Match pump HP to your total head (suction lift + delivery height) and flow need. For most homes in Guwahati and Assam, a 0.5–1 HP Kirloskar monoblock pump is sufficient; deeper borewells or longer delivery runs call for 1.5–2 HP or a submersible. Multi Trade Combines, authorised Kirloskar dealer on AT Road, Guwahati, can guide you to the right spec.
The rule of thumb: match HP to your total head (suction + delivery lift) and flow requirement. For a standard domestic house in Guwahati with an open sump and overhead tank, a 0.5 HP monoblock handles a single bathroom or small flat; a 1 HP monoblock comfortably serves a two-to-three storey house. For agricultural irrigation covering half an acre or more, 2 HP to 5 HP is typical.
Total head is the sum of vertical suction lift (ground level to pump inlet) plus vertical delivery height (pump to overhead tank or field outlet) plus friction losses in the pipe. As a simple check: if your total head is under 25 metres and your flow need is under 1,500 litres per hour, a 1 HP Kirloskar monoblock is sufficient for a typical NE household. If the borewell is deeper than 8 metres, total head exceeds 30 metres, or you need continuous high-volume supply, move to a 1.5 HP or 2 HP submersible pump.
Voltage stability also matters in Assam. Kirloskar pumps are designed with this in mind and operate across a reasonable voltage band without motor damage. Multi Trade Combines stocks the Kirloskar Star-1 (0.5 HP), Star Plus-1 (1 HP), and Kirloskar KOS series submersibles — we can walk you through the selection based on your actual well depth, pipe diameter and distance to the tank.
A 0.5 HP to 1 HP monoblock pump is typically sufficient for a two-storey house with an open well or sump at ground level — assuming a suction lift of 5–7 metres and a delivery head of 10–15 metres to the overhead tank. If the borewell depth exceeds 25 feet, you will need a submersible pump instead. Multi Trade Combines can recommend the right Kirloskar model for your specific layout.
A monoblock pump sits above the water source and draws water up via suction — suited for open wells, sumps, and surface water tanks up to about 8 metres suction depth. A submersible pump is submerged inside the borewell or sump and pushes water up, making it the correct choice for deep borewells where suction lift exceeds the monoblock's limit.
Yes. Multi Trade Combines is an authorised Kirloskar dealer on AT Road, Guwahati. We stock monoblock pumps, submersible pumps, and pump motors across the 0.5 HP to 5 HP range commonly used for domestic, agricultural and light commercial applications. Call +91 91812 13332 for current stock.