Battery Backup System

One of the biggest investments you can make in life is buying or building your own home. This is the major asset most people start saving for, right from their first job. It goes without saying then that you need to proactively care for your home considering the sacrifices that have gone into owning it.

One of the greatest dangers to your property today is flood damage. This is more so if you have a basement whose location below the surface makes it susceptible to flooding. You might feel that your sump pump is primed to fully protect your property against water damage, but what happens when there is a power outage during a heavy storm? This is where a battery backup system in your home comes in handy.

The Danger of Flooding

Most homes with a basement are in danger of flooding especially if no waterproofing has been carried out. Now that most homeowners neglect this space during home improvement projects, it is not easy to detect any water leakage either through the walls or the floor.

During heavy rains, water pressure against the walls and floor increases and more water finds its way inside. In the process, your home’s foundation is ruined, leaving the entire structure vulnerable. Worse still, water entry leads to toxic mold growth that poses health risks to the home’s occupants. With this in mind, it is important to have a high performance primary sump pump in place.

Why Invest in a Battery Backup System?

The only problem with your mains powered sump pump is that it will fail in case of a power outage. During heavy storms, power outages are common and this would mean free flow of water into your home. The devastation caused is hard to recover from and in most cases, extensive foundation repairs are required. For these reasons, you need a reliable battery backup system in place.

When shopping for this backup unit, make sure you find one that has a similar capacity as the primary pump or even a higher capacity. It should automatically switch to battery power in case of a power outage to keep your home dry. The backup pump should also last long because you don’t know how long the power outage will last. The system should also recharge automatically once AC power returns and should pump and charge at the same time.

Flood damage can ruin you financially and also affect your home’s structural integrity. This is the reason you need to buy a highly efficient battery backup system.

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