|
Consider a portable generator as well & have a few extra gallons of gasoline. IF you lose electricity, the pumps WILL not work. Run the generator for your sump & refrigerator as need. Over the past couple of years we have lost power for a week in the due to sever storms & stuff. Get a generator !!
Ideally, separate circuit for EACH pump just in case. Better safe than sorry. Wiring in my home is from 1950s and when we had the kitchen redone few yrs back, it was a no brainer to have another outlet put in.
Sump pump I use is green cast iron model (forget make) it is much better quality & less likely to break. It was well worth the $180! Those $80 just didn't cut it and they died after a few yrs. My sump runs a LOT this time of year! Doesn't help my neighbor aims his hoses straight at my house. :P
YMMV.
|