Can you make a video showing in detail how you switched from a lead acid to LPF and keep the battery backup sump pump going? Your video kind of just went over top level. Thanks!
I’m in Mississippi, there are Ridgid sump pumps available at my local Home Depot, but not in a great quantity. We also lost our Ridgid repair services this year
I'm on Long Island NY. I just checked and my local Home Depot has Rigid pumps in stock. The other 2 brands it has are Everbuilt and Wayne. I didn't see any DeWalt pumps there. Since I too have a sump pump system installed at my parents house it seems I usually get about 2 years out of each pump which means it's just out of warranty before the pump would fail. So the last time I had to replace the pump, I decided to go to Harbor Freight and get their best pump and pay for the extended warranty knowing that with the warranty it wouldn't be any hassle to replace it. Since then, it's been about 3.5 years with no issues at all.
I think it's a regional thing. Over here in the NJ, PA, NY area, Home Depot still carries Ridgid sump pumps which are made by Wayne Water Systems. Apparently the Dewalt sump pumps are made by the Pedrollo Group.
I live in 36695 zip code and almost all the sump pumps are not available in any HD stores near me, however most homes in this part of the country don't have basements. HD does offer "Free Shipping to Store and Free Delivery". I have notice the stores in my area slowly carrying less inventory on Ridgid items in store. However they have a lot more available on line with "Free Ship to Store". I have been loyal to the Ridgid brand since they first came out, but now questioning my self before any new purchases. Their tools have never let me down and worked flawless from day one for me. I would love to switch to Milwaukee but the are PRICEY. I am debating on the Ryobi line as they seem to be coming out with more tools lately. I have a 40 by 60 workshop with no employees, I'm doing home repairs for others along with light construction work.
The way you are connecting both the lifepo4 and the watchdog control unit charger would be charging the lifepo4 battery … and charging a lifepo4 battery with a lead acid charger is not advisable
YO MAN>.. you never have done a hart lawnmower review... they had a 40v 18 inch for 218... but I noticed your 80v powersmart review.... You seem so knowledgeble, I would hope you would do a video of a 40v vs 80v electrice lawnmower, differences Pros and Cons. Obviously more power... But have a super small lawn... I can mow it in about 20 minutes... super small lot... but I was thinking 40v 218 80v 249.99 i mean is it worth the extra 40 dollars, I have had good success with hart products... Although I know people have had horrible times with them.. .and Powersmart is not a brand I am to familiar with... IDK.. just wanted your opinion.
I plan on doing the exact setup. I saw that you stated in the comment that you are using the LiFePO4 charger for it, do you have the Watchdog AC adapter unplugged? If so, does the LiFePO4 battery give power to the controller unit with warning lights (i.e., Battery, Fuse, Water, Pump, Power)? Thanks
I do not have the power (AC power) connected. There are two connections in the back that are connected and go to the pump and the float. The water pick that went in the battery is connected to the positive so the alar does not go off on low water. The "base" is powered by the battery and you can run a test do anything you want to it like it was plugged in. I have to assume that some of the warning lights might not work, like the battery charger or others. I have run tests on it by filling the sump with water and without the main pump working and all was great.
As a plumber of 17 years . Your wrong using that battery . And Watch dog is a cheap knock off system they have serious issues with there charging packs . You should only use Marine Grade battery’s with the battery backup systems . You can buy them at advance auto or your local shop . Your going to end up burning out the battery or the charger pack because there not compatible . Smh
The charger reqs are very different for a lead acid /agm battery and a lifepo4 battery - bad idea - can cause fire . Degrade the lifepo4 battery- if using a lead acid /avm charger!
There are still 6x rigid sump pumps on the HD site. Three of them are available at my local store in Joliet IL. The other 3 are either ship to store or shipping.
Thank you, I had no idea of what to do with the low fluid battery prong since the battery I had to get was the sealed battery type.
Can you make a video showing in detail how you switched from a lead acid to LPF and keep the battery backup sump pump going? Your video kind of just went over top level. Thanks!
I’m in Mississippi, there are Ridgid sump pumps available at my local Home Depot, but not in a great quantity. We also lost our Ridgid repair services this year
I'm on Long Island NY. I just checked and my local Home Depot has Rigid pumps in stock.
The other 2 brands it has are Everbuilt and Wayne. I didn't see any DeWalt pumps there.
Since I too have a sump pump system installed at my parents house it seems I usually get about 2 years out of each pump which means it's just out of warranty before the pump would fail.
So the last time I had to replace the pump, I decided to go to Harbor Freight and get their best pump and pay for the extended warranty knowing that with the warranty it wouldn't be any hassle to replace it.
Since then, it's been about 3.5 years with no issues at all.
2 years? Mine been running for atleast 7. Starts every 15 minute.
Which battery charger did you choose? A link to the charger would be awesome! Thanks!
I think it's a regional thing. Over here in the NJ, PA, NY area, Home Depot still carries Ridgid sump pumps which are made by Wayne Water Systems. Apparently the Dewalt sump pumps are made by the Pedrollo Group.
I live in 36695 zip code and almost all the sump pumps are not available in any HD stores near me, however most homes in this part of the country don't have basements. HD does offer "Free Shipping to Store and Free Delivery". I have notice the stores in my area slowly carrying less inventory on Ridgid items in store. However they have a lot more available on line with "Free Ship to Store". I have been loyal to the Ridgid brand since they first came out, but now questioning my self before any new purchases. Their tools have never let me down and worked flawless from day one for me. I would love to switch to Milwaukee but the are PRICEY. I am debating on the Ryobi line as they seem to be coming out with more tools lately. I have a 40 by 60 workshop with no employees, I'm doing home repairs for others along with light construction work.
That's very strange regarding Home Depot. The product lines they cover are usually very consistent. I'll have to check that out.
The way you are connecting both the lifepo4 and the watchdog control unit charger would be charging the lifepo4 battery … and charging a lifepo4 battery with a lead acid charger is not advisable
@pafaxes3081 The AC power for the watchdog is not plugged in so no charging possible through it.
YO MAN>.. you never have done a hart lawnmower review... they had a 40v 18 inch for 218... but I noticed your 80v powersmart review.... You seem so knowledgeble, I would hope you would do a video of a 40v vs 80v electrice lawnmower, differences Pros and Cons. Obviously more power... But have a super small lawn... I can mow it in about 20 minutes... super small lot... but I was thinking 40v 218 80v 249.99 i mean is it worth the extra 40 dollars, I have had good success with hart products... Although I know people have had horrible times with them.. .and Powersmart is not a brand I am to familiar with... IDK.. just wanted your opinion.
This guy jumps on any chance to run ridgids name into the ground. Lol
I plan on doing the exact setup. I saw that you stated in the comment that you are using the LiFePO4 charger for it, do you have the Watchdog AC adapter unplugged? If so, does the LiFePO4 battery give power to the controller unit with warning lights (i.e., Battery, Fuse, Water, Pump, Power)? Thanks
I do not have the power (AC power) connected. There are two connections in the back that are connected and go to the pump and the float. The water pick that went in the battery is connected to the positive so the alar does not go off on low water. The "base" is powered by the battery and you can run a test do anything you want to it like it was plugged in. I have to assume that some of the warning lights might not work, like the battery charger or others. I have run tests on it by filling the sump with water and without the main pump working and all was great.
@@WorkshopAddict Doesn't the unit beep that you don't have ac power?
I don’t even buy any ridged anything they seem to come and go .
As a plumber of 17 years . Your wrong using that battery . And Watch dog is a cheap knock off system they have serious issues with there charging packs . You should only use Marine Grade battery’s with the battery backup systems . You can buy them at advance auto or your local shop . Your going to end up burning out the battery or the charger pack because there not compatible . Smh
I am not using the watchdog charger. I have a LiFEPo4 charger. I am basically only using the 12 volt pump and the timer system.
If you know, you know. If you don't, you don't.
Did you even watch the video mr. Plumber for 17 years ?
The charger reqs are very different for a lead acid /agm battery and a lifepo4 battery - bad idea - can cause fire . Degrade the lifepo4 battery- if using a lead acid /avm charger!
The AC power for the watchdog is not plugged in so no charging possible through it.
youtube, I'm offended by the pornographic ad you chose to show me
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I just looked on my app and my local HD carries Rigid, Wayne ,Ever Built and Watchdog
Ridgid still here in MI
Ridgid pumps were made by Wayne.
He digress so much that the video was hard to follow. Would like to see a simple remake that stays on subject track
I need a battery send me a parcel a battery plzz
Watchdog sump pumps suck!
You suck!
There are still 6x rigid sump pumps on the HD site. Three of them are available at my local store in Joliet IL. The other 3 are either ship to store or shipping.