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how long should you run a sump pump so the moter doesnt burn out.
You have that much water. The on and off limits are not set right or the switch is bad.
A sump pump discharge line should run as far from the foundation walls as possible.
A sump pump usually uses 200-400 watts. So 3.5kW is way overkill. That should be about enough to power sump pumps for your entire block.
Only if the sump pit can't be emptied by the Sump Pump. In other words, if the pit is nearly empty and the float is down, you probably have a problem and will soon burn up a motor. bob...
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A sump pump should only run for 10 seconds or less, and should only cycle 2 times per hour. If it is running too long or too often, you may have a drainage issue.Ans 2 - Does your sump pump have a check valve to prevent pumped water running back to the pump ?
The sump should work as long as you have a strainer in the shower
Yes it is possible to use an inverter to run a sump pump. However it is a good solution because 120 volt pumps are very inefficient and your battery will soon be exhausted. A far better idea is to invest in a backup system with the most efficient 12 volt pump such as those from NexPump. These will pump up to 4 times as much water using the same battery.
Average cost for a decent quality sump pump would hover around $1,600 installed Not sure where the 1600 number comes from. If you do an internet search, they can range from 100-300 dollars. Chances are, if you have one installed, it may run you between 200-300 dollars.
No, you will need two 12 volt batteries connected in series to give the 24 volts necessary to run the pump. It will not run on 12 volts.