1HP VFD Price in the Philippines: What Determines Your Quote

A 1HP VFD panel does not have one public price in the Philippines because the cost is quote-based, not published, this applies across every horsepower rating JOHOB Hardware Trading supplies. Three variables move the number most: panel configuration, certification level, and what is bundled into the enclosure. A simplex panel built around a single 1HP motor costs less than a duplex configuration sized for alternating or standby pumps, even at the same horsepower, because duplex panels carry additional contactors, controls, and wiring. Certification level is the second lever. Equipment built to CE marking for the electrical components and sourced from an ISO 9001 certified partner factory costs more than uncertified equivalents, but it is the certification that protects a buyer during inspection, warranty claims, and resale. The third lever is what the quote includes: enclosure rating (indoor vs outdoor, IP-rated), accessories such as pressure transducers or flow switches, and freight to the installation site. JOHOB Hardware Trading quotes each configuration individually rather than publishing a price list, because a 1HP panel for a small workshop and a 1HP panel for a food-grade processing line can carry very different certification and accessory requirements even at the same horsepower. Buyers who want an accurate number should specify motor rating, phase (single or three-phase), enclosure type, and installation site before requesting a quote, this cuts the back-and-forth needed to issue a firm price.

Four specifications drive most of the price variance on a 1HP VFD panel. Panel configuration comes first: simplex panels control one pump, duplex panels control two pumps with alternation or lead-lag logic, and triplex panels control three, JOHOB Hardware Trading supplies VFD duplex control panels as a standard product line alongside simplex builds. Motor phase is the second factor. Many 1HP motors in the Philippines run single-phase on existing building power, while others are specified three-phase for better VFD compatibility and motor life, the choice changes the drive and wiring inside the panel. Enclosure rating is the third factor. An indoor panel in a controlled utility room costs less than an outdoor-rated, IP55 enclosure built for exposure to heat, dust, or moisture, JOHOB Hardware Trading supplies IP55 outdoor VFD panels as a separate product line for sites without indoor panel space. The fourth factor is accessories and controls bundled into the quote: pressure transducers, dry-run protection, flow switches, and remote monitoring all add to the base panel cost. None of these factors are optional line items a buyer can skip to get a lower number, they are specification decisions that determine whether the panel protects the pump and motor over its service life. The accurate way to compare a 1HP VFD quote against another supplier's is to confirm all four factors match before comparing the number itself.

Certification level changes the price of a 1HP VFD panel because it changes what is verified and warrantied behind the quote. JOHOB Hardware Trading supplies VFD panels with CE marking on the electrical components, this marking confirms the equipment meets applicable electrical safety and EMC requirements and is widely recognized by PH procurement and facilities teams as a baseline for industrial electrical equipment. The panels are also sourced from an ISO 9001 certified partner factory, meaning the manufacturing process itself is certified for a documented quality management system, not just the finished part. Where applicable, equipment is TUV SUD tested, an independent third-party test rather than a self-declared spec sheet. None of these certifications are the only acceptable standard in the Philippines, uncertified or self-declared panels exist at a lower price point, but they shift inspection and liability risk onto the buyer if a panel fails during commissioning or under warranty. For institutional buyers (hospitals, food processing, PEZA and SBMA locators), certification documentation is often a procurement requirement before a purchase order can be issued, not an optional upgrade. Buyers evaluating a 1HP VFD quote should ask any supplier for the certification paperwork behind the number, not just the certification claim, before comparing prices across suppliers.

A 1HP VFD panel quote from JOHOB Hardware Trading is a landed, all-in number, not a base unit price with line items added later. 12% VAT applies for VAT-registered buyers, standard under PH tax rules, VAT-registered PEZA and SBMA locators and exporters qualify for zero-VAT treatment on the same panel. Lead time depends on whether the configuration is held ex-stock or built to order. Standard ex-stock configurations ship in 21 to 35 days, made-to-order configurations (custom enclosure, accessories, or certification documentation) run 45 to 90 days. Buyers on a fixed commissioning date should confirm which lead time applies to their specific configuration before locking in a project schedule, a duplex or outdoor-rated panel is more likely to fall into the made-to-order window than a standard indoor simplex unit. JOHOB Hardware Trading responds to RFQs within 1 business day, so a buyer who submits motor rating, phase, enclosure requirement, and site location can expect a firm, itemized quote back quickly rather than waiting a week for a reply. The quote itself should state VAT treatment, lead time, and what is included (panel, accessories, freight, after-sales support) in writing, so there are no surprises between the quoted number and the final invoice.

JOHOB Hardware Trading supplies 1HP VFD panels nationwide, covering NCR, the rest of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This includes PEZA and SBMA economic zone locations and the Clark Freeport area, relevant because these buyers often have zero-VAT eligibility on a VFD purchase and different documentation requirements than a standard domestic buyer. Freight and site access affect delivery timing on top of the standard 21 to 35 day ex-stock or 45 to 90 day made-to-order lead time, a panel headed to a Luzon site near Metro Manila typically moves faster than one headed to an island location requiring inter-island freight. Buyers outside Metro Manila should flag their exact delivery location when requesting a quote so freight cost and realistic delivery date are included in the number from the start, rather than added as a surprise line item later. Nationwide coverage also means a buyer does not need a separate regional supplier for a small, single 1HP panel versus a larger industrial order, the same supplier, certification standards, and after-sales support apply across order sizes and locations.

The fastest way to get an accurate 1HP VFD price is to submit a complete specification in the first RFQ rather than asking for a ballpark number. Include motor rating (1HP) and whether it is single-phase or three-phase, panel configuration (simplex, duplex, or triplex), enclosure requirement (indoor or outdoor, IP rating if known), site location (for freight and lead-time accuracy), and whether the buyer is PEZA, SBMA-registered, or VAT-registered for tax treatment. JOHOB Hardware Trading responds to RFQs within 1 business day with a quote that states configuration, certification level, VAT treatment, lead time, and what is included. Buyers comparing multiple supplier quotes should confirm each quote covers the same four factors (configuration, phase, enclosure, certification) before comparing the number itself, two quotes for a 1HP VFD panel can differ by a wide margin simply because one includes CE marking and ISO 9001 certified-factory sourcing and the other does not. A quote request can be submitted directly through JOHOB's RFQ form with the specification details above, there is no public price list to check against because panel configuration varies too much between sites to quote accurately without those details.