Basepump
The premium water powered backup sump pump
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Basepump® Water Powered Backup Sump Pump
Prevent basement flooding without using a battery backup. Basepump water powered backup sump pumps can run for a long period of time with no maintenance and no electricity.
This system uses the water pressure in your home water supply to power a backup sump pump that takes over when your electric sump pump fails.
- Rain, power outages, flooded basements! Don’t wait until your basement is destroyed.
- Rest easy knowing you have the best backup sump pump system on the market.
- Basepump water powered backup sump pump is an essential component in your basement.
- Five (5) Year Limited Warranty is Included!
- Water Alarm Included! A 9 Volt battery-powered water alarm is included, to warn you of rising water. Using its own float sensor, mounted inside the sump, when high water lifts the float the alarm sounds off with an 85 dB alarm, likely to be heard almost anywhere in your home. This alarm is included with your purchase of any Basepump.
- NEW!!! Optional upgrade: Proteus sump level alarm sounds off to be heard in the home, and it also sends you an email or text when the sensor is triggered by high water in your sump. Since it is plugged in to be able to operate, if the power goes out, it can also tell you that!! For only $99.00 we will substitute the new Proteus WiFi sump water level alarm for the standard model.
- No Electricity, Battery, or Charger needed. Basepump needs none of these to operate.
- Fully Automatic operation. You don’t need to be home to operate it.
- Uses water pressure from your existing water supply to remove water from the sump.
- Highest pumping rates in the industry.
- Most reliable operating system on the market.
- Heavy duty construction, made from corrosion resistant polypropylene. It’ll last a very long time.
- Detailed installation instructions included; basic plumbing skills are required. (DIY? In many cases, yes.)
- Low cost of operation (only the cost of the water during actual operation).
- No moving parts to break and no maintenance required (Test it every 2-3 months).
- This system is superior to the battery backup sump pump systems typically used.
Included Standard Water Alarm
Optional Proteus WiFi Water Alarm
One minute Video:
Learn more about how Basepump works.
Basepump Models
| Basepump Model | Gallons of Sump Water Removed per Hour. 10 ft. Lift at These Static Water Pressures | City Water |
| Model | 40 lbs PSI | 60 lbs PSI | 80 lbs PSI | 90 lbs PSI | GPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB750 RB750-EZ | 700 | 750 | 800 | 900 | 7 |
| HB1000 HB1000-PRO | 950 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,400 | 10 |
| CB1500 | 1,400 | 1,500 | 1,700 | 2,000 | 15 |
Basepump uses 1 Gallon of City Water to remove 2 Gallons of Sump Water at an average of 90 lbs. PSI and 10 Feet Lift
This chart simply means that if you have the given water pressure in your home, with all faucets and Basepump turned OFF, the pumping rates shown in this chart are the rates you should expect from the model you choose. The pumping rate in your home may vary depending on factors such as restrictions in your water lines or long discharge pipes.
Related Links
See how Basepump compares to the competition
Basepump Homeowners Page for information on selecting the right Basepump
Information on Back-flow prevention
Article: Water powered sump pumps vs battery.pdf Water powered sump pumps vs. Battery powered sump pumps. Which one is the “Green” choice for today?
Download a published article regarding Basepump that appeared in Home Inspections Trade Magazine
Front page article featuring Basepump in The November 2004 Issue of Drinking Water and Backflow Prevention Magazine.
Download a short article called “Plumb a Water Powered Sump Pump,” featuring Basepump, in the September 2010 Issue of “The Family Handyman Magazine.”
Choosing the Correct Model:
Which Model will operate best in my home?
Which model will keep up the best with incoming water?
Which Basepump Model should I choose?
For the answers and Details, see the “5 Gallon Bucket Test” to the right.
What about installation? Can I do it myself or do I need a Plumbing Contractor?
Model:
- RB750 $259.00
- RB750-AVB $307.00
- RB750-EZ $366.00
- RB750-EZ-V $391.00
- HB1000 $380.00
- HB1000-AVB $427.00
- HB1000-PRO $471.00
- HB1000-PRO-V $496.00
- CB1500 $517.00
- CB1500-AVB $569.00
Shipping is added at time of purchase.
Included with All Basepump Models:
- Basepump Ejector, made from polypropylene to resist rust, corrosion, and scale build-up.
- One-way check valve, to prevent reversal of water flow down into sump to protect your home.
- Mounting clamps and screws.
- Velcro straps to keep things neat.
- Flexible PVC discharge hose to help make the discharge piping easier.
- Float Valve Assembly, to operate the ejector valve.
- Suction screen, to keep foreign objects out of the pump ejector.
- Installation instructions that are illustrated, and easy to follow.
- Water alarm with 9 Volt battery and relay outputs included with every Basepump purchased, to warn you of a high water condition.
This alarm may be connected to your security system or to an independent automatic dialing system. (Note: actual alarm may vary slightly from alarm photo.)
See our Back-Flow Prevention Page for Dual Check Valves, Vacuum Breakers, and RPZ Valve Units.
Backup Sump Pumps:
Battery powered vs. Water Powered
| Feature | Battery | Water |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Do-it-Yourself Project | Yes | Maybe |
| Good for short-term power outages | Yes | Yes |
| Good for long-term power outages | No | Yes |
| Regular Maintenance required | Yes | No |
| Battery replacement required | Yes | No |
| Electricity needed | Yes | No |
| Charger to maintain | Yes | No |
| Average lifespan | 8-10 Years | 25+ Years |
Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
Within 30 days of purchase, if you are not completely satisfied with your new Basepump, Base Products Corp. (The Company) will refund your money, in full, excluding shipping charges. Pump must be in its original package with all parts included and in salable condition. Please contact the dealer where you purchased your pump to obtain refund. If purchased directly from The Company, you must call our Customer Satisfaction Department at 1 800 554 1426 to process return or to receive Technical Assistance. Please give your name, address, phone number, date of purchase, and address of the installation.
If the product has been installed, returns may only be made after speaking with our tech support personnel and getting authorization to return the item. Once installed, there are parts that are unusable as they have been cut and/or cemented in place.
