Sounds like a version of a "ram pump." > From: John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:05:26 -0800 > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] EMERGENCY HOUSE HEAT > > I was watching a home improvement show where they showed an > alternative to > this for the sump pump. It's a special pump which uses pressurized > water to suck in water then off > to the waste line. When the power is off and the sump pump called for > it opens the water line and away it goes... > > wastes *lots* of drinkable water, but does provide sump pump action in > a power failure. > was not cheap $700. > > On Dec 14, 2007, at 6:07 PM, Timothy Robinson wrote: > >> So...Check the current your furnace (blower) demands. Buy a small >> inverter. >> I got a 1,500W one online for about $69.00 a few years ago for sump >> pump >> (just in case). Get a deep cell battery. You're set. I keep the >> battery on a >> trickle charge. Before investing in the generator I'd use the >> inverter in >> power outtages and recharge the battery with one of the crs if >> necessary. > > John > 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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