What Size Cable for Submersible Pump in Pakistan?

Deep well submersible pumps for borehole/tubewell water extraction. Cable goes deep underground. Expert recommendations from Pakistan's leading cable manufacturer.

Updated: January 21, 2025 5 min read By Pilone Cables Technical Team

Quick Answer

Submersible Pump requires 4mm Copper Cable

750-2200W
Power
4-10A
Current
20A
MCB

Understanding Submersible Water Pump Power Requirements

Deep Well Submersible Pump typically consumes 750-2200W of power. At Pakistan's standard voltage of 220V, this translates to approximately 4-10A of current.

Deep well submersible pumps for borehole/tubewell water extraction. Cable goes deep underground.

Technical Specifications

Parameter Value
Appliance Deep Well Submersible Pump
Power Consumption 750-2200W
Current Draw 4-10A
Recommended Cable 4mm Copper
MCB Size 20A

Why 4mm Cable?

Long cable runs (50-200m) in submersible installations cause significant voltage drop. 4mm minimum required to maintain motor performance.

4mm Cable

4mm Flexible Copper Cable

Perfect for submersible water pump wiring

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Safety Tips for Submersible Water Pump

  • Use submersible-rated cable with waterproof insulation
  • Never splice cable inside well - use single run
  • Install dry-run protection relay
  • Check insulation resistance annually

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Frequently Asked Questions

How deep can submersible cable go?

With proper sizing, up to 200m. Calculate voltage drop for your specific depth.

3-core or 4-core for submersible?

4-core recommended: 3 for power, 1 for control/earth.

Submersible cable vs normal cable?

Submersible cable has special water-resistant insulation. Normal cable will fail underground.

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