{"id":900347,"date":"2025-06-09T16:41:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T16:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools-co-ke-xip3.lon1.mystaging.site\/?post_type=product&#038;p=900347"},"modified":"2026-09-11T12:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:11:58","slug":"usk-surface-water-pump-1hp-jet-100","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/product\/usk-surface-water-pump-1hp-jet-100\/","title":{"rendered":"USK Surface Water Pump 1HP JET-100"},"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=\"5:1-5:304\"><strong><span class=\"citation-113\">USK JET-100:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-113 citation-end-113\"> This model designation indicates it&#8217;s a self-priming jet pump.<\/span> Jet pumps use a venturi system to create a vacuum, allowing them to draw water from greater depths than traditional centrifugal pumps and to re-prime themselves more easily if the suction line loses water.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:148\"><strong>Surface Water Pump:<\/strong> It&#8217;s designed to be installed above the water level, drawing water up through a suction pipe. It&#8217;s not a submersible pump.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:1-8:0\"><strong><span class=\"citation-112\">1HP (Horsepower):<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-112 citation-end-112\"> This is the motor&#8217;s power output, equivalent to approximately 0.75 KW.<\/span> This horsepower provides a strong balance of flow rate and pressure for various uses.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:75\"><strong>Typical Performance Specifications (based on common JET-100 1HP pumps):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"11:1-21:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:243\"><strong>Maximum Head (Vertical Lift):<\/strong> Typically around <strong>45 to 51 meters<\/strong>. <span class=\"citation-111 citation-end-111\">This is excellent pressure, making it suitable for supplying water to multi-story buildings (e.g., 3-5 floors) or for pushing water over long distances.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:321\"><strong><span class=\"citation-110\">Maximum Suction Lift:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-110 citation-end-110\"> A key advantage of jet pumps is their improved suction capability.<\/span> While a standard maximum is often cited as <strong>8-9 meters<\/strong>, jet pumps are generally more effective at drawing from wells or tanks with slightly lower water levels within this range compared to peripheral pumps.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:238\"><strong>Maximum Flow Rate:<\/strong> Around <strong>50 to 60 liters per minute (L\/min)<\/strong>, which translates to 3,000 to 3,600 liters per hour (3.0-3.6 m\u00b3\/h). This is a good flow rate for a household with multiple water outlets or for small-scale irrigation.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:111\"><strong>Inlet\/Outlet Size:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-109\">Commonly <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-109\">1 inch x 1 inch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-109 citation-end-109\">.<\/span> This is standard for domestic plumbing.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:126\"><strong>Voltage:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-108\">Single-phase <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-108\">220V\/230V AC (50Hz)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-108 citation-end-108\">, compatible with standard household electricity in Kenya.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:95\"><strong>Impeller:<\/strong> Typically <strong>brass<\/strong> (or bronze), known for durability and corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:78\"><strong><span class=\"citation-107\">Pump Body:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-107\"> Often <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-107\">cast iron<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-107 citation-end-107\"> for robust construction.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-18:107\"><strong><span class=\"citation-106\">Motor Windings:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-106 citation-end-106\"> Often specified as 100% copper winding for efficiency and longevity.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:1-19:111\"><strong><span class=\"citation-105\">Thermal Protection:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"> Integrated thermal protection to prevent the motor from overheating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul data-sourcepos=\"11:1-21:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:243\"><strong>Maximum Head (Vertical Lift):<\/strong> Typically around <strong>45 to 51 meters<\/strong>. <span class=\"citation-111 citation-end-111\">This is excellent pressure, making it suitable for supplying water to multi-story buildings (e.g., 3-5 floors) or for pushing water over long distances.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:321\"><strong><span class=\"citation-110\">Maximum Suction Lift:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-110 citation-end-110\"> A key advantage of jet pumps is their improved suction capability.<\/span> While a standard maximum is often cited as <strong>8-9 meters<\/strong>, jet pumps are generally more effective at drawing from wells or tanks with slightly lower water levels within this range compared to peripheral pumps.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:238\"><strong>Maximum Flow Rate:<\/strong> Around <strong>50 to 60 liters per minute (L\/min)<\/strong>, which translates to 3,000 to 3,600 liters per hour (3.0-3.6 m\u00b3\/h). This is a good flow rate for a household with multiple water outlets or for small-scale irrigation.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:111\"><strong>Inlet\/Outlet Size:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-109\">Commonly <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-109\">1 inch x 1 inch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-109 citation-end-109\">.<\/span> This is standard for domestic plumbing.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:126\"><strong>Voltage:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-108\">Single-phase <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-108\">220V\/230V AC (50Hz)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-108 citation-end-108\">, compatible with standard household electricity in Kenya.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:95\"><strong>Impeller:<\/strong> Typically <strong>brass<\/strong> (or bronze), known for durability and corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:78\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":900348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"pwb-brand":[],"product_brand":[134],"product_cat":[29],"product_tag":[247],"class_list":["post-900347","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-usk","product_cat-water-pumps","product_tag-jet-100","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"brands":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/900347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=900347"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/900348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=900347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pwb-brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pwb-brand?post=900347"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=900347"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=900347"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=900347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}