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Basement Watchdog Big Dog Battery Operated Backup Sump Pump - BWD12-120C
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Abt Model: BWD12120C
UPC: 717301121203
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Basement Watchdog Big Dog Battery Operated Backup Sump Pump, Model BW12120C
Key Features:
- Pumps 2200 GPH @ 10-ft lift to empty the sump pit rapidly (3500 GPH @ 0-ft lift)
- Computer-operated controller monitors the battery, and power conditions. It also runs the pump once per week to ensure operation when you need it
- Indicator lights let you know the percentage of charge remaining in battery
- Powerful 20-amp charger recharges the battery quickly and shuts off completely to prolong the life of the battery
- User-friendly controller sounds an alarm, illuminates a warning light, and describes what to do for easy maintenance
- Runs without discharging the battery when the power is on
- It is possible to double the run time of the Big Dog by hooking up two batteries in parallel (extra cables will be necessary for this to be possible)
Features:
- Monitors battery, power and pump activity and sounds an alarm when it detects the following situations:
- Battery needs water
- Battery is old and needs to be replaced
- Battery is discharged
- Battery is defective and needs to be replaced
- Battery cable is loose and needs to be tightened
- Battery terminals need to be cleaned for a better connection
- Power plug is out of the wall
- Fuse or circuit breaker has failed
- Pump has been activated, check the main pump for failure
- Backup pump is clogged or broken and needs to be cleaned or replaced
- Battery is hooked-up improperly
- Battery needs water
- Includes a dual float switch for added redundancy and protection
- Float switch only needs to move 1/4" to activate the pump
- Runs intermittently for days on a single charge
- Switches automatically to battery power when AC power fails
- Pumps automatically when water volume exceeds the capacity of the main AC pump
- Recharges automatically when power is restored
- Monitors battery & power conditions constantly
- Detects irregularities, sounds an alarm, and pinpoints problems and solutions on the control panel
- The alarm can be silenced during a power outage
- Charges the battery, then the charger shuts off to extend the life of the battery
- A battery hooked up backwards will not damage the control unit
- Turns on the pump weekly to ensure operation
- Displays the percentage of power remaining in the battery
- Pumps on AC power as well as battery power
- Capable of pumping and charging the battery simultaneously
- Two batteries can be used for double the run time
- Backup pump is clogged or broken and needs to be cleaned or replaced
Specifications:
- Pumping Capacity (in gallons per hour at a 10-ft.height) 2200 GPH (3500 GPH @0')
- Efficient 12-volt pump puts less drain on the batteries so they pump longer 10-12 amps
- Approximate hours of continuous pumping with the Basement Watchdog 7.5 hour battery 7.5 hours
- Charger strength (the higher the amps, the faster it will recharge the battery) 20 amps
Approximate Weight:
- Shipping: 32 lbs.
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): Three Years Parts
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