{"id":900384,"date":"2025-06-09T17:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools-co-ke-xip3.lon1.mystaging.site\/?post_type=product&#038;p=900384"},"modified":"2026-09-11T12:12:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T12:12:03","slug":"usk-submersible-water-pump-0-5hp-3sdm214","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/product\/usk-submersible-water-pump-0-5hp-3sdm214\/","title":{"rendered":"USK Submersible Water Pump 0.5HP 3SDM214"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:38\"><strong>Understanding the Model (3SDM214):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"5:1-10:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"5:1-7:293\"><strong>3SDM:<\/strong> This is the crucial part of the model code:\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"6:5-7:293\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"6:5-6:304\"><strong><span class=\"citation-179\">3:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-179 citation-end-179\"> Refers to the pump&#8217;s diameter.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-178\">It&#8217;s designed to fit into a <\/span><strong><span class=\"citation-178\">3-inch (approximately 75mm) borehole casing<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-178 citation-end-178\"> (or larger).<\/span> <span class=\"citation-177 citation-end-177\">This is a significant distinction from the more common 4-inch pumps, making it suitable for older or narrower boreholes.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"7:5-7:293\"><strong>SDM:<\/strong> Indicates it&#8217;s a <strong>S<\/strong>ubmersible <strong>D<\/strong>eep well <strong>M<\/strong>ultistage pump. <span class=\"citation-176 citation-end-176\">It has multiple impellers (stages) to build up pressure and lift water from considerable depths.<\/span> <span class=\"citation-175 citation-end-175\">&#8220;SDM&#8221; often implies stainless steel construction for the motor and pump casing.<\/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<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:395\"><strong>2:<\/strong> <span class=\"citation-174\">This number typically indicates the approximate flow rate in cubic meters per hour (<\/span><span class=\"katex\"><span class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"mord\"><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"citation-174\">m<\/span><\/span><span class=\"msupsub\"><span class=\"vlist-t\"><span class=\"vlist-r\"><span class=\"vlist\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"><span class=\"mord mtight\"><span class=\"citation-174\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mord\"><span class=\"citation-174\">\/<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\"><span class=\"citation-174\">h<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"citation-174 citation-end-174\">) at a specific head, or it might refer to a flow series.<\/span> So, a nominal flow rate around <strong>2 <span class=\"katex\"><span class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"mord\"><span class=\"mord text\">m<\/span><span class=\"msupsub\"><span class=\"vlist-t\"><span class=\"vlist-r\"><span class=\"vlist\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"><span class=\"mord mtight\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mord\">\/<\/span><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\">h<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong> (2000 liters per hour or approximately 33 liters per minute) is expected.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-10:0\"><strong>14:<\/strong> This refers to the number of impellers (stages) in the pump. With 14 impellers, this pump is designed to generate a relatively high head (pressure) for its horsepower, allowing it to lift water from significant depths even with a 0.5HP motor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:74\"><strong>USK Submersible Water Pump 0.5HP 3SDM214 Key Features and Performance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"13:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:247\"><strong><span class=\"citation-173\">Submersible Design:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-173 citation-end-173\"> The entire pump (motor and pump end) is designed to be fully immersed in the water within the borehole.<\/span> This ensures quiet operation, eliminates priming issues, and is efficient for deep water extraction.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:317\"><strong>0.5HP (Horsepower):<\/strong> This is the motor&#8217;s power output, approximately 370 Watts (0.37 kW). For a 3-inch submersible pump with 14 impellers, this horsepower focuses on maximizing head rather than flow rate. <span class=\"citation-172 citation-end-172\">It&#8217;s an entry-level power suitable for domestic water supply from deeper narrow boreholes.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:105\"><strong>Voltage:<\/strong> Single-phase 220V\/230V AC (50Hz), compatible with standard household electricity in Kenya.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:248\"><strong>Maximum Head (Vertical Lift):<\/strong> Due to the 14 impellers, a 0.5HP 3SDM214 pump typically has a very good maximum head, often in the range of <strong>80 to 90 meters<\/strong>. This makes it suitable for lifting water from significantly deep, narrow boreholes.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:248\"><strong>Rated Flow Rate:<\/strong> As mentioned, around <strong>2 <span class=\"katex\"><span class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"mord\"><span class=\"mord text\">m<\/span><span class=\"msupsub\"><span class=\"vlist-t\"><span class=\"vlist-r\"><span class=\"vlist\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"><span class=\"mord mtight\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mord\">\/<\/span><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\">h<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> (2000 liters per hour or 33 liters per minute)<\/strong> at its optimal operating head. The flow rate will decrease as the operating depth increases.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"18:1-23:103\"><strong>Construction:<\/strong>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"19:5-23:103\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"19:5-19:82\"><strong>Body:<\/strong> Usually stainless steel (AISI 304 grade) for corrosion resistance.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"20:5-20:139\"><strong>Impellers\/Diffusers:<\/strong> Often made from high-strength thermoplastic (like Noryl or POM) or stainless steel, designed for durability.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"21:5-21:37\"><strong>Motor:<\/strong> Hermetically sealed.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"22:5-22:67\"><strong>Built-in Check Valve:<\/strong> Often included to prevent backflow.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"23:5-23:103\"><strong>Control Box:<\/strong> Comes with a separate control box for capacitor and thermal overload protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"24:1-24:117\"><strong>Minimum Well Diameter:<\/strong> Crucially, it requires a borehole with a minimum diameter of <strong>3 inches (75mm)<\/strong> to fit.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"25:1-25:101\"><strong>Cable Length:<\/strong> Typically supplied with a standard submersible cable length (e.g., 30-50 meters).<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"26:1-27:0\"><strong>Sand Content:<\/strong> Designed for clean water or water with very low sand content (e.g., max 0.25% by weight).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul data-sourcepos=\"13:1-27:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:247\"><strong><span class=\"citation-173\">Submersible Design:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"citation-173 citation-end-173\"> The entire pump (motor and pump end) is designed to be fully immersed in the water within the borehole.<\/span> This ensures quiet operation, eliminates priming issues, and is efficient for deep water extraction.\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:317\"><strong>0.5HP (Horsepower):<\/strong> This is the motor&#8217;s power output, approximately 370 Watts (0.37 kW). For a 3-inch submersible pump with 14 impellers, this horsepower focuses on maximizing head rather than flow rate. <span class=\"citation-172 citation-end-172\">It&#8217;s an entry-level power suitable for domestic water supply from deeper narrow boreholes.<\/span>\n<div class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"15:1-15:105\"><strong>Voltage:<\/strong> Single-phase 220V\/230V AC (50Hz), compatible with standard household electricity in Kenya.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:248\"><strong>Maximum Head (Vertical Lift):<\/strong> Due to the 14 impellers, a 0.5HP 3SDM214 pump typically has a very good maximum head, often in the range of <strong>80 to 90 meters<\/strong>. This makes it suitable for lifting water from significantly deep, narrow boreholes.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:248\"><strong>Rated Flow Rate:<\/strong> As mentioned, around <strong>2 <span class=\"katex\"><span class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"mord\"><span class=\"mord text\">m<\/span><span class=\"msupsub\"><span class=\"vlist-t\"><span class=\"vlist-r\"><span class=\"vlist\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"><span class=\"mord mtight\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mord\">\/<\/span><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\">h<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> (2000 liters per hour or 33 liters per minute)<\/strong> at its optimal operating head. The flow rate will decrease as the operating depth increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":900368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"pwb-brand":[],"product_brand":[134],"product_cat":[29],"product_tag":[269],"class_list":["post-900384","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-usk","product_cat-water-pumps","product_tag-3sdm214","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"brands":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/900384","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=900384"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/900368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=900384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"pwb-brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pwb-brand?post=900384"},{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=900384"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=900384"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/guruexpertpowertools.co.ke\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=900384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}