Battery Powered Water Supply?

We live in the country and we do not own a back-up generator. When we have a power outages we have no WATER/HEAT/A.C./LIGHTS etc.... Is it possible to rig-up a battery (only for emergencies)to at least keep the water flowing during power outages?
- Kris (age 40)
Leesburg,OH,USA

I am assuming that your water comes from a well and is powered by an AC pump.   If so, you can buy a DC to AC converter that will do the trick.   You have to redo the wiring to the pump so that it can plug into the converter.  Make sure you have a really heavy duty battery, preferably of the deep cycle variety. 
You also need to buy a battery charger.  Also you might want to consult a local electrician.

LeeH

(published on 02/03/2010)