Sprinkler Irrigation System in Kenya
Aqua Hub’s sprinklers are available in various sizes and types and are suitable for various field crops.
Our Sprinkler irrigation systems come in categories for small and large areas in several regions nationwide.
Sprinklers in Kenya
Aqua Hub’s sprinklers come in different types including micro sprinklers, rain guns, and impact sprinkler heads.
Sprinklers are in plastic or metallic designs which are efficient for use in your irrigation farming.
Sprinkler Irrigation System Price in Kenya
The cost of a Sprinkler System varies as per the size of the sprinkler head and the farm. In, addition, the model of the sprinkler heads to use and the complexity of the system also affect the cost. Sprinkler irrigation systems for an acre cost around KES 50,000 to KES 100,000.
Sprinkler Prices in Kenya
In Kenya the cost of sprinklers according to the best suppliers in the market are;
Impact Sprinklers: Ranges from KES 1,800 to KES 3,800.
Micro Sprinklers: Can be as low as KES 150 to KES to KES 250
Rain Gun Sprinkler Price in Kenya
Rain Guns: Ranges from KES 8,000 to KES 27,000.
Pop Up sprinkler Price in Kenya
They are priced as per the size of every pop up sprinkler head. The cost of pop up sprinklers can vary from KES 2700 to KES 4500.
Best Sprinkler Irrigation System in Kenya
Aqua Hub has the best sprinkler irrigation systems in Kenya. Our Sprinklers are made of long-life brass and plastic body materials. We price our sprinkler systems at relatively affordable prices at the market.
Spray Irrigation System Layout
- Pump Unit
- Mainline and sub-mainlines
- Risers
- Sprinklers
How Sprinkler Irrigation System Works
A sprinkler irrigation system irrigates plants from a top-level above the plants’ heights in an overhead manner. It releases water at high pressure and can thus release water in rotational motion to all parts of the farm.
How to Design Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
The layout of sprinkler systems can take an underground layout or a simple surface connection.
When installing sprinklers, pipe connections must be the same diameter to prevent pressure drop.
Sprinklers are positioned to overlap to ensure that no patches are left dry on the farm sections.
How to Select a Pump for Sprinkler Systems
Consider the number of sprinklers and the desirable flow rate on your farm and compare it to the pump’s performance chart. The desired pressure should be within the range of the pressure and discharge rate of the pump.
Crops to Irrigate with Sprinkler Irrigation System
Sprinklers are the ideal irrigation kits for plants that need more water for growth.
Cereals: Corn, millet, rice, sorghum and peas
Fruits: Pawpaw, citrus, watermelons, berries, apples and pineapple.
Cash crops: Cotton, sugarcane, barley, avocado, coffee, tea and cocoa.
Types of Sprinklers
Single Movable Sprinkler System: a sprinkler connection that is designed to use one movable sprinkler on the entire farm. It uses big sprinkler heads such as rain guns or flange rain guns which cover a wide area.
Lateral Sprinkler System: Works with multiple sprinklers connected to a water supply pipe connection. The supply pipe is connected to laterals that distribute water to each sprinkler.
Components of Sprinkler Irrigation System
Single Sprinkler Connection
- Tank
- Flexible Hose or HDPE Supply Pipe
- Sprinkler Head
- Tank Connector
- Fittings
Laser Sprinkler Connection
- Sprinklers
- HDPE pipes
- Lateral HDPE pipe
- Ball Valves
- Tee fittings
- Tank and connector
- Gate Valve
- Ips Lateral Pipes
- Elbow Connector
Flow Rate
The flow rates of sprinklers varies according to the size of each sprinkler head.
Flow rates of sprinklers vary from 4 to 11 gallons per hour depending on the size of the nozzle.
Working Pressure for Sprinklers
Sprinklers require a pressure of 1- 2 bars to operate effectively.
Operation and Maintenance of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
Sprinkler irrigation should be done on a calm day as wind can adversely affect the distribution of water.
Trench sections with ball control valves should be covered with hollow containers to prevent them from getting buried.
Advantages of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
1. Can Provide Uniform water supply to all sections of a farm
2. They are in a wide range of types to choose as per the crops to plant
3. Durable since they are made from resistant plastic and metallic materials.
4. Sprinklers are less expensive than drip kits
5. Easier to install and maintain
