How to Pick the Perfect Back-Up Battery
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Required Accessories
9
These accessories are required to properly setup/install this product.
Optional Accessories
10
Features
- Back-Up Standby Battery
- Designed to be drained and recharged (ships dry)
- Lasts longer and performs better than automotive batteries
- Unique Construction
- Runs sump pumps longer (more hours per charge)
- Extends battery life (normally 5-7 years)
- Extended Run Time
- Runs Special (BWSP) and Big Dog (BWD12120C) for 7.5 hours
- Runs Emergency (BWE) Pump for 12 hours
- Special Yellow Cap May be Required
- Holds the battery fluid sensor at the correct height
- Helps reduce risk of failure (80% of failures due to low water)
- WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT BATTERY ACID (SOLD SEPARATELY)
- Reserve Capacity: 182 min. @ 25 Amps
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
30HDC140S
Overview
Weight
45 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
13 Inches
Product Width
6 3/4 Inches
Product Height
10 Inches
UPC
717301301407
Reviews
(22)
Basement Watchdog 30HDC140S Reviews & Ratings
Product Q&A
(11)
Product Questions
Answered by Jim, the Sump Pump Expert
If I have fresh acid, can I drain and refill this battery?
Jeffrey B.
from Ohio
December 04, 2019
Can the Watchdog battery backup be added as an additional backup to an existing backup battery (series or parallel)?
Sandra
from New Jersey
February 17, 2018
is the watchdog backup sump pump battery refillable? where do i get the acid from?
Kris Shaw
from Ohio
July 02, 2016
What is the amp-hour rating of the Watchdog battery Model # 30HDC140S battery?
Dean
from Michigan
October 06, 2014
I don't have a yellow cap for the sensor on my old battery and there was no special cap with the new battery. Do I use one of the regular black caps?
Karen R
from Ohio
February 19, 2014
Is it correct that Acid is sold separately? If so, how much would it be ? Should I order both the battery and acid in the same order?
Huy
from New Jersey
November 18, 2012
Does this hook up to any pump?
Todd
from Pennsylvania
October 25, 2012
I would like to purchase your battery and know that it needs acid. How can I purchase the acid for this battery?
Janet Terrana
from New York
August 28, 2011
How much battery acid does the Model 30 Watchdog Battery take?
Does it use "electrolyte" battery acid that can be found at industrial supply stores? Thanks.
Erick
from Michigan
June 07, 2011
Light on the panel is on indicate either Terminal is corroded or Defective Battery. please tell me where I can find the terminal and how to clean it, thanks. My battery model is 30HDC140S
Ken
from Illinois
February 24, 2011
If I buy a Basement Watchdog pump do I need a Basement Watchdog battery?
Karen
from Illinois
January 03, 2011
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