On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:10:32 GMT, Don W
wrote:

Having watched a 5HP waste pump empty a flooded basement
in just over an hour (was working on a basement crew,
and the hole we were to work in had flooded to the top
due to an overnight thunderstorm) I've been impressed
by the sight of a 3" hose running at full capacity under
the influence of that little gasoline powered pump.

Have you seen this:

http://www.starmarinedepot.com/Rule+...bmersible.html

Assuming you have an adequate battery bank, it is probably quicker to
activate and more reliable than a gas driven pump. I understand that
some of the rescue outfits are carrying them aboard for emergency
pumping situations.