24/7 Monitoring
The controller for the Basement Watchdog Big Dog CONNECT (Model BWD12-120) provides crucial, 24-hour-a-day monitoring of pump, power and battery conditions, ensuring your sump pump is ready to protect. The easy-to-understand controller detects irregularities, sounds an alarm, and visually pinpoints problems and solutions on the front panel.
Automatic Protection
With The Basement Watchdog Big Dog CONNECT (Model BWD12-120) battery backup sump pump on guard, you’ll have confidence knowing your basement is protected. The control box automatically monitors the system, and should the power go out or the main sump pump fail, the battery backup sump pump will take over to keep your basement dry.
Dual Float Switches—Twice the Protection
The Basement Watchdog Big Dog CONNECT (Model BWD12-120) battery backup sump pump includes a micro-reed Dual Float Switch. We introduced this technology, proven reliable in other uses for over 50 years, to the pump industry and improved it by including two floats. Simply stated: if one is good, two is better.
30+ Years Protecting Basements
The Basement Watchdog has been protecting homes for over 30 years and continues to be a market leader. We build the most dependable, user-friendly pumps in the industry using intelligent design, premium components, and quality manufacturing practices that include thoroughly testing every single unit.
Pumping Power
The Basement Watchdog Big Dog CONNECT (Model BWD12-120), our most powerful battery backup sump pump, moves 3,500 GPH at 0’ height (2,200 GPH at 10’ height), giving you peace of mind even during severe storms.
Automatic Charger
The Basement Watchdog Big Dog CONNECT (Model BWD12-120) battery backup sump pump is equipped with an automatic, multi-stage, 20amp charger that keeps the battery fully charged and ready to go, plus it’s compatible with our maintenance-free and wet-cell batteries. If your main pump fails, the charger is strong enough to power the pump directly off wall power, allowing for unlimited run time.
Remote Notification
Knowing the status of your sump pump is critical whether you are at home or away. The Basement Watchdog Big Dog CONNECT (Model BWD12-120) battery backup sump pump can link to The Basement Watchdog Wi-Fi Module (Model BW-WiFi) or a home security system, allowing for real-time alerts via text, email, through the Basement Watchdog App, or from your home security provider.
Matching Batteries
The Basement Watchdog Big Dog CONNECT (Model BWD12-120) battery backup sump pump is designed to be used in conjunction with our Maintenance Free (AGM) Standby Battery (Model BW-27AGM) or the Big (wet cell) Standby Battery (Model 30HDC140S). This system accommodates two batteries for double the runtime.