Top 10 Backup Sump Pumps (April 2024)

Wayne WSS30VN Upgraded Combination 1/2 HP and 12-Volt Battery Back – ⭐ Best Overall Backup Sump Pump

WSS30VN by Wayne

New and upgraded WAYNE WSS30V. Completely pre-assembled and drop in ready.
Primary pump float switch tested to 1 million cycles, up to 10X more than competitors.*
Assembled in the US with foreign and domestic parts
Protection when you need it, back up pump continues running when the power is out. For Use In 16 inch. Diameter or Larger Sump Basins
Primary pump moves up to 5100 GPH at 0 feet of head.
12V DC back up pump moves up to 2900 GPH at 0 feet of head, one of the highest performing DC pumps on the market
Ultra-Quiet performance; 8 ft. SJTW Power Cord

BWE by THE BASEMENT WATCHDOG

Pumps 2,000 GPH at 0 ft. lift and 1,000 GPH at 10 ft. lift
User-friendly controller monitors battery, pump and power conditions 24 hours a day
Provides days of intermittent pumping power on a single battery charge
Compatible with both wet cell and maintenance-free AGM batteries

SJ10 by Liberty Pumps

Color: Gray
Weight: 5 pounds
Dimensions: 14.5 x 5.1 x 21.6 inches
Warranty: Liberty Pumps, Inc. warrants that pumps and other products of its manufacture are free from all factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase.

92900 by Superior Pump

12 Volt Sump pump moves up to 1,380 gallons per hour, pump will lift water up to 25' of vertical height
Tough thermoplastic construction; 10-foot cord length
Tethered float switch to automatically turn the pump on/off
1-1/4 inch or 1-1/2 inch NPT discharge for high capacity pumping
Superior Pumps are Built to Last, engineered with quality components and are 100% factory tested

BWSP by THE BASEMENT WATCHDOG

Pumps 2,500 GPH at 0 ft. of lift and 1,730 GPH at 10 ft. of lift
User-friendly control panel lights up with a warning and describes what to do for easy maintenance
A sensor monitors battery fluid levels for increased piece of mind
Includes controller, charger, dual float switch, pump and battery box (battery sold separately)
Compact pump can be installed even in small or narrow sump pits

822 PS by SEC America

1200 Watt Battery Back Up System, UL & CSA Approved
Battery Cables Included, Rugged Aluminum Housing Compact Size
For Wall Mount or Surface Mount Installation
You will need to purchase (separately) a 12 volt deep cycle marine battery up to 200 amps
2 Year Factory Warranty

57609-WYN1 by Wayne

720-Gallons per hour at 10-feet of lift and maximum flow is 1750 gallons per hour
Corrosion resistant thermoplastic construction
Alarm sounds to notify you when the backup system is active
Requires one 40-ampere hour or one 75-ampere hour battery
1-Year limited warranty

508-0006 by Zoeller

Includes: Model 53 115-volt pump, Model 508 Aqua not, 115 Volt DC backup system with pump, check valve, float switch and piping
Plumbed in 1-1/2" Such 40 PVC pipe
Comes fully assembled and ready to install in your clear water sump
Extra protection when the primary AC pump fails due to power outages
Fully solid state automatic 10A charger/controller with alarm, light indicator and warning system

540-0005 by Zoeller

CITS-50 by THE BASEMENT WATCHDOG

1/2 HP energy efficient permanent split capacitor (PSC) primary pump can save money on your electric bills
Primary pump capacity 3,540 GPH at a 10 Ft. lift and 4,400 GPH at 0 Ft. lift. Backup system capacity 1,850 GPH at 10 Ft. lift and 2,600 GPH at 0 Ft. lift
Includes a WiFi capable battery backup system that provides 24 hours a day monitoring of pump, power and battery conditions, backup controller will sound an alarm, illuminates a warning light and describe what to do for easy maintenance
Allows for connection to a Basement Watchdog CONNECT Module (BW-WiFi or BW-HZM), giving you real time alerts via text, email, or through the Basement Watchdog App
Provides days of intermittent pumping power on a single battery charge and is compatible with both wet cell and maintenance-free AGM batteries. Connect two batteries in parallel for double the run time