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When basement flooding occurs, some homeowners are shocked to discover that the damage is not covered by their homeowners insurance policy. Flood insurance is an add-on to most policies, and standard home insurance doesn’t normally protect against flooding. But what…

With all of today’s modern conveniences, we often don’t think about what we’ll do if something goes wrong until it’s too late. Unless they have an alternative heat source like a wood-burning fireplace, pellet stove owners need to have a…

One of the most frequently asked questions about sump pumps is, “Can I add a battery backup to an existing sump pump?” People are looking for a better alternative to cumbersome battery-operated backup sump pump kits that require the installation…

Whenever you are making emergency preparations for the safety of your home and its occupants, it’s important that you fully understand the operation of every system and component you’re using. We often get asked exactly how the Surefire Stove Sentry…

Self-standing heating devices such as space heaters and pellet stoves, were attributed to be the causes of one third of reported U.S. home heating fires in 2007-2011. As with any method of home heating, there is risk involved with pellet…

There are many variables that determine how long battery backup can be maintained. An inverter-powered battery backup will provide AC power to a conventional submersible sump pump during a power outage. For an inverter-powered battery backup which will maintain the…

***Scroll down to find a calculator tool that will help you determine how long your pellet stove will operate on a battery backup.*** One of the most common questions people have when considering an automatic battery backup for their pellet…

As fuel prices rise and people continue to seek alternative methods for heating their homes, pellet stoves are becoming continuously more popular. In response, homeowners’ insurance companies have had to consider these alternative heating appliances when writing policies for their…

With a given sump pump the only option is to increase battery capacity. This can be done in one of 2 methods: Install a larger battery. Lead acid batteries range in size from group size 24 to 8D. The Manufacturer’s…

When challenged with naming the organizations best-equipped to meet global environmental conditions, most people would answer “the military.” US and NATO armed forces have endured operations in Iraq, Vietnam, the North Pole, and over the world’s oceans. These extreme environments…