Pump Sentry 822 vs 1622: Avoid The #1 Compatibility Mistake
So you’ve finally decided that you want a (new) battery backup system for your sump pump, but now you’re deciding whether you should buy the Pump Sentry 822PS or the 1622PS.
Confusing isn’t it?
The chart below will make everything clear.
These things aren’t cheap so you want to make sure you get the right one from the start. Moreover, sending such a heavy item back is a hassle I don’t want you to go through.
I’m here to help you buy one of these backup options with the confidence that it is right for your existing sump pump. That is, you’re going to find out if you can indeed buy the cheaper 822 instead of the pricier 1622, or not.
First, I want you to understand one thing:
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The #1 mistake people make
You see, the single biggest mistake people make when it comes to buying a Pump Sentry, is that they buy the model 822 while their existing sump pump requires more running amps than the 822 can maintain.
The Pump Sentry 822PS is compatible with sump pumps that do not exceed a running Ampère rate of 9.
Conversely, the Pump Sentry 1622PS is compatible with sump pumps that do not exceed 14A.
In short:
People often own a sump pump that is simply too powerful to be powered by the 822. Those people need to get the 1622 instead.
So how do you know the running amps of your sump pump?
This is where you need to start to sift through the specifications.
Fortunately for you, I’ve done all the work.
Scroll down below to the brand of your sump pump and find the model that you own. Right next to it you’ll see how many running ampere it requires, and whether you should therefore get the Pump Sentry 822PS, or the 1622PS after all.
Easy right?
Is The 822PS Compatible With Your Sump Pump, Or The 1622PS?
Below, I’ve composed a list for you of innumerous popular sump pumps. For each of them, I’ve collected the running amps of that particular sump pump, and have checked that metric for its compatibility with the Pump Sentry 822 and 1622.
Just so that you don’t have to.
So scroll down below to find your sump pump or press control + F and type in the name or brand of your sump pump. Right next to it you will find whether you can get away with buying the pump sentry 822, or whether you’ll have to buy the more expensive 1622 instead.
Lastly, I know I don’t need to tell you that you should read the manual before installation and make sure that the device is properly grounded.. But I just did anyway. Safety first. I’d like you to come back.
Be safe and enjoy your new battery backup system!
Zoeller – Pump Sentry Compatibility
Most Zoeller pumps can run on the Pump Sentry 822PS. Relatively many pumps of this brand, though, require the more powerful and more expensive 1622. Check the table to see if your pump is compatible with the Sentry 822:
| Zoeller Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoeller M267 | 10.4 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M53 | 4.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller ProPack98 | 9.7 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M84 | 7.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller M98 | 9.7 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M95 | 10.5 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M49 | 4.0 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller M81 | 4.0 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller M82 | 5.7 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller M73 | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller M75 | 5.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller M55 | 9.7 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M57 | 9.7 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M59 | 9.7 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M63 | 9.7 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M212 | 6.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Zoeller M264 | 9.4 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M266 | 10.4 | No | Yes |
| Zoeller M211 | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
Superior Pump Compatibility
If you own a Superior Pump and you want to use the Pump Sentry as a backup system, chances are you’re in luck. All 40 Superior Pumps in our database are compatible with the (cheaper!) Pump Sentry 822PS:
| Superior Pump Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Pump 92572 | 4.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92341 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 91330 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92301 | 2.76 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92251 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92250 | 3.82 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92151 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92255 | 3.82 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92260 | 3.82 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92270 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92272 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92257 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92330 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92335 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92342 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92370 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92372 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92331 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92337 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92351 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92352 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92570 | 4.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92531 | 4.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92541 | 4.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92511 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92501 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92507 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92581 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92571 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92731 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92751 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92181 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92333 | 2.76 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92553 | 3.06 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92551 | 3.06 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92305 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92345 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92307 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92505 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92525 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
| Superior Pump 92509 | 7.6 | Yes | Yes |
Liberty Pumps
Most Liberty Pumps will work with the Pump Sentry 822. However, six out of the 31 sump pump models of this brand that we’ve crunched the data for, require the 1622PS to function:
| Liberty Pumps Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Pumps 287 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 280 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 281 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 283 | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 257 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 250 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 251 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 253 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 247 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 240 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 241 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 243 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 290 | 10.4 | No | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 291 | 10.4 | No | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 293 | 10.4 | No | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 297 | 10.4 | No | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 457 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 450 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 451 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 453 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 237 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 230 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 231 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps 233 | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps S37 | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps S38 | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps S37-P | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps S38-2 | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps HT450 | 7.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps HT453 | 7.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps HT41M | 12 | No | Yes |
| Liberty Pumps HT41A | 12 | No | Yes |
WAYNE
Some WAYNE models require the Pump Sentry 1622PS to run, but others will do just fine with the 1622’s little brother: the 822.
Unfortunately, we could not aggregate data for all WAYNE sump pumps just yet. We will update this segment as soon as new data becomes available.
| WAYNE Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE CDT50 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| WAYNE CDU1000 | 9.8 | No | Yes |
| WAYNE CDU790 | 3.65 | Yes | Yes |
| WAYNE CDU800 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| WAYNE CDU980E | 10 | No | Yes |
| WAYNE CICDU790 | / | Unknown | Unknown, but probable |
| WAYNE CICDU800 | Unknown | Unknown, but probable | |
| WAYNE ESP25n | Unknown | Unknown, but probable | |
| WAYNE SPF33 | 3.65 | Yes | Yes |
| WAYNE SPF50 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| WAYNE Basement Guardian | Unknown | Unknown, but probable | |
| WAYNE WST33 | 3.9 | Yes | Yes |
| WAYNE WST50 | / | Unknown | Unknown, but probable |
| WAYNE WST40 | / | Unknown | Unknown, but probable |
| WAYNE WST30 | / | Unknown, but probable | Unknown, but probable |
WaterAce
The only WaterAce model known to us that is NOT compatible with the Pump Sentry 822PS, is the WA50SAS:
| WaterAce Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| WaterAce WA50SAS | 10 | No | Yes |
| WaterAce WA33SAS | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA75CSV | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA75CSW | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA50CSV | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA50CSW | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA33CSV | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA33CSW | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA50PSV | 7 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA50PSW | 7 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA33PSV | 5.3 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA33PSW | 5.3 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA50CPED | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA50PPED | 5.2 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA33CPED | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| WaterAce WA33PPED | 4 | Yes | Yes |
Basement Watchdog
As it turns out, all current Basement Watchdog models are compatible with the 822! Here’s the list of the models we took into consideration, in case you read this at a future date:
| Basement Watchdog Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basement Watchdog BW1050 | 4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog BW1033 | 3.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog BWSS100 | 6.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog BWT050 | 3.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog BWT075 | 4.8 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog SI-33V | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog SI-50V | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog SP-33T | 4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog SP-50T | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Basement Watchdog SW-50T | 6.3 | Yes | Yes |
Pentair Flotec
4 Flotec sump pumps known to us require the 1622PS, and will not work with the 822:
| Pentair Flotec Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flotec E50VLT | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec E75VLT | 6.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec E50TLT | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPCI3350 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPCI5050 | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPPM3600D | 3.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPPSS3000 | 3.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPSC3350A | 9.8 | No | Yes |
| Flotec FPZS25T | 3.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZS33T | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZS33V | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZS50RP | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZS50T | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPSZ50V | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZS75V | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZT7300 | 7.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZT7350 | 7.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZT7450 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec FPZT7550 | 7.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Flotec E3305TLT | 9.8 | No | Yes |
| Flotec E3375TLT | 13 | No | Yes |
| Flotec E5005TLT | 12.5 | No | Yes |
| Flotec FPSE2800A | 7 | Yes | Yes |
Pentair Simer
If you own a Simer sump pump and you want to use a Pump Sentry for a backup system, chances are you can get away with getting the cheapest one of the two. Just two Simer pumps require more power than the 822 can give:
| Pentair Simer Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simer 5023SS | 3.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2161 | 3.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2162 | 3.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2163 | 3.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2164 | 3.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2165 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2166 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2168 | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2883 | 4.1 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 2886 | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 367161 | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 385423 | 10 | No | Yes |
| Simer 386154 | 10 | No | Yes |
| Simer 724643 | 4.7 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 3995 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 4185 | 7.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 4186 | 7.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 4188 | 7.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 4190 | 7.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 5020B-04 | 3.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 5023SS | 3.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 5955 | 6.9 | Yes | Yes |
| Simer 5975 | 7 | Yes | Yes |
Red Lion
Red lion sump pumps are highly compatible with the cheapest version of the Pump Sentry, according to our data:
| Red Lion Model | Running amps | Compatible with 822? | Compatible with 1622? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion RL-SP25T | 6 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SP33T | 4.4 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SP33V | 4.4 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SP50T | 4.4 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SP50V | 4.4 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SC33T | 4.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SC33V | 4.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SC50T | 5.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SC50V | 5.3 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SS50V | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SS50T | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SS100T | 8 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-SC3DUP | Unknown | Unknown, but probable | |
| Red Lion RL-33CSS | 3.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-50CSS | 4 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-75CSS | 5.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-33SC | 5 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RL-50SC | 6.5 | Yes | Yes |
| Red Lion RLSP33PED | 4 | Yes | Yes |
Couldn’t find your sump pump?
I’m sorry to hear that. We try to keep this list as complete as possible and would love to hear which one we missed.
In the meantime, I urge you to find the manual of your sump pump, as the ampère requirements should be listed there. If you’ve lost it, navigate to the website of the manufacturer and you should be able to find it there.
Other differences between the 822PS and the 1622PS
Apart from the difference in running amps capacity, there’s one other specification that sets the 1622 apart from the 822.
The 1622PS has a 42A start current capacity, while the 822PS has 25A start current capacity. That means that during the first three seconds of the sump pump being turned on, the Sentry can feed it more energy to get the motor started. Heavy duty sump pumps may need the 1622PS because of the higher start current capacity.
Where to buy the Pump Sentry 822PS or the 1622PS
Both battery backup systems are conveniently available on Amazon. The two buttons below will bring you to the right page on Amazon.
These are affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when you buy through these links. Thank you – I hope this article has served you well and I hope you enjoy your new (and right!) Pump Sentry!
Justification and disclaimer
This article is the product of hours upon hours of extensive research into over a hundred sump pumps. I believe all data to be correct but do not guarantee it. Information is provided as is. Read the manual carefully and make sure you ground the device properly. Hire an electrician if you’re unsure.
Sump pumps require more power on startup than once they’re running. Consequently, I’ve attempted to aggregate data about the starting amps requirement of all different sump pumps. Precise data about the required starting amps of sump pumps, however, seems to be incredibly hard to find (if available at all). This leads me to believe that this is not a frequent cause of trouble with compatibility, especially in comparison with the running amps. Moreover, SEC America, the producer of the Pump Sentry, writes on its website: “To determine compatibility with pump: User should verify that steady state pump current does not exceed 9A [ editor: / 14A]” without mention of the start amps. Again, I interpret this as running amps being the determining factor in compatibility between sump pumps and the Pump Sentry. Therefore, the compatibility chart only takes the running amps as a determining factor for compatibility.
