Sprinklers for Sale in Kenya

Aqua Hub Kenya is a popular dealer in a wide range of sprinklers of high irrigation performance. Our sprinklers are of plastic heads with brass parts or pure brass material, which guarantees durability in harsh climates. Sprinklers are available for sale in Kenya from KES 300 for small sprinklers to KES 40,000 for large rain gun sprinklers.

Call 0790719020

Quick Takeaways

• Sprinklers range from KES 150 to KES 47,000 depending on sprinkler type.
• Rain guns are suitable for large farms; micro-sprinklers are ideal for small gardens and plants.
• The sprinkler to use depends on crop, water source, and land size
• Sprinkler irrigation enhances high yield and enable year-round farming
• Aqua Hub Kenya offers high-quality sprinklers, including impact, rain guns, micro-sprinklers and rain guns.

What is a sprinkler?

Sprinklers for Sale in Kenya | Sprinklers are equipment for supplying water in a rainfall-like manner to crops in fields or orchards.
For even distribution of water using sprinklers, a farm must have an effective system of pipes, pumps, and valves to regulate the water flow.

Plastic Impact Sprinklers for Sale in Kenya

Sprinklers for Sale in Kenya

Impact Sprinklers

Operate under medium- to high-pressure

Suitable for field crops

Cost: KES 800 – KES 2,500.

Rain Gun Sprinklers

• High-pressure, long-range coverage sprinkler heads for irrigation of tall, large plants.
• Rain Gun sprinklers have high discharge rates, thus matching most crop water needs.
• Applicable in the irrigation of sugarcane, maize, vegetables, wheat, barley and animal feeds.
• Cost: KES 5,000 – KES 47,000

Micro-Sprinklers

• Low-pressure sprinkler heads for small crops.
• Made of a small plastic or metallic head with nozzles.
• Ideal for vegetable gardens, orchards, and flower farms.
• Cost: KES 150 – 50

Pop-up Sprinklers

• Pop-up sprinklers feature a plastic or metallic body that pops out to discharge water in a circular pattern at a high flow rate.
• Has a wide irrigation coverage with 0 – 360-degree rotation.
• Pop-up sprinklers are used for irrigation of lawns, residential compounds and parks.
• Cost: KES 2,800 – 8,000

Cost of Sprinklers for Sale in Kenya

• Micro sprinklers: KES 250 – 500
• Impact sprinklers: KES 800 – 2,500
• Rain guns: KES 5,500 – KES 47,000.

What to consider when Selecting Sprinklers

Size of farm

The size of the land for irrigation determines the size and number of sprinklers you will need.

Type of Crops

The crop meant for sprinkler irrigation should be considered before purchasing sprinklers. Small and shallow root crops require lower pressure and small sprinklers.

Water Pressure

The pressure requirement for your farm will depend on the water source. For the rain guns to work, you need a water pump to achieve high pressure water flow required. Butterfly sprinklers do not require high pressure; water can flow through gravity.

Which Crops to Irrigate Using Sprinklers

Sprinklers are used to water a wide range of vegetables, fruits, cereals and cash crops. The table below shows crops irrigated using different types of sprinklers.

Methods (ways) to Use Sprinklers

• Sprinklers can apply simple hosepipe connections to supply water to farms – The hosepipes can be shifted to different sections once the starting point is properly irrigated.
• Fitting sprinklers to each farm section is another appropriate method to irrigate fields.
• For large farms overhead sprinklers are suitable. They are effective but costly and require large water volumes to water a sizable piece of land.

A flange rain gun sprinkler irrigating a field

How do sprinklers work?

Pumps supply water at the required pressure, and pipes deliver water to the laterals. The water flowing under pressure, once it enters the sprinkler, hits the rotary jets, causing the head to rotate and water to be forced out of the nozzle in sprays.

What is the ideal spacing of sprinklers?

For small farms, equal distances of 15-30 m apart are appropriate.

What determines the rate of water distribution using sprinklers?

The rate of water distribution to the crop depends on the size of the sprinkler head and nozzle.
The sprinkler spacing and operating pressure also affect the distribution of water.

Benefits of Sprinkler Irrigation in Kenya

Sprinkler irrigation offers several advantages:

• Saves time – sprinklers cover a wide area at once.
• No labour needs – with automation, you can remotely control your sprinklers to water crops any time.
• High efficiency – delivers high and uniform irrigation rates.
• Covers large areas efficiently – designed with a large spray coverage distance depending on the size of the sprinkler.
• Suitable for uneven terrain – because of pressurised irrigation, sprinklers can water uneven landscapes uniformly.
• Enhances crop yield – guarantees high yield and year-round production because of sufficient moisture access to plants.

Challenges of Sprinkler Irrigation

• High initial cost
• Water loss through evaporation
• Heavy winds affect distribution efficiency.
• Requires high pressure.
• High cost of irrigation since you must incur pumping costs.

Applications of Sprinklers

• Sprinklers are used in domestic irrigation of lawns and orchards
• Pop-up sprinklers for lawns and fields.
• Industrial use for spraying of metals, painting, and mixing chemicals.
• Sprinklers are suitable for agricultural use in the irrigation of small and large crop farms.

Where to buy Sprinklers for Sale in Kenya

Aqua Hub Kenya is an irrigation system and greenhouse materials supplier and installer.

For quality sprinklers, drip irrigation fittings, greenhouses and other related products;

Call 0790719020 or email info@aquahubkenya.co.ke.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much are sprinklers in Kenya?

KES 300 to KES 47,000, depending on type and size.

2. What are the different types of irrigation sprinkler heads?

Impact sprinklers, rain gun sprinklers, micro-sprinklers and pop-up sprinklers.

3. Which type of sprinkler is best?

It depends on the type of crops and water source and pressure requirements.

4. Can sprinklers be used for all crops?

No. Avoid using them on crops prone to fungal diseases.

5. How many sprinklers can you run off one line?

It depends on the pipe size and flow rate

6. Can I install sprinklers myself?

If you don’t have plumbing skills, our technicians can help you.

7. What pressure is needed for sprinklers?

1.5 – 5 bars depending on the sprinkler size and type.

8. Are sprinklers better than drip irrigation?

It depends on the crop; sprinklers cover more area, and drip is more precise.

9. How long do sprinklers last?

5–10 years.

10. Where can I buy sprinklers in Kenya?

Aqua Hub Kenya