Battery Backup Sump Pump Features Top 9

Product Features for Top 9 Battery Backup Sump Pumps

Are you wondering what features each of the 9 best selling battery backup sump pumps offers? Are you wondering what similarities or differences distinguish each of these backup  sump pumps?

Before we purchased our last backup sump pump, we compared the top 9 best selling sump pumps and their common features to help us in our decision making process.  We have included our comparison table below for your usage.

To view the unique features and specifications for each of the top 9 best sellers, click on the Features Site Map or scroll down the page.

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The links in the Battery Backup Sump Pump site map below will provide more details on the Top 9 Battery Backup Sump Pump Systems.

Top 9 Battery Backup Sump Pumps

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#1 Wayne ESP25

  • Float type: vertical
  • Alarm sounds when regular sump pump stops
  • Automatically starts when existing sump pump fails
  • Runs on 12 volt DC battery power
  • Automatic controls keep battery charged
  • Requires a 40 Amp or 75-Amp Hr. Deep Cycle Battery
  • Pumps 3300 GPH @ 0 ft. ; 2300 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • Weight: 20 lbs.
  • Designed for easy installation without any major plumbing changes
  • Consumer warranty: 2 years

Read more detail about Wayne Backup Sump Pump ESP25 and ESP45 Comparison Review

 
 

#2 Basement Watchdog Special BWSP

  • Housing material: reinforced thermoplastic
  • Float type: vertical
  • Has a dual float switch for redundancy
  • Float switch only needs to move 1/4″ to activate the pump
  • Alarm sounds when regular sump pump stops or maintenance is required
  • Unique charging circuit limits the battery from overcharging
  • Automatically starts when existing sump pump fails
  • Controller monitors power conditions and battery life
  • Runs on 12 volt DC battery power
  • Provides 7.5 hours of continuous power Battery recharger recharges battery when power is restored
  • Battery recharger: 1.6 Amps
  • Equates to .28 HP
  • Discharge pipe diameter: 1 1/2″
  • Maximum particle size: .12″
  • Maximum particle hardness:.4 MOH
  • Pumps 2500 GPH @ 0 ft.; 1730 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • Weight: 13 lbs.
  • Power cord length: 8 ft.
  • Can be used in sumps with water softener or laundry discharge
  • Designed for easy installation without any major plumbing changes
  • Consumer warranty: 2 years
 
 

#3 Wayne ESP45

 

  • Housing material: cast iron construction
  • Finned motor housing helps reduce heat in the DC motor for increased life
  • Top suction design helps to prevent debris from entering the pump and prevents airlocks
  • Float type: vertical
  • Reliable reed float switch for automatic operation
  • Alarm sounds when regular sump pump stops
  • Automatically starts when existing sump pump fails
  • Runs on 24 volt DC battery power (two 12 volt batteries)
  • 4 hour silence button with automatic reset
  • Battery recharger charges battery when power is restored
  • Pumps 3500 GPH @ 0 ft.; 2400 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • Weight: 30 lbs.
  • Designed for easy installation without any major plumbing changes
  • Consumer warranty: 3 years

 

Read more detail about Wayne Battery Backup Sump Pump ESP45

Read more detail about Wayne Backup Sump Pump ESP25 and ESP45 Comparison Review

 
 

#4 Basement Watchdog Big Dog BWD12-120C

 

  • Housing material: reinforced thermoplastic
  • Float type: vertical
  • Has a dual float switch for redundancy
  • Float switch only needs to move 1/4″ to activate the pump
  • Alarm sounds when regular sump pump stops or maintenance is required
  • Unique charging circuit limits the battery from overcharging
  • Automatically starts when existing sump pump fails
  • Controller monitors power conditions and battery life.
  • Provides 7.5 hours of continuous power
  • Can extend run time by hooking up 2 batteries in parallel; additional cables are required Runs on 120-volt AC power when power is on
  • Switches to 12-volt DC battery power when AC power fails
  • Battery recharger charges battery when power is restored
  • Battery recharger: 20 Amps
  • An indicator light lets you know battery charge remaining
  • Equates to 1/3 HP
  • Discharge pipe diameter: 1 1/2″
  • Maximum particle size: .12″
  • Maximum particle hardness:.4 MOH

 

Read more details about Watchdog BWD12-120C Big Dog

 
 

#5 Zoeller Sentry 507

  • Housing material: non corrosive thermoplastic
  • Float type: vertical
  • Runs on 12 volt DC battery power
  • Battery charger: 10 amps
  • Battery burnout and overcharge protection
  • LED lights for charge/battery and alarm status
  • Control box contains alarm
  • Pumps 1380 GPH @ 0 ft.; 900 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • No solid materials handling
  • Discharge port size: 1 1/2″
  • Built in check valve
  • Consumer warranty: 1 year

Read more details about Zoeller 507 Backup Pump

 
 

#6 StormPro 33AC

 

  • Housing material: non corrosive thermoplastic
  • Float type: adjustable vertical
  • Power head with built in 600W modified sine wave inverter
  • Battery charger: 5 amps
  • 120 Amp-hour sealed AGM battery – non expandable
  • Battery burnout and overcharge protection
  • LED lights for charge/battery and alarm status
  • Control box contains alarm
  • Pumps 2200 GPH @ 0 ft.; 2100 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • No solid materials handling
  • Pump base keeps pump off the bottom so it will not get clogged
  • Built-in check valve: no
  • Discharge port size: 1 1/2″
  • Consumer warranty: 1 year
 
 

#7 Basement Watchdog Emergency BWE

  • Housing material: reinforced thermoplastic
  • Float type: vertical
  • Has a dual float switch for redundancy
  • Float switch only needs to move ?” to activate the pump
  • Alarm sounds when regular sump pump stops or maintenance is required
  • Unique charging circuit limits the battery from overcharging
  • Automatically starts when existing sump pump fails
  • Controller monitors power conditions and battery life
  • Runs on 12 volt DC battery power
  • Provides 6 hours of continuous run time
  • Battery recharger recharges battery when power is restored
  • Battery recharger: .4 Amps
  • Equates to .28 HP
  • Discharge pipe diameter: 1 1/2″
  • Pumps 2000 GPH @ 0 ft.; 1000 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • Weight: 9 lbs.
  • Power cord length: 8 ft.
  • Designed for easy installation without any major plumbing changes
  • Consumer warranty: 2 years
 
 

#8 Little Giant SPBS-12

 

  • Housing material: non corrosive thermoplastic
  • Float type: vertical
  • Runs on 12 volt DC battery power
  • Battery charger: 2 amps
  • Alarm sound when battery not charging and backup pump is operating
  • Pumps 1360 GPH @ 0 ft.; 1000 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • Continuous run time: 7.5 hrs.
  • No solid materials handling
  • Discharge port size: 1 1/2″
  • Power cord length: 6 feet
  • Weight: 17.5 lbs.
  • Consumer warranty: 1 year
 
 

#9 Wayne ESP15

 

  • Housing material: reinforced thermoplastic
  • Float type: vertical
  • Reliable reed float switch for automatic operation
  • Alarm sounds when regular sump pump stops
  • Automatically starts when existing sump pump fails
  • Runs on 12 volt DC battery power
  • Automatic controls keep battery charged
  • Requires a 40 Amp or 75-Amp Hr. Deep Cycle Battery
  • Pumps 1750 GPH @ 0 ft.; 720 GPH @ 10 ft.
  • Built in check valve
  • Weight: 15 lbs.
  • Designed for easy installation without any major plumbing changes
  • Has battery reverse signal to indicate improper installation
  • Consumer warranty: 1 year

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