Will the power range be more so if I use it as a backup to my sump pump when power goes out and the pump triggers approx every 20 minutes? null

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PnPSmith · Accepted Answer

Output is limited to 700 VA. If your pump draws more than that the UPS will shutdown on overload. If your pump draws less than that, the UPS will power it for a total of 30-40 minutes.

alex2284 · Answer

Hi, you need to check the surge wattage of the sump pump, if it exceeds the watts provided by the Back-UPS then it will not work.

APCProductSupport · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately we don't recommend using our BackUPS units with a motorized load. One potential issue is the inrush current draw for a motor can easily overload a BackUPS unit. BackUPS are ideal for computer equipment and may result in the erratic behavior when connected to a motor.

To protect this type of equipment, APC recommends first determining the appropriate size UPS for the motor load in question and ensure the UPS is large enough to handle the start-up inrush current draw of the motor. Secondly, select a UPS which outputs a pure sine wave when on battery, such as a Smart-UPS.

“Will the power range be more so if I use it as a backup to my sump pump when power goes out and the pump triggers approx every 20 minutes?”

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