{"id":900345,"date":"2025-06-09T16:36:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools-co-ke-xip3.lon1.mystaging.site\/?post_type=product&#038;p=900345"},"modified":"2026-09-11T12:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:11:57","slug":"usk-surface-water-pump-0-75hp-qb-70","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/product\/usk-surface-water-pump-0-75hp-qb-70\/","title":{"rendered":"USK Surface Water Pump 0.75HP QB-70"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:42\"><strong>Key Specifications and What They Mean:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"5:1-8:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:230\"><strong><span class=\"citation-100\">USK QB-70:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-100 citation-end-100\"> This is the model designation.<\/span> Like the QB-60, the &#8220;QB&#8221; series typically refers to peripheral or regenerative pumps, which are known for producing higher pressure (head) relative to their flow rate.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:173\"><strong><span class=\"citation-99\">Surface Water Pump:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-99 citation-end-99\"> This means it&#8217;s designed to operate above the water source, drawing water up via a suction pipe.<\/span> It is not designed to be submerged.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-8:0\"><strong><span class=\"citation-98\">0.75HP (Horsepower):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-98 citation-end-98\"> This is the motor&#8217;s power output.<\/span> 0.75 HP converts to approximately 550 Watts (0.55 KW). <span class=\"citation-97 citation-end-97\">This increased power over the 0.5HP QB-60 allows for greater flow and\/or head.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:76\"><strong>Typical Performance Specifications (based on common QB-70 0.75HP pumps):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"11:1-23:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:256\"><strong>Maximum Head (Vertical Lift):<\/strong> Typically around <strong>40 to 50 meters<\/strong>. This is a significant increase from the QB-60, allowing it to push water to higher floors or over longer distances. A common specification cited for the QB-70 is <strong>40 to 50 meters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:282\"><strong>Maximum Suction Lift:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-96\">Usually remains around <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-96\">8 meters<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-96 citation-end-96\">.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-95 citation-end-95\">While the pump can push higher, its ability to draw water up from the source is limited by atmospheric pressure.<\/span> Always keep the suction lift as short as possible for optimal performance.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:195\"><strong>Maximum Flow Rate:<\/strong> Around <strong>35 to 45 liters per minute (L\/min)<\/strong>, or roughly 2,100 to 2,700 liters per hour. This offers a noticeable increase in water delivery compared to the 0.5HP model.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:117\"><strong>Inlet\/Outlet Size:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-94\">Commonly <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-94\">1 inch x 1 inch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-94 citation-end-94\">.<\/span> This is a standard size for household plumbing.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:131\"><strong>Voltage:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-93\">Single-phase <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-93\">220V\/230V AC (50Hz)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-93 citation-end-93\">, compatible with standard household electrical outlets in Kenya.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:35\"><strong>Motor Speed:<\/strong> Around 2850 RPM.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-23:0\"><strong>Construction:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"18:5-23:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:5-18:37\"><strong>Pump Body:<\/strong> Often cast iron.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:5-19:74\"><strong>Impeller:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-92 citation-end-92\">Typically brass, with peripheral vanes.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:5-20:45\"><strong>Motor Shaft:<\/strong> Often stainless steel.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:5-21:44\"><strong>Mechanical Seal:<\/strong> Ceramic-graphite.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:5-23:0\"><strong>Protection:<\/strong> IP44 (splash-proof).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:24\"><strong>Common Applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"26:1-31:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:138\"><strong>Larger Households:<\/strong> Ideal for providing water to multi-story homes or those with multiple bathrooms where higher pressure is desired.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:113\"><strong>Medium-Sized Garden Irrigation:<\/strong> Can handle sprinklers or drip irrigation for larger gardens than the QB-60.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:103\"><strong>Boosting Municipal Water Pressure:<\/strong> More effective at boosting low pressure for consistent supply.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:93\"><strong>Water Transfer:<\/strong> Efficiently moving larger volumes of clean water between storage tanks.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"30:1-31:0\"><strong>Small Farms\/Greenhouses:<\/strong> Suitable for limited irrigation needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul data-sourcepos=\"26:1-31:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-26:138\"><strong>Larger Households:<\/strong> Ideal for providing water to multi-story homes or those with multiple bathrooms where higher pressure is desired.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"27:1-27:113\"><strong>Medium-Sized Garden Irrigation:<\/strong> Can handle sprinklers or drip irrigation for larger gardens than the QB-60.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"28:1-28:103\"><strong>Boosting Municipal Water Pressure:<\/strong> More effective at boosting low pressure for consistent supply.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"29:1-29:93\"><strong>Water Transfer:<\/strong> Efficiently moving larger volumes of clean water between storage tanks.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"30:1-31:0\"><strong>Small Farms\/Greenhouses:<\/strong> Suitable for limited irrigation 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