I have a challenge with the pump when it runs on AC. Once our main pump went out, but the electricity was still running so this pump ran on AC power. The problem was the alarm when off every 4 hours to let me know the pump was running. This can be a good design since the pumps is intended to primarily run on DC; I just was expecting I could turn off the alarm. But I guess it is not a bad idea to warn the home owner the pump is running.
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Works Great as a Backup Pump By Billy Lee, Nov. 22, 2010 I gave this the highest rating possible because, in function, this pump, it's charging system and energy delivery to the pump, work flawlessly. I made the mistake of wanting to use this pump in place of my primary pump because the Wayne ESP45 runs as on both electricity and battery. I found out that when the pump runs, it has a very loud alarm so when I tried to use it as a primary pump the alarm went off every four hours even when I silenced it. So I am back to using this pump as a backup pump only. Ok, the alarm is loud. I certainly will know when the pump is running and I can check my basement. Read more detail about Wayne Backup Sump Pump ESP45 Read more detail about Wayne Backup Sump Pump ESP25 and ESP45 Comparison Review |
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#4 Basement Watchdog Big Dog BWD12-120C
It is the BigDog
By Dale White, Illiinois, April 8, 2011 Now I know why this backup pump is called the Big Dog. I had a Watchdog Special before. I liked the Watchdog Special but I wanted something more powerful that would run on AC and DC. It pumps 2200 gallons per hour at a ten foot lift. That is what I needed. The manual says it has an extremely powerful 20-amp battery charger that can recharge while it's pumping. I also learned that I can connect a second battery to double its run time. Great Backup System By Ray Wade, Chicago, November 15, 2010 I installed the system per the instructions and it seems to work very well, with excellent pumping when activated on battery supply. I did have an experience where lightning struck somewhere in my neighborhood which actually damaged my control unit. I called up Glentronics and they offered to fix it for a reasonable charge, and the unit has worked fine since, now plugged into a surge protector. The customer service has been very good and I appreciate that I can actually call someone to ask questions if needed, and even have the unit serviced instead of just throwing it away and paying for a new one. I looked extensively for a unit with more features when I first bought it. I still have not seen a better, more fully featured solution. The Bigdog Roger Wichita, KS May 5, 2009 Product is rated for 2200 gph at 10'. I am not sure it can pump at that rate, but it does what I need it to do. Read more detail about Watchdog BWD12-120C Big Dog Backup Pump Go to top of page. |
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Peace of Mind
Tim Hadden, IL April 12, 2011 Our only back-up to keep our basement dry during a power failure in a rainstorm was to start a manual generator. Now we are retired and can be gone for a month at a time. It was hard to find a neighbor who would be around to start my generator in the event of a rain storm power failure. The Zoeller 507 was easy to install after reading the clear and concise directions. The tandem hook-up with the original pump and the ease of the float adjustment is a good design. I tested it three times and was surprised to find the 12 volt pump emptied the pit as fast as the primary pump.
5-Star solution for a leaky basement!
March 31, 2007 By Victor H. Agresti Gaithersburg, MD
Zoeller 507 Backup Sump Pump A house we are remodeling had a leaky basement. Heavy rains lasting a few days resulted in an inch or more of water in the basement. A real mess. We got bids from 6 basement waterproofing companies. Five of the six said they used Zoeller equipment because they had the most reliable pumps, and past customers whose pumps failed were bad for business. Our contractor installed a sump basin with TWO pumps: a Zoeller model 507 as backup to a 110 volt Zoeller M-53. At a 5 feet head (rise from pump to water discharge), the M-53 is rated at 43 gallons per minute, and the 507 is 23 GPM. The 507 provides extra protection if the M-53 should fail due to a storm, blackout, damage, mechanical malfunction, obstruction in the pit, or when the M-53 fails to keep up with excessive water due to rain or overloading. It uses a group 27 or group 31, 12 volt, marine battery. The only disadvantage of a battery backup pump other than price, is that the battery needs replacement every 4 to 5 years. Our large 12 volt marine battery sits on a strong shelf two feet off the floor, and the battery charger is attached to the wall. As far as I know, our model 507 pump has never kicked-in due to an emergency, but it certainly alleviates worries about basement flooding.
It works!
October 23, 2009 By A. Diccion Illinois
My home has two Zoeller pumps in the pit: a Zoeller M53 and the 507 Basement Sentry. Coming home from out-of-town one weekend (during which we received about 5 inches of rain), I arrived with the battery alarm in the basement going off. Upon checking the state of the pumps, it turns out the M53 was obstructed, but the basement was completely dry. The alarm went off because the battery was draining...this meant that the 507 did its duty when the M53 malfunctioned. Since this incident, the M53 has been functioning fine. I am glad I invested in the 507!
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Worth the Price
Tom James, March 9, 2011 This backup pump is pricey; however it is worth it. I like the vertical float switch which is adjustable. I have 2 12-volt deep cycle batteries. This means this backup pump will run for a minimum of 10 hours. This is terrific. Oh one thing I learned. I had to put a 1/8" relief hole in the discharge pipe because I got air lock. |
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#7 Basement Watchdog Emergency BWE OK Philadelphia, PA Oct. 24, 2009 Had for five years works fine. Do not like the fact that it constantly charges the battery 24x7. I need to refill the battery twice a year with distilled water. So I guess its overcharging and boiling off into the air we breath in the house. Going to purchase the Special it shuts off when charged this should improve the air quality in the house and eliminate the need for semi-annual refills. YIKES! Dan, Illinois, Oct. 19, 2009 Can't turn off alarm while power is off! Yikes! Ok, yes it works (realize battery will only last MAX of 3 yrs) but you'll have to listen to the alarm all night long! Should Have Bought One Sooner Mike, Roanoke, Indiana, Feb. 12, 2009 Great Product Easy to install...actually used it due to power outage the day I installed it..worked great i should have not put off buying one for so long...no more worries about water in the basment... GREAT PRODUCT... Works Great! Easy to install and operate. John C., Missouri, Jan. 16, 2009 I have owned 2 of these for about 2 years and they work like a charm! I'll be buying a 3rd for a 3rd location today. They are easy to install and super easy to operate. They have also saved me a lot of money when the main pump stopped working. Go to top of page. |
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Works OK
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By Wayne Nickols, March 30, 2011 I have a Little Giant primary pump. I decided to try the Little Giant Battery Backup pump. It ran once already when the power was out. It kept our basement dry. |
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No Complaints
Ron Tonn Minnesota, April 12, 2011
I recently installed this back up system. It hasn't been used yet, but I did test it by pouring water into the pit to cycle it a few times and it worked very well. It seemed to drain the water as quickly as my primary pump.
Installation was easy. I am not a plumber but with a good manual and common sense I had no problem with the install. directions. They are well written. Now I need to see how well it holds up. A Real Basement Saving Product By Gory Storm City, Iowa I see now that I ordered this pump exactly one year ago tomorrow, on 4/26/07, and kept putting off the installation until 3/9/08. Had the battery on trickle charger all winter to keep it alive. Installation was challenging, but only because of having to work in the sump. I used the Wayne pump in a temporary mount ( duct taped to a two-by-four ) to keep the sump drained while I reworked the plumbing. Managed to end up with a fairly tidy piece of work. Tested OK, and then began to wonder if it would ever see any action. Yesterday it saw plenty of action. Almost three inches of rain and the float switch on the main pump failed. My wife asked me when I got home from work, "What's that beeping noise I keep hearing?" Well, it was the Wayne pump saving our finished basement and all the stuff in it from becoming a flooded junk pond. I really like my Wayne Backup Sump Pump. Really Go to top of page. |