By: A University Lecturer & Father of Two in Princeton, NJ
A year ago, my basement turned into a disaster zone. A powerful summer storm knocked out power across Princeton, and with it, my sump pump went silent. By the time I realized what had happened, it was too late—a foot of water had already filled the basement.
What followed was an exhausting and costly nightmare: pumping out the floodwater, scrubbing away the mud, replacing a ruined HVAC system and water heater—nearly $10,000 gone in an instant. The worst part? It all could have been avoided if the sump pump had backup power.
Fast forward to this year. Another summer storm, another power outage—but this time, no basement flood.
How Pump Partner Became My Home’s Silent Guardian
As a university lecturer, I commute between Princeton and New York several times a week. I’m often away from home for long hours, and with two energetic boys keeping life busy, I don’t have time to worry about sump pumps and power failures. That’s exactly why I invested in Pump Partner, and let me tell you—it has been an absolute game-changer.
Here’s what happened during the latest outage:
- The storm rolled in late at night, knocking out power to the entire neighborhood.
- I didn’t even wake up. No scrambling downstairs, no rushing to start a backup generator.
- Pump Partner automatically kicked in within milliseconds, keeping my sump pump running like nothing had happened.
- The next morning, my neighbors were outside assessing flood damage, while my basement was completely dry.
I checked the Pump Partner’s LCD display, and it had handled the outage effortlessly. The system had enough battery left to keep going for another full day.
Peace of Mind for Every Storm Season
Before Pump Partner, I used to worry constantly every time I saw a storm warning. Now, I know my home is protected—even if I’m in New York for work, even if I’m asleep, even if we’re away for vacation. No more muddy footprints, no more thousands of dollars in damage, no more stress.
If you live in New Jersey—or anywhere that experiences storm-related power outages—this is a must-have investment. It’s reliable, silent, maintenance-free, and most importantly, it works when you need it most.
Would I recommend it? 100% yes. Pump Partner didn’t just power my sump pump—it protected my home, my savings, and my peace of mind.