How to select, and install Water Pumps in Kenya

Learn how to install and select the best water pumps in Kenya, through your reliable supplier, Aqua Hub. We are reliable, affordable and dedicated to improve our clients access to irrigation water through our quality pumps.

Water Pumps are ideal agricultural equipment for supplying water to residential homes, farms, and buildings.

Water Pumps for Irrigation

Irrigation water pumps are improving agricultural farming through water supply for irrigation of small-scale and large-scale crop farming.
Our water pumps are quality and tested products of reputable brands in the world. Suitable for a wide range of water sources including dams, rivers, wells and boreholes. You can install water pumps on any nearby water source as long as it meets the water needs and energy requirements are available.

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Irrigation Pumps for Sale in Kenya

Several types of water pumps are available in the market, coming in different water discharge capacities and pressure ratings according to the brand.

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Best Water Pump Supplier in Kenya

Aqua Hub Kenya is a reliable supplier of water pumps. We supply and install best water pumps in Kenya. Our pumps are from the best-known brands in Europe, Asia, and North America.
They include Power Italia, Honda, Pedrollo, Davis & shirtliff, Grundfos, Aico, and Ebara.

We also extend our services to install water pumps and irrigation systems to our clients at affordable costs.

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Water Pump Price in Kenya

The cost of water pumps in Kenya ranges from KES 15,000 to KES 85,000, depending on their size and flow rates.

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Which type of Water Pumps are used in Agriculture?

Submersible water pumps: Designs for drawing water from wells and boreholes. They use solar or electric power.
Surface Centrifugal Pumps: common for supplying water from sources such as tanks, dams, lakes, and pits.
Fuel Engine Pumps : Portable water pumps that are common for supplying water from rivers, dams and lakes. They use diesel, petrol or gasoline to power the engine.

Which irrigation Systems require Pumps?

Sprinkler and overhead irrigation systems need water pumps to deliver water under high pressure and sufficient flow rates.
Rain hose systems also operate on pressure, and they require water pumps to ensure sufficient delivery of irrigation.

How to Get Best Water Pumps

Water pumps are complex devices and finding an efficient one for your water needs can be hard without proper guidance. There are certain steps and things to consider before choosing and installing water pumps.

1. First understand the pump metrics: Metrics include flow rates, suction height, pumping distance and pressure ratings. It must accommodate the system of water needs of your uses.
2. Engage professionals on the best pump to suit your application. For instance, different water supply activities require different pump types.
3. Asses the water source; a pump is recommended for specific water sources as per the suitability and sand content. For example, boreholes require submersible pumps.
4. Source of Power : pumps may be electric, solar, or fuel engine powered types. If you have electricity, you probably need an electric type. On the other hand, a solar powered or fuel powered pump is most reliable for remote areas.
5. Maintenance: Choosing a pump also includes the ease of operation and maintenance. Buy from reputable and renowned brands.

How to Install Water Pumps

1. To ensure proper water suction and distribution, a water pump needs to be installed properly. Follow the steps below;
2. Identify a stable and suitable area near the water source and close to the electric supply to install your pump.
3. Build a shelter to protect your water pump.
4. Connect a flexible suction pipe to the suction port of the pump.
5. Install a non-return valve to near the suction port of the pipe.
6. Connect a delivery pipe to the outlet of the pump using an adapter fitting.
7. Make a pipe connection to the destination of your water supply.
8. Prime and Start your water pump to test its efficiency.

Tips on How to Install Water Pumps

• The inlet pipe connection is the crucial part. Ensure the inlet pipe is same size as the pump inlet.
• Use a flexible pipe as your inlet or suction pipe to ensure continuous suction.
• Connect a union barrel to the pump inlet for easy removal and pump maintenance.
• Install a strainer to prevent debris from being suctioned onto your pump
• Use Teflon tape on all fittings to make an airtight seal to prevent air suction into the pump.
• Install a check valve at the end of the suction pipe to prevent backflow of water.

Proper Use of Pumps

Before you start applying a water pump, you need to know how to start and operate it. A water pump needs to be primed first before it can start pumping water.

How to Prime a Water Pump

If it is an electric water pump, you need to first turn off the electric connection.
Open the priming port cap
Fill the priming port with clean water
Close the priming port and turn on the pump
Increase the pressure of flow by adjusting the pressure switch