BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS AND DEHUMIDIFIERS

There are a lot of battery backup and dehumidifier systems on the market, and after a lot of research and almost 50 years of experience, our family at Arid has found two products to be of the utmost quality and efficiency.

We get many phone calls from clients who are satisfied with their French drain system — until a storm comes where the power goes out. The custom battery backup system that we put together comes with a 1/2 HP pump and protects your basement twofold: It kicks on when your electric pump doesn't have juice in case of a power failure, and it will also save you if your primary pump malfunctions. In a typical storm, a pump will cycle once every 5-15 minutes. With a major storm, your pump could cycle once every 2 minutes and with a brand new battery, it will last you about 28 hours (we did testing at our shop).  Mind you, if your battery is older or has been used, you will get less than 28 hours. Once the power comes back on, the battery charges itself back up.

With growing concerns about basement mold, the Sante Fe Classic dehumidifier is the first line of defense. This Energy Star high-capacity dehumidifier removes up to 110 pints of water per day (most standard residential units range from 25 to 70 pints per day). The Sante Fe also has superior air filtration, and captures particles (including mold spores) down to 1 micron in size. Providing greater protection than ventilation and air conditioning, this will maintain a medically recommended humidity level of 30-50 percent in your basement.

A distributor for both of these top-of-the-line products, please call Arid for further information and installation.