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With the Barnes BUS series battery backup sump pump system your pumping power is never interrupted. The BUS switches automatically to battery power when the power fails, and it pumps along with your primary pump when there is more water coming into your sump than your main pump can handle. The BUS recharges automatically when power is restored and monitors battery and power conditions constantly. It will also detect irregularities, sounds an alarm, and pinpoints problems and solutions on the control panel.

Package includes:

• Pump
• Switch & controller with plastic ties for mounting
• Charger
• Battery cap, battery level sensor (battery is not included)

Features

• Pump capacity is 1000 GPH @ 10 feet
• Power draw is 6 Amps @ 12 Volts (the lower the AMP draw, the longer the pump will run on the battery)
• Charger strength is 0.4 Amps (the higher the AMPS, the faster the charger will recharge the battery)
• Approximate time to recharge a fully discharged battery is 48 hours
• Approximate continuous pumping with recommended battery is 6 -12 hours
• A 12 Volt Deep Cycle Marine Battery is recommended (sold separately)
• The alarm will sound to these potential problems:
• Battery needs water
• Battery is old and needs to be replaced
• Battery is discharged
• Battery is defective
• Power plug is out of wall
• Power is out
• Charger needs to be replaced
• Pump has been activated

Applications

• Ideal for general purpose pump in residential and light industrial sump applications.

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