A: The battery lasts anywhere from 3 to 5 years or so.
How does the watchdog sump pump work?
The Basement Watchdog Special backup sump pump system is battery-operated. It is designed as an emergency backup system to support your main AC sump pump, and it will automatically begin pumping any time the float switch is activated by rising water.
Can I use any battery with basement watchdog?
A: Any new Basement Watchdog system will be compatible with maintenance-free batteries. For already existing systems, to check compatibility, take down the model number and serial number from the back of the control panel and contact our customer support team at 800-991-0466 option 3.
How do I stop my basement watchdog from beeping?
If you Basement Watchdog battery alarm won’t stop first make sure that there is nothing wrong with your pump system and there is no risk of a flood. After that check the power connection for the pump and battery back up as well as fill the unit to make sure it is not overheating or too cold air and at risk of freezing.
Why is my basement watchdog beeping?
Dead or Dying Battery
If the battery has low power levels, this will trigger the alarm. There are a couple steps you can take to confirm your battery no longer holds a charge before you replace it with a new battery (or with the more reliable Water Commander™ system).
How long does a sump pump last?
How Long Does A Sump Pump Last On Average? Like other appliances and equipment in your home, your sump pump won’t last forever. Averaging about 10 years, you might not notice your sump pump has malfunctioned until it has stopped working.
Why is my sump pump battery backup beeping?
This usually means your pump is not working because a) it is not receiving any or enough power or b) your pump is old, has worn out, and needs to be replaced. Your pump alarm goes off when it senses water which can also be, more rarely, that you have some sort of plumbing leak which has triggered the alarm from above.
Can you charge a sump pump battery?
The installer will plug the primary sump pump and a new backup pump into the battery backup controller. Then the battery is connected directly to an electrical outlet. This setup provides a trickle charge for your backup battery.
How do you dispose of a basement watchdog battery?
Please recycle old batteries. Do NOT place in trash. Take old batteries to a service or recycling center. If you are using this battery as a replacement for your Basement Watchdog sump pump system, save the yellow battery cap from your old Basement Watchdog battery.
How long will a battery backup sump pump run?
As a general rule of thumb, during a power outage most new fully-charged batteries will last roughly 5-7 hours of continuous pumping and roughly 1-3 days of non-continuous pumping depending on the frequency.
How many years does a watchdog battery last?
Typically, this battery should last an average of 5 years. At 13 months old you should have around 4 years left before a new battery is needed. If you’re having a problem with this battery, I would recommend contacting our customer support team at 800-991-0466 option 3 to troubleshoot this with you.
Can I use AGM battery with basement watchdog?
All current Basement Watchdog Battery Backup and Combination systems are designed to accommodate the maintenance-free AGM battery.
Can I use a marine battery for my sump pump?
A deep-cycle lead-acid battery (sometimes called a marine battery) is recommended for backup sump pumps. This type of battery is rated in ampere-hours (AH).
