Most of us that have a problem with a flooding basement realize how important it is to make sure that our sump pumps are running on a regular basis. This is especially the case whenever a storm is in progress because this is when we tend to get the most amount of water into our sump. Unfortunately, it is also typically the time whenever the power goes out and this ends up causing our basement to flood. That is why it is important to have backup sump pumps in place in case these problems occur.

Although there are quite a few different types of backup sump pumps that you can choose from, one of the best ones that I have ever found is a water powered sump pump. The concept behind this type of sump pump is relatively easy to understand. Municipal water is forced through a valve which causes suction to occur. This suction is what pulls the water directly out of your sump hole and outside of your home. Since it does not require any electricity in order to operate, it is the perfect backup to your existing sump pump.

Ever since the technology was developed to pump water out of basements and sellers, people have been doing it. However; it seems that no mater how hard someone tries, a fool prof pump system that is resistant to failure still remains elusive. With the introduction of new water pressure sump pumps however; people are now able to finally get away from fickle electrical systems that were so prone to failure.

One of the main problems with electrical powered sump pumps has been that in a really big storm two things tend to happen. The first thing that happens is that a lot of water gets dumped that finds its way into peoples basements. The other thing that happens is that electrical sump pumps are shut off when the power suddenly fails.

A water powered sump pump gets around this by using pressurized municipal water that is forced through a valve in order to create suction. This suction will then pull the water out of the sump pit and carry it through the line until it is taken outside. As long as the municipal water is running, you are going to have this option available and are not going to have a problem with a flooded basement.