Can I use this on a sump pump? null

Highly unlikely. A typical sump pump is 1/3 HP. This converts to about 250 VA. When an induction motor starts it typically draws 5 times rated current or in this case about 1250 VA or about 3 times the rating of this UPS.

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.

Check the watts on the pump and compare it to the stats on the specs re time at that draw. Clearly, it should not be in a damp place.

You could but it will not last very long. Sump pumps usually pull a lot of power. I would buy a bigger backup. Hope that helps.

Yes,as long as it is 110. The currant draw of the pump will determine how long the APC will run the pump in the event of a power outage.

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Highly unlikely. A typical sump pump is 1/3 HP. This converts to about 250 VA. When an induction motor starts it typically draws 5 times rated current or in this case about 1250 VA or about 3 times the rating of this UPS.
Answered by Zebb 8 years ago
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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.
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Check the watts on the pump and compare it to the stats on the specs re time at that draw. Clearly, it should not be in a damp place.
Answered by Fastidious 8 years ago
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You could but it will not last very long. Sump pumps usually pull a lot of power. I would buy a bigger backup. Hope that helps.
Answered by Chris 8 years ago
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Yes,as long as it is 110. The currant draw of the pump will determine how long the APC will run the pump in the event of a power outage.
Answered by BDUKE101 8 years ago
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