Water Powered Backup Sump Pump

Here is my water powered backup sump pump setup using a Liberty Pumps Sump Jet SJ10. I chose this setup after spending a night bailing water to save a family members basement. They had a battery powered backup pump which lasted about 45min after the power failed and the power remained off for several hours. The water powered pump should continue to work as long as you have water pressure.

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[myrmidon]

I've got a Sumpjet myself. I run it as a 3rd line of defense. I have a primary, a battery backup, and the Sumpjet. I highly recommend replacing the float switch used on the primary pump. A vertical switch is at most big box home improvement warehouses and typically run less than $20. Just a recommendation. Also, instead of unions on the discharge, just run furnco fittings. They are easier to install, maintain, and perform quite well.

[stemcell]

That’s a lots of water coming in... maybe a third pump?

[prestonrenify]

Nice configuration. Access to water for flushing adds a nice touch. I lug water in a bucket. As a new homeowner & DIY Guy, wondering if any advantage to mounting alarm sensors inside sump, to signal you before water hits the floor. Also, wondering how you address radon? Should sump be covered for safety, especially when grands or grand nephews arrive? I lost a nephew 30 years ago after he wandered into his parent's backyard pool.

[richbadour]

How mush tap water does it use per a cycle or perhaps drain of your basin???

[Mandinka]

I haven't installed my SJ10 yet but noticed that the float switch seems to only operate in a half inch to one inch window. It will be on and off far too frequently instead of just completely draining the pit every few minutes. Do I have a faulty pump or is that how they operate ? Has anyone found a work around for this ? Thanks.

[watchman]

We have an SJ10 and it works just fine for the three years we've had it but I would like to raise the float level by about an inch. Can this be done without the services of a plumber?

[Peekpony]

Thanks Mate for the info ! Has the Water Powered Pump been reliable since ? Do you recomemend the Liberty Pump ? I am going to get one for my house. No sure which brand to buy. Thanks for the informative video !!

[JudexDirus]

So what if you have a well with an electric pump in the well fo water....ie if the electric goes out the water pressure goes to. Will this pump work?

[Beniamin]

Ahhhhah! Where are you dumping that water outside! Right back into your pump.... OMG!

[shogun]

This pump failed me today. Way to stiff. Had to move it by hand

[Beniamin]

When the power supplying the street pumps goes out then your stupid pump goes out as