A typical sump pump draws about nine amps, so it won't add much load to the generator. But a generator isn't a perfect substitute for a backup system. A battery- or water-powered system kicks in ...

For this reason, some cities do not allow the use of water-powered backup sump pumps. Battery-operated backup sump pumps are ...

Battery-operated sump pumps are essential backups that operate when your primary pump fails due to power outages. These pumps get power from a battery pack, which will eventually need recharging ...