Keep Your Home Protected When the Power Goes Out
When the power fails, your grinder pump stops working, but your household continues to use water. Without power, wastewater cannot move, and pressure quickly builds in the system. This leads to backups, flooding, and costly damage. A grinder pump battery backup system ensures your system continues running safely even when the grid goes down.
We install professional-grade grinder pump battery backup systems throughout Clifton Park, Saratoga, Albany, Mayfield, and the Capital Region, providing reliable protection for homes that depend on grinder pumps.
Why a Grinder Pump Battery Backup Is Important
Power outages in Upstate NY are common, especially during:
- Winter storms
- High winds
- Heavy snow and ice
- Severe rain and flooding
Without power, your grinder pump stops working. Wastewater has nowhere to go and can quickly back up into your home, yard, or basement. A grinder pump battery backup protects you during outages by keeping your pump operational until power is restored.
What Our Grinder Pump Battery Backup System Includes
Our battery backup system is engineered specifically for grinder pump use and provides dependable protection when you need it most.
Compatible System
Designed for Environment One (E/One) grinder pump systems, ensuring safe, reliable performance.
High-Capacity Power
- 5000W inverter
- 10,000W surge capacity
- Built to handle full grinder pump startup and operation loads
Intelligent Control System
- Integrated control panel
- Circuit breaker protection
- Physical bypass with quick-connect design
- Seamless transition during outages
Heavy-Duty Battery Bank
- 24V deep cycle battery bank
- Approximately 2 days of runtime under normal household water use (around 250 gallons per day)
- Designed for longevity when maintained properly
Longevity & Reliability
- Estimated battery lifespan of 15–20 years under normal usage conditions
- Batteries maintained automatically by system charger
- Designed to avoid frequent deep discharge cycles
- Inverter covered by manufacturer warranty
How Long Does the Backup Last?
Our system is designed to support typical residential water use during an outage. Under average household consumption, the system provides approximately up to 2 days of protection.
Actual runtime depends on:
- Household water usage
- Grinder pump cycling frequency
- Environmental conditions
We review your usage needs during installation planning to ensure system suitability.
FAQ's About Grinder Pump Backups
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How does it work?
Our battery backup systems are charged from the grid, a solar array, or a generator. When the power goes out, they automatically switch to drawing power from the battery bank.
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How long does it work for?
Our most basic system can run an average 1hp 240v grinder pump for 1.5 days. We can easily add more batteries for extended power failures.
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Does it work with other pumps?
Yes! Everything from well pumps to sump pumps can be powered with our 120v and 240v battery backup systems.
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Can I power other household items?
Absolutely! Our systems can be configured, duplicated, and scaled to power everything:
- Wifi router
- Furnace
- Refrigerator
- Electric clothes dryer
We also have plug and play systems available.
Interested in installing a grinder pump battery backup for peave of mind? Give us a call or schedule online!