Farming is the most reliable venture in Kenya. However, most farmers are left with the specific question to answer ,” Which option to go for Rain hose or Sprinklers ? Aqua Hub, Kenya – Greenhouse & Irrigation CompanyRain Hose Irrigation Kits in Kenya will try to answer this question and enlighten farmers 0n various modern irrigation methods.
Which option to go for Rain hose or Sprinklers ?|Rain Hose & Sprinkler in Kenya
- Sprinklers are irrigation system appliances for watering lawns, farms, golf & football fields, and agricultural crops.
- Rain Hoses are pipes are complex sprinkler systems that implement nano punching technology in irrigating crops.
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- Sprinklers have a spray radius ranging from 8-40 m depending on the s
- ize of the sprinkler. For ¾ inch sprinkler spray radius is 8-12 m, 1 inch sprinkler has 12 – 20 m, 1.5-inch sprinkler has 20 – 28 m and 2-inch sprinkler 28 – 36 m.
For rain hose pipes, the spray radius is determined by the diameter and length of the pipes. 32 mm, 40 mm and 50 mm hose pipes have spray radiuses of 3, 5 and 7 m respectively. - Water moving under pressure in sprinkler pipe systems hits the sprinkler rotary jets and swirls It, causing pressure reduction at the nozzle, which allows water to flow out in sprays.
- Rain hose systems only allows water to flow under high pressure and flow out of the nano holes in high pressure spray jet the
rows. The end caps prevent water from flowing out.
How to install Sprinklers for Irrigation in Kenya
- Connect the lay flat pipe to the source( The pump)
- Enhance the main piping and the sub main pipe. The main pipe should be broader to build more pressure.
- Connect Main pipes to sub main and introduce control valve
- Mark the sprinkler points according to their spray radius and pressure requirements
- Connect the pipe to the sprinkler using saddle clamps or HDPE Tee
- Complete the sprinkler settings – Make sure you connect the end cork.
- Run your system
How to install Rain hose Pipes for Irrigation in Kenya
- Just as you had used the main piping in sprinklers, connect the same in rain hose system
- Give provisions for control valves at every junction
- Connect the lay flat rain pipe to the main pipe using: Saddle clamp, Hex Nipple , Ballcocks, and Rain Hose offtake
- Finnish the connections and apply the end corks
- Open and run your system
What crops uses Sprinklers for Irrigation?
- Coffee
- Tea
- Pinnaples
- Maize
- Muguka
- Beans
What crops uses Rain Hose Irrigation System?
- Onions ( Highly recommended)
- All vegetables
- All crops that use drip lines
- Maize
- Beans
- Capsicum
Rain Hose Prices in Kenya : Sprinkler Prices in Kenya
| Type of Irrigation Used cost in KES | |||
| Size of the Land | Drip Kits | Button Drippers | Rain Hose Irrigation System |
| 1 acre | 130,000 | 115,000 | 100,000 |
| 1/2 acre | 61,000 | 55,000 | 50,000 |
| 1/4 acre | 40,000 | 35,000 | 33,000 |
| 1/8 acre | 23,000 | 22,000 | 20,000 |
Cost of Rain Hose System per Acre in Kenya
The cost of Rain Hose system per acre in Kenya is KES. 100,000 to 115,000 depending on the type of crops to be done
Cost of Sprinkler System per Acre in Kenya
The cost of Sprinkler system per acre in Kenya is KES. 120,000 to 125,000 depending on the type of crops to be done and the area to be covered
Cost of Button Drippers per Acre in Kenya
The cost of Sprinkler system per acre in Kenya is KES. 100,000 to 125,000 depending on the type of fruits or crops to be done
Cost of Drip Kit per Acre in Kenya
Drip Kits will cost KES. 130,000 to 160,000.
| Drip Kit Prices in Kenya | |||
| Size/ Line per bed | 1 Line per Bed | 2 lines per Bed | 3 Lines per Bed |
| 1 acre | 75,000 | 130,000 | 160,000 |
| 1/2 acre | 40,000 | 61,000 | 71,000 |
| 1/4 acre | 28,000 | 40,000 | 50,000 |
| 1/8 acre | 13,000 | 23,000 | 26,000 |
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Which option to go for Rain hose or Sprinklers ?
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