Single Phase Borewell Submersible Pump Starter Panel Comparison

VUKAR makes nine single phase starter panel models for borewell submersible pumps. They split into two families: the BOM series (no water level controller) and the BOA series (fully automatic, with water level controller). Every model includes VUKAR motor safety and an auto off / stop timer, and covers 0.5 HP to 3 HP single phase motors. Two models — BOM-T and BOM-G — are heavy duty builds, which is why they cost more than the automatic BOA models. The table below shows only what actually differs between models.

Quick answer: which borewell panel do you need?

  • You have an overhead tank and want the pump to start and stop by itself — choose a BOA model (BOA-C, BOA-H or BOA-T). These include a water level controller, and every model with a controller also shows the level.
  • You want the simplest timer-based panel — choose BOM-F, or BOM-H if you want an MCB in the panel.
  • You want to see the tank level without automatic control — choose BOM-V or BOM-W. These add a water level indicator only.
  • You want a heavy duty panel — choose BOM-G, or BOM-T if you also want a clock timer.
  • You want the pump to run at fixed times of day — choose BOM-T or BOA-T. These add a clock timer.
  • You want an MCB built into the panel — choose BOM-H, BOM-W or BOA-H.

Comparison table: all single phase borewell starter panel models

Model Build Water Level Controller Water Level Indicator Cyclic Timer Clock Timer MCB HP range
BOM-F Standard No No No No No 0.5–3 HP
BOM-H Standard No No No No Yes 0.5–3 HP
BOM-V Standard No Yes No No No 0.5–3 HP
BOM-W Standard No Yes No No Yes 0.5–3 HP
BOM-G Heavy duty No No Yes No No 0.5–3 HP
BOM-T Heavy duty No No Yes Yes No 0.5–3 HP
BOA-C Standard Yes Yes Yes No No 0.5–3 HP
BOA-H Standard Yes Yes Yes No Yes 0.5–2 HP
BOA-T Standard Yes Yes Yes Yes No 0.5–2 HP

Motor safety and the auto off / stop timer are standard on all nine models, so they are not shown as columns. For current prices, open the product page for that model, or see the full VUKAR pricelist.

How the model codes work

BO = borewell / openwell body. M = no water level controller. A = automatic, with water level controller. The final letter marks the added feature: H adds an MCB, T adds a clock timer, V adds a water level indicator, W adds both a water level indicator and an MCB. The build type is not encoded in the code — BOM-G and BOM-T are the two heavy duty models.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the VUKAR BOM series and the BOA series?

The BOA series includes a water level controller, so the panel starts and stops the pump based on the water level in your tank. The BOM series has no water level controller and runs on timer control only. BOM models are BOM-F, BOM-G, BOM-H, BOM-T, BOM-V and BOM-W. BOA models are BOA-C, BOA-H and BOA-T.

Why do BOM-T and BOM-G cost more than the automatic BOA models?

Because BOM-T and BOM-G are heavy duty builds. The BOA models have more control features — a water level controller and indicator — but are standard build. If you are choosing on features alone a BOA model gives you more; if the installation needs a heavier panel, BOM-G or BOM-T is the right choice.

Which VUKAR borewell panels are heavy duty?

Two models: BOM-G and BOM-T. BOM-T also adds a clock timer. The other seven models are standard build.

Do the automatic BOA models also show the water level?

Yes. Every VUKAR model with a water level controller includes a water level indicator as well, so BOA-C, BOA-H and BOA-T both display the tank level and act on it. BOM-V and BOM-W display the level but do not control the pump from it.

What is the difference between a water level controller and a water level indicator?

A water level controller switches the pump based on the tank level. A water level indicator only displays the level. Any model with a controller also has an indicator, but not the other way round.

Which VUKAR borewell panel should I choose if I have an overhead tank?

Choose BOA-C, BOA-H or BOA-T. All three include a water level controller. BOA-H adds an MCB and BOA-T adds a clock timer.

Which VUKAR single phase borewell panels include an MCB?

Three models include an MCB: BOM-H, BOM-W and BOA-H.

Which VUKAR borewell panels have a clock timer?

Two models include a clock timer: BOM-T and BOA-T. BOM-T is heavy duty build without a water level controller; BOA-T is standard build with one.

Do all VUKAR borewell panels have an auto off / stop timer?

Yes. Motor safety and an auto off / stop timer are standard on all nine models, so they are not a reason to pick one model over another.

What HP range do VUKAR single phase borewell starter panels cover?

Most models cover 0.5 HP to 3 HP. BOA-H and BOA-T cover 0.5 HP to 2 HP.

Can these panels be used with an openwell pump?

The BOM and BOA models on this page are listed for both borewell and openwell pumps. VUKAR also makes a dedicated openwell range — see the single phase openwell starter panel comparison.

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