I've installed a few water-powered backups for clients, and honestly, they're decent as a last-resort option. But if you're dealing with heavy storms or frequent flooding, they can struggle to keep up... I'd still recommend a solid battery backup system first.
Had a water-powered backup installed last year after a basement flood... seemed like a good idea at the time. But during one heavy storm, it just couldn't keep pace, and I ended up ankle-deep in water at 3 AM. Switched to a battery backup since then, and it's been solid. Curious if anyone's had better luck with the water-powered ones?
"during one heavy storm, it just couldn't keep pace"
Had a similar issue with a water-powered backup at one of my rentals—worked fine for lighter rains, but heavy storms overwhelmed it. Wonder if it's more about installation quality or just inherent limitations?
Honestly, I'd say it's mostly inherent limitations. Had a similar setup at one property—installation was solid, plumber knew his stuff—but heavy rains still overwhelmed it. Water-powered backups are handy, but they're no miracle workers...
"Water-powered backups are handy, but they're no miracle workers..."
Haha, ain't that the truth. Had a similar midnight plumbing fiasco myself—nothing like wading through ankle-deep water at 3 AM to make you question your life choices. Honestly, sometimes Mother Nature just decides to remind us who's boss, no matter how prepared we think we are. Hang in there, friend... at least you've earned yourself a good plumbing war story to tell at parties.
