Summary: switch to turn the pump on. As the water level drops the float falls and another screw-clamp fitting above the switch turns the pump motor back off. 3. Battery Backup Sump Pump Choices Battery-backup sump pumps, use a rechargeable battery which is normally connected to live electrical power in order to remain fully charged. Shown here is a Sears battery-backup sump pump
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