Basement Watchdog 1/3 HP Combination Primary and Backup Sump Pumps w/ Battery and Acid

The Basement Watchdog 1/3 HP combination primary and backup sump pump system is an all in one solution in a box. Like the name states this pumping system has a primary AC pump and a backup battery operated sump pump. If the power goes or your primary pump fails you have a standby backup ready to kick in.

I recently found out just how important a backup sump pump is to a water disposal system. I did not have one set up in my house nor did I realize that there was such a thing. I found out pretty quickly when a  electrical storm knocked the power out at my place and my basement doors decided to leak most of lake Erie into my basement that i needed a battery powered pump just in case.  Anyway, It was a pretty expensive lesson to learn but I learned pretty quickly. 

Stats of the Basement Watchdog 1/3 HP Combination Primary and Backup Sump Pump

• Primary system pumps 3,200 GPH at 0 ft. lift, 2,200 GPH at 10 ft. lift
• Backup system pumps 2,000 GPH at 0 ft. lift, 1,000 GPH at 10 ft. lift
• Both systems have a dual vertical float switch - No mater what sump pump that you pick up you will want it to have a vertical switch.
• Extensive monitoring system to let you know when the backup starts, battery is low, battery fluid is low, etc.
• Battery charger for the back up system

I did some research with this little price finder widget that I have on my computer and at the time of this post Amazon has the best deal. Their bundle comes with a battery and battery acid which are normally add ons that you need to purchase separately.You can check out the amazon buy here.  Basement Watchdog 1/3 HP Combination Primary and Backup Sump Pumps w/ Battery and Acid - SPD-DFK-961KIT

  For more information on Watchdog Sump Pumps and the Basement Watchdog Combination Primary and Backup Sump Pump system follow the links.

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Sump Pump Review - Get The Most For Your Money

There are a lot of things to consider when you are in the market for a sump pump and hopefully this sump pump review will give you tools to make a smart choice for your home. There are a lot of features that separate the good from the bad when it comes to a basement water pump.

Horse Power

The first thing that you want to establish is how much horse power you will need. The horse power will directly relate to the consumption of power and the pumping amount referred to as gallons per hour or GPH. Most 1/2 HP pumps will displace 2000 to 4000 gallons of water when pumping water out of your basement at the same level of the pump. The effective GPH will drop as you pump water up a tube out of your basement. If you are pumping water 8 feet overhead (also called "head" or "Lift") to to evacuate it from your basement then the GPH will drop. The head is measured by the vertical distance that the water enters the pump to the point that it discharges water.

Monitoring system

Make sure that you have a good monitoring system so that you can be notified when your pump is activated or when it is running low on battery. Most good backups will have a pretty extensive monitoring system that comes with it. Watchdog sump pumps have great monitoring systems and are highly regarded not only because of that feature but there battery power as well.

What is the Pump Made of?

The materials of your backup sump pump are very important as well. Look for parts and housings that wont corrode easily. Usually cast iron and stainless steel are the best. The most important part of the pump is the motor so all quality pumps have a metal motor housing.

For more information on Sump Pumps check out my more detailed review at Sump Pump Review

Watchdog Sump Pumps - A Few Things That You Should know.

After being persuaded into the backup sump market by a flooded basement, I took quite a bit of time to do some research so that I could buy once and buy right. I ended up with a Watchdog Sump Pump, and have outlined some of the reasons that I choose Watchdog as my backup system.

Pumping Power

First off, the Watchdog sump pump that I purchased ( 2000 GPH ) had one of the highest pumping to energy use ratio. That means that this pump will displace more water from my basement with less energy usage. Because Watchdog only uses the best and most efficient components, their backup sump pumps will last about 7 hours with continuous pumping on one battery charge. If the pump is only displacing water intermitantly, the battery will last for about 48 hours without any power. 

Monitoring Features

Another deciding factor on the watchdog battery back up sump pump was the extensive monitoring system that comes with the pump. The system will sound an alarm if the battery is low, if the pump is clogged or if the float is stuck or fails to trigger the machine. The monitors that come with the watchdog sump pump give you some peace of mind when the power goes out. 

For a full review on the Watchdog battery backup sump pump check out this review. Watchdog Sump Pump Review

Sump Pumps- What To Look For In A Backup System

A battery backup sump pump is one of those things that we don't think about until it is often to late.  I found out firsthand how after large rain storm that left my house with no power and a sump pump system that did not kick on. After the damage was done I hit the my local home depot and asked around for some advice on a good unit. The good thing about a backup is that it is not nearly as expensive as a primary system but can be just important. After a lot of recommendations I went with the watchdog battery back up sump pump system.
Two great things about the Watchdog sump pump is that it has one of the best batteries in the industry and has a dual float triggering system. The dual float is really important for the reliability of the system because if one of the floats gets caught on debris then your have another one in place to trigger the system.
The Watchdog sump pump system comes with an extensive monitoring system that will notify you when the system has triggered to run, (meaning primary pump failure) If the system has low battery power and if the sump pump is clogged or damaged. Most watchdog systems will run up to seven hours continuously and up to 48 hours if it is pumping intermittently.
For more information on Watchdog sump pumps check out this Watch dog sump pump review

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Bear Grylls Clothing SALE!! 

 

Bear Grylls Clothing site is having a huge sale to get ready for the new fall lineup. Bear Grylls pants, shirts, and jackets are all on sale for up to 50% off. I just went there and picked up a short sleeve shirt that I wanted for 20 bucks down from 50. Check it out at http://survivalwear.at/r0ck1t or go to Bear Grylls Clothing

Happy shopping! 

Bear Grylls Gerber Ultimate Survivor Knife

Just released to the public for pre- orders, the Bear Grylls Gerber Ultimate Survivor knife looks pretty sweet! I  just pre-ordered mine and it will not be released until November 2010. It sounds like a long time but from the buzz I would imagine that this will be a really hot Item for Christmas and I wanted to make sure that I lock mine down! 

Let me tell you a bit about it from the research that I have done.

The Bear Grylls Gerber Knife is a full tang fixed blade with a 4 inch serrated blade and a whole lot of extras. The knife handle is made from an orange and black non slip rubber. it has 3 lanyard holes so that it can be fixed to a spear and  a micro survival whistle attached to the lanyard strap on the back of the handle. The butt of the knife doubles as a pummel with a steel textured surface similar to the texture of a carpenters hammer. I  like this feature a lot better than the Gerber prodigy with the pointed butt. It is more functional for the everyday, non-knife-fighting type.

The sheath is also as impressive. It is a kydex blade holder that also has a spot for the provided fire stick or what I refer to as a metal match. The back of the sheath has a blade sharpener and finally it also has a mini survival manual that tucks into the back of the sheath as well.

Overall this is a pretty mean looking knife. I think that they could have chosen better colors, I am not a big fan of the orange, but I can see where the oranges is pretty functional. 

If you are interested in more pictures, a full review, or if you want to pre-order the knife you can visit Bear Grylls Gerber Knife 

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