VFD Panel Price Philippines: What Actually Drives Your Cost

There is no public price list for VFD control panels because three variables change the quote every time: pump configuration, enclosure rating, and control features. Configuration is the largest driver. A single-pump panel is the simplest build. A duplex panel, which runs two pumps with one lead and one standby, costs more because it needs an added drive, added wiring, and alternating control logic. A triplex panel, running three pumps, costs more again for the same reasons. Enclosure rating is the second driver: an indoor panel built to a standard enclosure rating is less expensive than an outdoor-rated enclosure that has to withstand weather exposure. Control features are the third driver: basic start-stop control costs less than a panel with remote monitoring, alarm outputs, or integration with a building management system. Because these three variables combine differently for every buyer, JOHOB Hardware Trading does not publish a fixed price and instead quotes against the specific pump kW rating, configuration, and site conditions a buyer submits. This keeps the quoted price accurate to the actual job instead of forcing a buyer into a generic published rate that does not match their configuration. Response on a submitted RFQ is within 1 business day.

JOHOB supplies VFD control panels for single-pump, duplex, and triplex booster, transfer, and submersible pump setups, sized to match the pump's kW rating and the building's demand profile. These panels fall under JOHOB's electrical panels category, which also covers star-delta and motor control center (MCC) panels, and are frequently quoted alongside the pumping and pressure systems (booster, transfer, submersible units) they control. Configuration is the single biggest line item on a quote: a duplex setup is priced above a single-pump setup, and a triplex setup is priced above duplex, because each added pump means an added drive, additional field wiring, and more complex alternation and standby logic in the control scheme. Buyers across NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including PEZA and SBMA locators, can request a configuration-specific quote for any of these three setups. There is no standard or default configuration recommended sight unseen: the right choice depends on redundancy requirements (does the building need a standby pump if the lead pump fails), duty cycle, and available electrical capacity at the site. Submitting the pump kW rating and the number of pumps to be controlled is enough for JOHOB to return an accurate configuration-specific quote within 1 business day of the RFQ.

VFD panels supplied by JOHOB are sourced from an ISO 9001 certified partner factory, meaning the manufacturing process itself operates under a certified quality management system. Electrical components in the panel carry CE marking where applicable, and equipment is TUV SUD tested. These certifications are built into the base quote, not sold as an add-on, because JOHOB does not source panels outside of its certified partner factory relationship. Buyers who need certification documentation for compliance, insurance, or PEZA and SBMA project requirements can request that paperwork as part of the RFQ process. Certification status does not change the three core cost drivers of configuration, enclosure rating, and control features, but it can affect lead time if a buyer requires specific per-unit documentation to be sourced or translated for a project file. For buyers evaluating multiple suppliers, it is worth confirming in writing which certifications apply to the specific panel being quoted rather than to the supplier's product line in general, since certification scope can vary by panel model and configuration.

Standard lead time for a VFD control panel is 21 to 35 days when the configuration is available ex-stock, and 45 to 90 days when the panel is made to order, for example a non-standard enclosure or a custom control feature set. 12% VAT applies to VAT-registered buyers. PEZA and SBMA locators and exporters qualify for zero-VAT treatment on the same panel, so a buyer's VAT status should be confirmed before the quote is finalized, since it changes the final landed cost without changing the panel itself. A JOHOB quote covers delivery nationwide, including NCR, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and PEZA, SBMA, and Clark zones. There is no public price list published for any configuration because the combination of pump count, enclosure rating, control features, and VAT status makes a single published number inaccurate for most buyers. RFQ response time is within 1 business day, so a buyer submitting configuration details in the morning can expect a quote back the same or next business day rather than waiting on a multi-day sales cycle.

An accurate quote depends on five pieces of information from the buyer: the pump's kW rating, the number of pumps to be controlled (single, duplex, or triplex), whether the enclosure will sit indoors or outdoors (which sets the enclosure rating needed), any required control features beyond basic start-stop (remote monitoring, alarm outputs, building management system integration), and the buyer's VAT status (standard 12% VAT versus PEZA or SBMA zero-VAT treatment). Submitting all five at once in the RFQ avoids a back-and-forth cycle and lets JOHOB return a configuration-specific number within 1 business day instead of a rough estimate that changes once missing details surface. Buyers who are not yet sure of their pump's kW rating or configuration can still submit an RFQ with the information they have; JOHOB will flag what is missing rather than guess at a number. Delivery location should also be included, since nationwide coverage spans NCR, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and PEZA, SBMA, and Clark zones, and lead time estimates (21 to 35 days ex-stock, 45 to 90 days made to order) hold only once the full configuration is confirmed.