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The Goulds SPBB series Battery Backup Sump Pumps are designed to provide emergency backup service for a sump system if the primary sump pump fails. Sump pump failure often occurs during power outages caused by storms. The SPBB Series can also operate if the primary pump can't keep up with the groundwater inflow. Included in the SPBB Battery Backup Sump Pumps unit is a 12 volt pump, a float switch, a 10 amp battery charger a check valve, pipe fittings, and a battery box. The pump is self-charging and is enabled for automatic start-up operation. The charger includes indicator lights and an alarm sound to warn the user when pumping commences and/or if the battery will not charge. Please note that the primary sump pump and the battery itself are not included in this package. The system requires a minimum 105 amp deep cycle marine battery, Series 27. GOULDS SPBB SERIES BATTERY BACKUP Model Comparison Chart Model Voltage Max GPH Discharge Height @ Max GPH Battery Life @ Max GPH SPBB2 12 2250 5' 7 hours SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS BROCHURE Goulds SPBB Battery Backup Sump Pump Brochure MANUAL Goulds SPBB Battery Backup Sump Pump Installation Manual REPAIR PARTS Goulds SPBB Battery Backup Sump Pump Repair Parts Pump Products application engineers are standing by to help you find the right pump, as well as to provide price quotes, stocking availability and shipping information. Call our toll free number 1-800-429-0800 to speak to an expert today.

Anyone who has a basement sump pump understands the importance of proper sump functionality to keeping a basement unit free from flooding.The sump pump is simply a pump that moves accumulated groundwater out of the home. They are usually installed in basements or crawl spaces and reside in sump pits. Sump pumps are necessary for homes that sit above a high water table or have frequent basement flooding issues. When groundwater starts to accumulate underneath the home, it will inevitably rise and put pressure on the concrete floor. Digging a sump pit in the earth gives the groundwater another path to travel, the path of least resistance. As the water moves into the sump pit, the sump pump ejects that water out of the home. You may know that your home basement has a slight flooding problem but what if you do not know how to install a sump pump or sump pit This blog will walk you through the process step-by-step. (more…)

Sump pumps generally sit in the lowest part of a basement sump pit and pump rainwater, snowmelt or appliance runoff away from a house and keep the basement dry. A small amount of water can cause thousands of dollars of damage and an effective sump pump system is one of the most important ways to  protect a home. The size of a sump pit will determine the sump pump that's best suited for it so if you're installing a sump pit for the first time, install a large one. A small pit will accommodate a small pump that will have to run more often and will generally have a motor that runs hotter and have a shorter life. (more…)