10/16/2026
Your Backup Needs a Checkup, Too
Already have a battery backup sump pump?
Good.
When was the last time you tested it?
A backup system shouldn't be something you install and forget. The pump needs to activate properly, and the battery needs to be capable of doing its job when the power goes out.
Add this to your storm-prep list:
Primary pump: Check.
Discharge line: Check.
Backup pump: Check.
Backup battery: Check.
Prepared beats surprised.