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Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
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Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT
Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT

Basement Watchdog Big Dog Backup Sump Pump (2200 GPH @ 10') & Battery

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SPD-BDKIT

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Basement Watchdog Big Dog Backup Sump Pump (2200 GPH @ 10') & Battery
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Features

Style

Back-up

GPH

3500 Gallons

Switch Type

Vertical

  • Complete Solution
  • Basement Watchdog battery & battery acid included
  • Provides backup power up to 7.5 hours
  • Protect Your Basement from Flooding
  • Automatically starts when your existing sump pump fails
  • Senses power outages, malfunctions, stuck floats and more
  • Exclusive Monitoring System w/ Weekly Self-Test
  • Computer-controller monitors power conditions and battery level
  • Indicator light displays remaining battery strength
  • Sounds alarm & flashes during failure or required maintenance
  • Backup Sump Pump
  • Empties the sump pit in seconds after a malfunction or outage
  • Pumps 3500 gallons-per-hour @ 0' lift (or 2200 GPH @ 10' lift)
  • Runs on 120-volt AC power when power is on
  • Switches to 12-volt DC battery power when AC power fails
  • 20-Amp Battery Charger
  • Quickly recharges battery when power is restored
  • Shuts off completely to prolong the life of the battery
  • Dual Float Switch
  • Added redundancy for protection and piece of mind

Specifications

SPD-BDKIT
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Motor
Voltage
12 Volt DC/120 Volt AC
Battery Included
Yes
Pump
Housing Material
Thermoplastic
Float Type
Vertical Float
GPH @ 0 feet
3500
GPH @ 10 feet
2200
Overview
Weight
100 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years

Reviews

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Basement Watchdog SPD-BDKIT Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
3.60
(15 Ratings)
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Big Dog Works Well
By John 
Maryland
Review Posted 05/15/2014 
I wonder if these reviews are all for the same product? I have owned the "Big Dog" pump for 5 years. It is the top of the line Emergency Watchdog pump that is 1/2 hp. Emergency Watchdog makes smaller cheaper pumps. Some of these reviews must be intended for those. The big dog pump has performed very well for me. I have had no reliability issues. It pumped for 14 hours through Hurricane Sandy and handled the load fine. You do get alarms whenever power is cut off or the pump activates for some reason, but that is good. You can shut off the alarm with a press of a button. You can even set it so that the alarm doesn't go off. I highly recommend this pump.
John Recommends This
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Expert Response
Just for clarification, Basement Watchdog is the name of the brand. Big Dog, Special and Emergency are their three different options of backup pumps. If you purchased a combo "Big Dog" combo system, that included a 1/2 HP primary pump. I would not consider the DC backup pump on the Big Dog system to be 1/2 HP.
Jim, the Sump Pump Expert
Jim O.
Sump Pump Expert
Manufacturer Response
Thank you for your review. We are extremely elated that many people we are able to find refuge in our products through Hurricane Sandy. It is an honor to be able to help our customers. Thank you for recommending Basement Watchdog Products!
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
4/5
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Pros:
Features, Easy To Use, Reliable, High Quality
Cons:
Expensive
Unreliable Controller
By Dirk R. 
Elmhurst, Illinois
Review Posted 12/15/2013 
I have owned two of these units. The controller on the first unit failed twice. I bought the second as a replacement for the first. The distributor assured me the manufacturer had updated the controller and solved the issue of reliability. Unfortunately, the new unit's controller also failed in the same manner. I have since upgraded to a more expensive system with no problems.
Dirk R. Does Not Recommend This
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Manufacturer Response
We are sorry that you have had a unsatisfying experience with the BigDog. This unit is our more popular unit and this is usually not the case. Please give us a call directly to discuss the issues you have been having at 800-991-0466 Ext.3 for technical support.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
4/5
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Quality
1/5
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Performance
4/5
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Value
1/5
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Pros:
Features
Cons:
Low Quality, Unreliable, Durability
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Battery back up product
By Paul 
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Purchased 11/02/2012 | 
Review Posted 01/04/2013 
I had a service person hook it up and looks great but really hasn't been used as we have not lost electricity. Nice lights and seems like there isn't any need to do anything at this time. It looks and seems totally automatic and I really hope that's as far as it goes.

This is just in case we were to lose electricity as our lower level is finished. (Your cast iron sump 3/4 pump is awesome as that has functioned well during heavy rains we received this summer). Back to the back up it's only precautionary in case of lost electricity.
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for the review and your trust in our company. We know that you will not regret the decision to chose the Basement Watchdog.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Stood up to Hurricane Sandy
By Louis 
New Jersey
Review Posted 11/02/2012 
I have a summer home at the NJ shore outside of Atlantic City. It is a 95 year old perfectly restored property that is 1 1/2 blocks from the beach. Last year I decided to install 3 of the Basement Watchdog Big Combo units to replace three standard pumps in my 1500 sq. ft. basement.

We have just experienced the devastation of Hurricane Sandy while physically being in Florida for the season. We lost power in the first day of the storm, most likely sometime Monday; and just had the power restored this afternoon (Thursday). We had serious concerns first for our entire property and secondarily for the basement.

Yesterday we discovered that our house has no damage whatsoever, and the basement had a couple inches of water. Today someone physically entered the house and reported that the pumps were back up and running. The batteries were recharged and the basement was already clear of most of the water with only wet spots.

I suspect the three units handled the surge of the storm and lasted until the batteries ran out. Since the specifications are for 7.5 hrs of continuous running, there is no exact way to tell how long they lasted with some intermittent cycling after the storm and high tides passed, but considering this once in a lifetime storm I cannot say enough great things about these units.

For anyone wondering why they should spend more money for these units than ones that cost a lot less- read this again.
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you very much for your recommendation of our combination pumps. We really appreciate your feedback and trust in our company. We are also extremely happy that our combos were able to assist you in such a difficult time when many people flooded and went without livable homes after such a disaster.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Battery Issues
By Carol 
Galena, Ohio
Review Posted 09/02/2012 
An alarm went off indicating a battery problem. After further investigation it turns out that the battery water level was low (no cell was dry). I topped off each cell with water and reset the alarm. The next day the alarm sounded again indicating a battery problem. This went on for weeks until it just stopped sounding.

The response from tech support was slow (took days) and useless. DO NOT buy this system, more trouble than it's worth.
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Manufacturer Response
Carol we are sorry that you were disappointed with your system. We do stand behind our product and are always willing to help our customers. I will assure you that one of our tech support assistants not contacting you right away is out of the ordinary. We are consistently prized with our high standards in customer service and get back to everyone of our customers.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
1/5
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Quality
1/5
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Performance
1/5
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Value
1/5
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Unreliable Electronics
By Scott 
Carmel, Indiana
Review Posted 11/28/2011 
I had my system for about 4 or 5 years when a board in the controller box went bad - fuse blows when plugged in. I called they company and they said I had to remove the systems from my sump and sent it back in for repair. After going through all of that and getting the unit repaired for about $200 I re-installed it and it worked for about another year before the same thing happened again. Needless to say I find that the electronics are unreliable and I am replacing the system with something that I can depend on.
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Manufacturer Response
We are sorry that you were not pleased with this system. We would like to clarify that if the controller is out of warranty we do offer a repair service for about $100-$120 that includes a 1 year warranty on this repair. In your case, it sounds like the repair of your controller may have been covered under warranty. Remember we are always willing and ready to help our customers and if you need assistance please call us directly at 800-991-0466 Ext. 3 for technical support.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
1/5
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Quality
1/5
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Performance
1/5
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Value
1/5
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Great Pump
By Pat 
Morristown, New Jersey
Review Posted 11/03/2011 
Just had an October snowstorm which for NJ is almost unheard of. Lost power for days. This pump cycled on maybe 4 times per hour and battery lasted for days. Saved me a whole lot of problems. Get one before the flood happens!
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for your recommendations and loyalty to our pumps. We really appreciate your trust in our company.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Wow!
By Jeff 
York, Pennsylvania
Purchased 07/26/2011 | 
Review Posted 08/16/2011 
What to say, great price and super fast delivery. Works great.
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for you review. We appreciate your feedback.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Couldn't Keep Up
By Dave 
Lockport, Illinois
Review Posted 05/27/2011 
The rating on the backup system is the same as my Zoeller primary pump, however when the power failed the Watchdog battery backup system was overwhelmed and could not keep up and flooded my basement. This system looks great on paper but was really unimpressed with the quality....
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Manufacturer Response
We are sorry that you are not satisfied with the Bigdog. This system is plenty strong to withdraw 2200 GPH at a 10'f Lift. Please take into consideration that if the lift is higher than this, it will decrease pumping capacity. Feel free to contact us directly if you are in need of further assistance.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
1/5
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Quality
1/5
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1/5
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1/5
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Had It For 6 Years
By Edward 
Ambler, Pennsylvania
Review Posted 05/05/2011 
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I installed my Basement Watchdog in 2005 after determining I needed a serious backup for my existing sump. I installed the Dog on separate piping to the backyard since my initial problem was the street main backing up during a hurricane. My existing tiny sump had no place to pump the water. Now I have two very large sumps that operate independently. The Watchdog is definitely the back up since I have set the float sensor two inches higher than the main pump (both in the same sump)

The Watchdog has performed magnificently. Not a drop of water in the basement in 6 years. It gave me enough confidence to finish the basement two years ago. It does get called to service maybe half dozen times a year in torrential downpours. Never a failure. I really like all the controls and warning lights. I have topped off the fluid twice in 5.5 years (the computer light told me to do it). Alas, I'm now getting a signal that the battery has problems, and I'm not upset at all. It has served well and for a modest price (relative to the glorious Man Cave it protects), I'm going out to pop for a new watchdog battery and acid. Well done Watchdog!
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for your review. Also we would like to mention that for preventative maintenance our customers check the battery fluid levels every 4-6 months. We appreciate your feedback.
Basement Watchdog
Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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