I've dealt with a couple different styles. I have some off brand unit that actually does ok when it has to. No name on it, so I can't help with that one. I only went with it because the design has the pump and motor outside the pit. My sump pit is tiny, and the main doesn't leave enough room for a secondary, other than the draw pipe, and float.
The system I've had very good luck with in 2 other homes is Basement Watchdog. I'd have no issue recommending their gear to anyone.
Any battery system isn't going to run for ages. If you're going to be away for days, rather than hours, then the water powered units are possibly a better choice. Keep in mind they take about 2 gallons to move 1. That could lead to a terrifying water bill, but then a flooded basement is likely worse...
I would suggest getting something designed as a system, rather than making your own from a bilge pump, and battery. You want this thing to work when you need it. Also, you really need to keep on top of the batteries. Keep the water topped off. I went through a period of no water in the sump for years, and got complacent. Cooked the water out due to the charger, and wrecked a battery. Just managed to find that, and get it changed before Ida hit us last year. Good thing, because my main failed due to the steel screws rotting out of the impellor enclosure. The backup couldn't quite keep up, but it held it back enough for me to rebuild the main in a hurry... Why they used steel rather than stainless screws in the bottom of a sump, one will never know...
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