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Basement Watchdog Emergency

Model BWE (UPC: 717301121265)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

2,000 GPH at 0 ft.; 1,000 GPH at 10 ft.
Dual, microreed switches
2-year limited warranty
Purchase with a Basement Watchdog AGM battery and receive an extra year of warranty. Plus, get an additional year of warranty when the pump is registered online*, for a total of 4 years. (*Registration must occur within 60 days of purchase.)

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Features Quick Overview

2,000 GPH @ 0' (1,000 GPH @ 10')

Dual float switch

User-friendly controller

Automatically activates

Added protection from flooding

2-year limited warranty

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FAQs

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Features

Basement Watchdog BWE Monitoring Controller

24/7 Monitoring

The controller for the Basement Watchdog Emergency (Model BWE) provides crucial, 24-hour-a-day monitoring of pump, power and battery conditions, ensuring your sump pump is ready to protect. The easy-to-understand controller detects irregularities, sounds an alarm, and visually pinpoints problems and solutions on the front panel.

Automatic Protection

With the Basement Watchdog Emergency (Model BWE) battery backup sump pump on guard, you’ll have confidence knowing your basement is protected. The control box automatically monitors the system, and should the power go out or the main sump pump fail, the battery backup sump pump will take over to keep your basement dry.

Dual Float Switches—Twice the Protection

The Basement Watchdog Emergency (Model BWE) battery backup sump pump includes a micro-reed Dual Float Switch. We introduced this technology, proven reliable in other uses for over 50 years, to the pump industry and improved it by including two floats. Simply stated: if one is good, two is better.

Basement Watchdog Protecting Basements for 30 years

30+ Years Protecting Basements

The Basement Watchdog has been protecting homes for over 30 years and continues to be a market leader. We build the most dependable, user-friendly pumps in the industry using intelligent design, premium components, and quality manufacturing practices that include thoroughly testing every single unit.

Basement Watchdog Backups Pumping Capacity

Pumping Power

The Basement Watchdog Emergency (Model BWE) battery backup sump pump, our most economical backup, moves 2,000 GPH at 0’ height (1,000 GPH at 10’ height).

Automatic Charger

The Basement Watchdog Emergency (Model BWE) battery backup sump pump is equipped with an automatic charger that helps extend the life of the battery while maintaining the maximum charge on the battery without overcharging. Plus, it’s compatible with our maintenance-free and wet-cell batteries.

Matching Batteries

The Basement Watchdog Emergency (Model BWE) battery backup sump pump is designed to be used in conjunction with our maintenance-free AGM battery (Model BW-27AGM), or wet-cell batteries (Models 30HDC140S and 24EP6).

Superb Basement Watchdog Customer Service

Superior Support

The Basement Watchdog industry-leading service department, located here in the U.S., is staffed by a team of experts who can help you through the installation process for your Basement Watchdog pump. Our top priority is to provide you with the best customer experience anywhere, and we offer free lifetime support. Call us at (800) 991-0466.

Comparison


POWERFUL
Pumping capacity (in gallons per hour at a 10-ft. height)	2200 GPH	1850 GPH	1000 GPH
Approximate hours of pumping with Basement Watchdog:
Big Standby Battery	50 hours*	60 hours*	100 hours*
Emergency Standby Battery	Not recommended	Not recommended	50 hours*
Maintenance Free/AGM Standby Battery**	40 hours*	48 hours*	80 hours*
Runs intermittently for days on a single charge
Charger strength (the higher the amps, the faster it will recharge the battery)	20 amps	1.6 amps	0.4 amps
AUTOMATIC
Switches automatically to battery power when AC power fails
Pumps automatically when water volume exceeds the capacity of the main AC pump
Recharges automatically when power is restored
Monitors battery and power conditions constantly
Charges the battery, then the charger shuts off to extend the life of the battery
Runs the pump weekly to ensure it is working properly
VERSATILE
Accommodates maintenance or maintenance free (AGM) batteries
Connect two batteries to further extend the run time of the system
Pumps on AC power as well as battery power
Capable of pumping and charging the battery simultaneously
MONITORING
Detects irregularities, sounds an alarm, and pinpoints problems and solutions on the control panel
Displays the battery charge level
REMOTE NOTIFICATION
USB data port to connect to the Basement WiFi or Home Automation Module
Remote terminal for connection to a security system, auto dialer or other device
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS
Battery needs water
Battery is old and needs to be replaced
Battery is discharged or defective
Battery cable is loose or terminals are corroded
Power, fuse or circuit breaker has failed
Pump has been activated, check the main pump for failure
Pump is clogged or broken and needs to be cleaned or replaced
The alarm can be silenced during a power outage

* Based on a 10% duty cycle. Run times may vary based on inflow of water.

** Older versions, purchased before 2014 of the Basement Watchdog Special, Basement Watchdog Big Dog and Basement Watchdog Big Combo systems that include the Remote Terminal are compatible with the Basement Watchdog Maintenance Free/AGM Battery.

Using a maintenance free battery with an older non-compatible system may cause false alarms. Please call us at (800) 991-0466 opt. 3 for questions about compatibility.

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If at any time you have a question about Basement Watchdog or what you see on this site please e-mail us at [email protected] or call us toll free at 1-800-991-0466. Once you purchase and install a Basement Watchdog system you will be able to sit back, relax, and feel confident that your basement will remain dry.