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Sump Pump Battery Backup: Can a Portable Power Station Run a Sump Pump?

Can A Portable Power Station Run A Sump Pump?

Yes, a portable power station can run a sump pump if compatibility requirements are met. You need to find a portable power station that can output the amount of power that your sump pump needs to function.

How Much Power Is To Run A Sump Pump?

The amount of power that you need to run a sump pump will determine the size of the portable power station that you need. Smaller, 1/4 horsepower sump pumps can run on about 500 - 600 watts. But sump pumps with one horsepower will typically require around 2,000 watts of power while running. It’s also important to note that most sump pumps use far more power when starting than they do when running.

How To Calculate Sump Pump Power Consumption?

If you’re not sure how much power your sump pump uses, then you can often find the information online or in the product’s owner’s manual. However, you can also calculate it yourself. The formula for power consumption is multiplying the wattage of the product by the number of hours that you use it.

How Long Will A Portable Power Station Run A Sump Pump?

The length of time that a portable power station runs a sump pump depends on the sump pump’s wattage consumption and the power station’s source of energy. For example, let’s say that you have a 1/4 horsepower sump pump that requires 600 watts per hour to run. If you had a portable power station which has approximately 1,500 watts of capacity, you could power your sump pump for about 2.5 hours (1,500 divided by 600 = 2.5).

What Size Portable Power Station Do I Need To Run A Sump Pump?

If you want to be able to run your sump pump with a portable power station, you’re going to need a powerful device with a large enough battery. We recommend choosing a portable power station like the Fort 1,500, which offers approximately 1,500 Wh. This gives you enough maximum power to start up smaller sump pumps with enough battery life to power the pump for several hours.

Why Choose BougeRV Portable Power Stations To Power A Sump Pump?

• Reduced prices
• Easier to use
• Minimized maintenance
• Reduced carbon footprint
• Safe and efficient source of power

Conclusion

You can power a sump pump with a portable power station. Just make sure that the power station has enough wattage capacity to run the type of sump pump that you have.

FAQs

Sump pumps need energy to run. But you can get that energy from a portable power station that’s not connected to an outlet if your electricity goes out. You typically need around 500 to 600 of wattage capacity per hour to run a small sump pump without electricity. More powerful sump pumps require more wattage capacity. If you want an ultra-reliable and powerful portable power station for a generator, you can expect to pay about $2,000. You can use a BougeRV portable power station to run your sump pump.