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Episode #85 – Water powered backup sump pumps

by The Handyguys on October 15, 2009

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Never have water in your basement again due to a failed sump pump or a power outage. Water powered sump pumps do not require any electricity to operate.

Our listener had to remove new carpet from his finished basement due to heavy rains and a failed primary sump pump.

Our listener had to remove new carpet from his finished basement due to heavy rains and a failed primary sump pump.

In this episode we address backup sump pumps, in particular water powered sump pumps. We were contacted by a listener via twitter and asked if we had recommendations for a backup pump. We knew of a few brands and types but our question was specifically about water powered pumps. After a little bit of research we found Base Products Corporation makes just such a system called the Basepump. They were gracious enough to send a pump to our listener so we could interview him about the install and the product. Thanks. The pump mark was sent can be purchased through Amazon by following this link Basepump

If you have a backup sump pump you wont need to pull out stinky carpets due to a flood caused by a failed primary pump.

If you have a backup sump pump you wont need to pull out stinky carpets due to a flood caused by a failed primary pump.

In this show we discuss how the pump operates, how its installed, how to choose a pump, and most importantly why you would want to install something like this if you are finishing a basement. Listen to the podcast for all the details.

If you are considering finishing your basement water control is one of the most critical things to think about. Check out our other shows related to finishing your basement by clicking on the Basement Series button.

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MAS1916 October 16, 2009 at 4:25 pm

Great Stuff! Thanks for the post.. Was just cruising through the blog list. I’ll be back!

MAS

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DaniG October 22, 2009 at 1:16 pm

Great blog. Hubby and I were landlords for many years. Oh how we could have used this site then! We still can use this site – but probably won’t need it hourly! lol
Also, thanks for listing me as a friend on Blog Catalog. You have a good thing going here.

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The Handyguys October 22, 2009 at 1:19 pm

Thanks DaniG – feel free to drop us a line if you have any particular topics you would like to see covered.

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1800ceiling October 29, 2009 at 3:55 pm

Truly it’s a great blog.I had water in my basement due to a failed sump pump, which resulted in damage of my ceiling in the basement. I think I need this Water powered backup sump pumps for my home. I will look forward to purchase it in the near future.

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The Handyguys October 29, 2009 at 4:00 pm

Good idea

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