| POWERFUL |
| Pumping capacity (in gallons per hour at a 10-ft. height) |
2200 GPH |
1850 GPH |
1000 GPH |
| Approximate hours of pumping with Basement Watchdog: |
| Big Standby Battery |
50 hours* |
60 hours* |
100 hours* |
| Emergency Standby Battery |
Not recommended |
Not recommended |
50 hours* |
| Maintenance Free/AGM Standby Battery** |
40 hours* |
48 hours* |
80 hours* |
| Runs intermittently for days on a single charge |
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| Charger strength (the higher the amps, the faster it will recharge the battery) |
20 amps |
1.6 amps |
0.4 amps |
| AUTOMATIC |
| Switches automatically to battery power when AC power fails |
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| Pumps automatically when water volume exceeds the capacity of the main AC pump |
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| Recharges automatically when power is restored |
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| Monitors battery and power conditions constantly |
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| Charges the battery, then the charger shuts off to extend the life of the battery |
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| Runs the pump weekly to ensure it is working properly |
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| VERSATILE |
| Accommodates maintenance or maintenance free (AGM) batteries |
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| Connect two batteries to further extend the run time of the system |
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| Pumps on AC power as well as battery power |
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| Capable of pumping and charging the battery simultaneously |
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| MONITORING |
| Detects irregularities, sounds an alarm, and pinpoints problems and solutions on the control panel |
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| Displays the battery charge level |
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| REMOTE NOTIFICATION |
| USB data port to connect to the Basement WiFi or Home Automation Module |
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| Remote terminal for connection to a security system, auto dialer or other device |
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| AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS |
| Battery needs water |
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| Battery is old and needs to be replaced |
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| Battery is discharged or defective |
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| Battery cable is loose or terminals are corroded |
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| Power, fuse or circuit breaker has failed |
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| Pump has been activated, check the main pump for failure |
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| Pump is clogged or broken and needs to be cleaned or replaced |
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| The alarm can be silenced during a power outage |
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