Hello-
We recently had a "check-up" of our sump pump configuration after buying our home. The good news is that the everything appears to be functioning (although it does not look all that pretty-see attached pic). We have a Zoeller Aquanot II Pedestal as the battery back-up sump pump. The problem is they have it connected to an incredibly cheap battery ($75.00 from Home Depot) that requires acid and is rated for only a couple of hours use. In our old house we had the same type of pump, but instead had the battery made specifically for that pump from Zoeller, which is long-lasting as well as maintenance free (sealed...no acid). I was just going to buy one of those batteries to replace the cheap one that is there now. However, in talking with one of the plumbers, he suggested buying two of those batteries so that in the event of a power outage, I could have one run and if needed go charge the other via a car battery charger and then swap them out. Of course, I'm all about having as much contingency as possible, but I wanted to reach out to see what other people thought of this idea:
1. Should I assume at one single point of time, only 1 of the batteries would be attached to power the pump? OR could it be configured such that if one were to die, the other would be ready to pick up without manual intervention?
2. Just how easy is it to charge these batteries via car charger cables? Any idea how long it takes?
3. Is there any specific cable set-up required?
Thank you....any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.
Kat
We recently had a "check-up" of our sump pump configuration after buying our home. The good news is that the everything appears to be functioning (although it does not look all that pretty-see attached pic). We have a Zoeller Aquanot II Pedestal as the battery back-up sump pump. The problem is they have it connected to an incredibly cheap battery ($75.00 from Home Depot) that requires acid and is rated for only a couple of hours use. In our old house we had the same type of pump, but instead had the battery made specifically for that pump from Zoeller, which is long-lasting as well as maintenance free (sealed...no acid). I was just going to buy one of those batteries to replace the cheap one that is there now. However, in talking with one of the plumbers, he suggested buying two of those batteries so that in the event of a power outage, I could have one run and if needed go charge the other via a car battery charger and then swap them out. Of course, I'm all about having as much contingency as possible, but I wanted to reach out to see what other people thought of this idea:
1. Should I assume at one single point of time, only 1 of the batteries would be attached to power the pump? OR could it be configured such that if one were to die, the other would be ready to pick up without manual intervention?
2. Just how easy is it to charge these batteries via car charger cables? Any idea how long it takes?
3. Is there any specific cable set-up required?
Thank you....any and all feedback is greatly appreciated.
Kat