Name: 0.5 HP Pedrollo pump,
SKU: 10436
Price: 4700.00 KES
Availability: InStock

0.5 HP Pedrollo pump,

KSh4,700.00

Parameter	Specification
Power Output	0.5 HP (0.37 kW)
Operating Voltage	220V–240V AC, 50Hz (Single-phase domestic power)
Maximum Head (Lift)	40 meters ( $\approx 4.0\text{ bar}$ of pressure)
Optimal Working Range	5 to 38 meters
Maximum Flow Rate	2,400 Liters per Hour ( $2.4\text{ m}^3/\text{hr}$ or 40 L/min)
Maximum Suction Lift	8 meters (Must use a foot valve to hold prime)
Inlet / Outlet Size	1-inch x 1-inch female BSP threads
Liquid Temperature Range	Safe for water up to 60°C

When it comes to a 0.5 HP Pedrollo pump, you are almost certainly looking for the iconic Pedrollo PKm 60.

Key Specifications & Performance (PKm 60)

Parameter	Specification
Power Output	0.5 HP (0.37 kW)
Operating Voltage	220V–240V AC, 50Hz (Single-phase domestic power)
Maximum Head (Lift)	40 meters ( $\approx 4.0\text{ bar}$ of pressure)
Optimal Working Range	5 to 38 meters
Maximum Flow Rate	2,400 Liters per Hour ( $2.4\text{ m}^3/\text{hr}$ or 40 L/min)
Maximum Suction Lift	8 meters (Must use a foot valve to hold prime)
Inlet / Outlet Size	1-inch x 1-inch female BSP threads
Liquid Temperature Range	Safe for water up to 60°C

Performance Curve Reality

Peripheral pumps specialize in creating high pressure rather than moving massive floods of water. The higher it pushes, the lower the volume:

At 5 meters height: Yields its maximum volume of 2,400 L/hr (40 L/min).
At 20 meters height: Yields a steady 1,200 L/hr (20 L/min).
At 38 meters height: Volumetric flow drops to around 300 L/hr (5 L/min) as it nears its physical limit.

Core Structural Advantages

Anti-Seizure Design: Cheap peripheral pumps often seize up if left unused for a few weeks because the brass impeller binds to the cast iron housing. Pedrollo integrates a patented aluminum support plate with brass inserts, which completely eliminates impeller jamming after seasonal periods of inactivity.
100% European Build: Unlike generic pumps using copper-clad aluminum wire, Pedrollo uses pure Italian copper stator windings, ensuring the motor runs cooler and resists burning out under voltage drops.
Compact Pressure Setup: It is incredibly compact, allowing it to be easily integrated into automated pressure systems. You can couple it with a digital flow controller (like a Pedrollo EasyPress) to turn it into an on-demand automatic home booster.

Best Applications

Home Booster: Boosting weak municipal water pressure or gravity-fed lines to feed household showers, washing machines, and water heaters.
Tank Transfer: Pumping clean water from a ground-level storage tank or rainwater cistern up to a 2 or 3-story rooftop reservoir.
Small Irrigation: Running backyard lawn sprinklers or drip-irrigation lines.

⚠️ Important Installation Note: This is a surface pump and is not submersible. It must be bolted down in a dry, well-ventilated location protected from rain and harsh weather. Always install a foot valve on the end of your suction pipe and fill the pump body completely with water (priming) before starting it for the first time.