This two-stage system includes both a 120-volt electric pump and a 12-volt backup pump that runs off a deep-cycle marine battery. The pumps are connected and both placed in the sump pit.

This two-stage system includes a 120-volt electric sump pump connected to a 12-volt backup pump that runs off a deep-cycle marine battery. During normal operation, the electric sump pump will pump ...

Electric and water powered sump pumps both evacuate water from the sump but the electric pump is more efficient, cost effective and environmentally preferable.

Combination sump pumps are electric-powered with a 75 Ah battery backup that springs into action in a power outage. Horsepower. Sump pumps typically range in power from ⅓ hp to 1 hp.

The Consumer Reports sump pump backup system buying guide covers the types, features, and other must-know topics about sump pump backup systems.

By comparison, a top-notch electric sump pump can displace 1,300 gallons an hour; manufacturers of water-powered units explain the difference by saying that electric pumps move water very quickly ...

If solids in the sump basin could pass through the sump pump, a semi-solid sump/light effluent pump should be considered. A sump/effluent pump with a ½ inch or less solids handling capability is ...

Basements were once dark, dirt-floored places where canned goods were stored. Today, basements are being completely finished and converted into living space.

When replacing your sump pump, you can expect a pedestal sump pump replacement cost to range from $400 to $900, with an average cost of $650. Submersible sump pump replacement costs range from ...