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Posted by Pete C. on October 29, 2006, 10:26 pm
Nathan Zimmerman wrote:
>
> After the recent (Oct 12) 24 inch lake effect snowfall here in the
> Buffalo area (no jokes please) we endured four days without power. (Many
> fared worse.) We managed to bail the sump for two days then begged and
> borrowed generator power for two days to avoid a flooded basement. I am
> interested in a water pressure backup pump but have been told that the
> capacity to pump water is limited and may end up with a flooded basement
> anyway. I have considered a battery backup but for extended power
> outages the battery doesn't last. I doubt we'll experience that kind of
> outage again but I'd like to be prepared. The other alternative is a
> generator...either way, a serious investment.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Nathan Zimmerman
>
> --
> Replace "invalid" with "net" to despam
>
> A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore --Yogi Berra
A small generator isn't that expensive (~$500 for something decent) and
in addition to keeping your sump pump active it will also sustain your
refrigerator and furnace along with some lighting.
Pete C.
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