Cé go bhfuil sé fíor go n -oibríonn caidéal jockey go príomha ar ghnáthchumhacht, tá sé ríthábhachtach foinse cumhachta iontaofa a bheith agat chun feidhmiúlacht an chaidéil a chinntiú le linn éigeandálaí. Jockey pumps are designed to maintain pressure in the fire protection system, and if there is a power outage, the system may not function as intended. Therefore, while a jockey pump can operate on standard electrical power, it is often recommended to have an emergency power source, such as a generator or battery backup, to ensure that the jockey pump remains operational during critical situations. Cuidíonn an iomarcaíocht seo le ráthú go bhfuil an córas cosanta dóiteáin réidh i gcónaí chun freagairt go héifeachtach, beag beann ar infhaighteacht cumhachta.