will it power sump pump and how long
1767615
Yes, approx 4 hours. I use it as a backup for my sump pump. Highly reccomend it.
1767616
Paz, I would answer the question if I could. I only use mine for hunting. It is my power supply to charge phone and computers when camping out and hunting.
1767617
It will certainly power a sump pump but length of time will depend on the draw and the capacity of the unit. Should be able to figure it out.
1767618
This unit will power a refrigerator for 7-12 hours so I think a sump pump would be okay. If we assume the sump pump is 1 horse power we can expect the motor is a 750 watt load, well within the 1800 W range. Check to be sure! I should point out a few important items. 1. The recharge rate will easily exceed the discharge rate. 2. The life of the battery is dependent on how frequently and how deeply the battery is discharge. It is a characteristic of lead acid batteries. The battery will die over time. Mine did and I am looking at replacing the battery myself (not recommended practice if you do not know what you are doing). It's a good unit and I do not regret my purchase. This unit will power a refrigerator for 7-12 hours so I think a sump pump would be okay. If we assume the sump pump is 1 horse power we can expect the motor is a 750 watt load, well within the 1800 W range. Check to be sure! I should point out a few important items. 1. The recharge rate will easily exceed the discharge rate. 2. The life of the battery is dependent on how frequently and how deeply the battery is discharge. It is a characteristic of lead acid batteries. The battery will die over time. Mine did and I am looking at replacing the battery myself (not recommended practice if you... » Read More This unit will power a refrigerator for 7-12 hours so I think a sump pump would be okay. If we assume the sump pump is 1 horse power we can expect the motor is a 750 watt load, well within the 1800 W range. Check to be sure! I should point out a few important items. 1. The recharge rate will easily exceed the discharge rate. 2. The life of the battery is dependent on how frequently and how deeply the battery is discharge. It is a characteristic of lead acid batteries. The battery will die over time. Mine did and I am looking at replacing the battery myself (not recommended practice if you do not know what you are doing). It's a good unit and I do not regret my purchase. « Show Less
1767619
Yes it can depends on the voltage of your pump. 1800 watts is a lot of power but you would have to divide that by your pumps voltage which you give you a estimate on how long can it supply voltage.
1767620
Yes, I use it for my sump pump in case of a power outage. Should last 4-6 hours, however, my power has never been out that long. Hope this helps.
1126898
I would not recommend using as a home sump pump. It isn't fast enough for the task, and has lift limitations. I use mine to remove water from a 33 foot round pool cover, does the job but gets clogged easily making cleaning of it often.
2060651
I am not an expert since I have only used my 1500 watt Wagan with my travel trailer. I used it with a 1300 watt (approx. 11 amps) coffee maker and a 900 watt (approx. 7.5 amps) toaster (separately) and it worked just fine. Your Sump Pump should only be using about 800 watts which is well within the limits of this inverter. Just be sure to keep it dry. Probably your best information is to contact wagan.com. They are good at replying each time I have had a question.
1627825
The switch on this pump runs on a timer, so it will only run for a predefined number of seconds when the switch is activated (I think around 10-15 seconds). It will not necessarily pump until the pit is empty. Also, this pump will likely not drain the sump pit as quickly as your main pump. Have you noticed a reduction in performance, or has it always been about the same performance-wise? Edit to add: If there is a significant amount of lift in the drain line (6' or more) you will see a distinct reduction in performance. Four inches drained seems low, but it depends on your setup whether or not that should be expected.
547364
The power cord comes attached to the pump. If you are an electrician or know one, it would be possible. I would just plug it into a timer that is rated for all types of weather.
1510650
Yes it will power, it's a great unit , also look at the inputs on unit, should be able to connect to virtually anything
442365
I believe it is about 4 to 5 feet long. It was plenty long to tech into the sump well an make it to the outlet.
1376366
If your pump runs off a 12 volt battery or 6 volt { standard automotive battery} it will work just fine
1423975
It sure will..... for a month or two. I've had two of these, original and warranty replacement. The electronics burn out within two months. Now I have 2 dead pumps and no satisfaction. Do NOT buy this product!!
2212632
The power cord is about 10 feet in length. It comes straight out the top of the sump pump and has a 90 degree plug-in for the electrical outlet. Mine is still working great.
638774
That would depend on the amperage of your sump pump and the length of your extension cord... By doing a little research online, I would say that if your sump is 6 amps or below and you limit the length of your extension to 50 ft or 75 ft at the longest you should do okay. This is just my opinion as I have not run a motor with an extension on my own unit. I have had my unit for a year and love it. We use it to charge phones, computers, lights, Ipods, etc... when camping. We keep it busy and use it a lot. We have done away with D batteries for flashlights and fans. :D
2175228
i would say yes ...THis pump is not made for a head over 5-6 ft.Perfect for a location not easy to get electric to.Good luck
1506278
I believe it will. I use mine to run a sump pump in the basement of our home.
2207847
It should but I would find out the starting surge wattage of your pump first. I know a 1.5HP starting needs about 6000+ starting wattage which is too much for this as it's only a 4400 starting and 3400 running. However, if yours is only a 1/2HP, you might be okay. Check it out first.
1301867
Yes it has plenty of power. It depends on how many feet below your tank the pump is located. For example if the plumbing is down in the basement of your house then this pump would not be suitable but, mine was pumping against 10 feet total and had plenty of power. There is an online calculator which can estimate the flow of your pump depending on the head pressure it has to pump against which you can search for. Hope this helps your decision.
89966
It will, I use this to my 2 pumps, makes topping off the batteries a breeze
203479
No it won't work. The pump does not work in your situation. It's lack of an on off switch, instead it uses the pressure of a water tank to turn on and off the pump.