The newly upgraded Basement Watchdog Special builds upon decades of reliability and adds even more features to protect your home from flooding. This battery-operated sump pump system is designed as an emergency backup to support the primary AC sump pump. It automatically begins pumping any time the existing sump pump fails. Easy to use controller sounds an alarm, illuminates a warning light, and describes what to do for maintenance. For added reliability, the float switch has, not one, but two floats. Should one float fail to operate, the second float automatically activates the pump. Basement Watchdog backup systems will pump during a power outage, main sump pump failure, primary float switch failure or if excess water is entering the sump pit. This new system now includes a weekly self-test of the pump, compatibility with maintenance-free AGM batteries, an improved charging and monitoring system and a remote terminal for easy connection to a security system, auto dialer or other s
- Pumps 1,730 GPH at 10’ lift to empty the sump pit in seconds and 2,500 GPH at 0’ of lift
- Peace of mind when away from home, remote terminal allows the ability to communicate with an auto dialer, home security system or other device, to alert you to problems or required maintenance
- Dual float switch provides 2X the protection
- Runs weekly pump cycles to check for proper operation and to exercise the pump
- Provides days of intermittent pumping power on a single battery charge
- Fluid sensor monitors fluid level of the battery
- Compatible with both wet cell and maintenance-free AGM batteries
- Connect two batteries in parallel for double the run time
- Automatic 1.6 amp battery charger
- Detailed instructions with over 90 pictures walk you through the installation process
- Free lifetime technical support
- Includes control unit with a dual float switch, a battery fluid level sensor, pump with a 1 †PVC pipe adapter, battery box and charger (battery not included – sold separately )
