Aqua Hub has the best drip irrigation accessories and expertise in how to connect and install them into an effective system.

Drip Irrigation Supplier in Kenya

We are the best irrigation company to entrust in your project consultation and setup. We are known for quality and reputable work with reliable customer service and a technical team.

What is Drip Irrigation?

Drip irrigation is a water supply method connection proven to preserve water and nutrients that could have been wasted in overhead irrigation. Through this method, water goes straight to the root zone in a drip manner, thus equally reaching each plant.

Drip Irrigation System

A drip irrigation system combines components that make up a drip system. Our drip Kits are designed according to the type and size of farm to irrigate.
We supply drip kit accessories for small to large-scale irrigation projects to every part of Kenya.

Drip Irrigation: Cost of Drip Irrigation for 1 Acre

Drip irrigation for 1 acre is KES 100,000 to 140,000 for 2 lines per bed and KES 160,000 to 180,000 for 3 lines per bed.

Driplines for Sale

Our driplines are available for sale at KES 8,500 per 1000m roll. We are the number one recognized dripline supplier in Kenya and East Africa.
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Components of Drip Systems

Tank: For water storage
Tank Connector: Connection of pipes to a water tank
Mainline Pipes: Pipes laid from the water source to supply water to the sub mainline or branching pipes.
Sub mainline Pipes: Joins to the mainline pipes to distribute water to driplines
Driplines: Available in emitter spacings of 15cm, 20cm and 30 cm sizes.
Valves: Controls the flow of water in a drip irrigation system.
Fittings: For connection of pipes and other components.
Water Filter: traps dirt, sediments, and particles that may clog the system.
Fertilizer Injector: To feed fertilizers into the drip irrigation system for supply to plants.
Backflow Preventer: Prevents water from flowing back to the source.
Pressure Regulator: Regulates the pressure of the system.
Air Valves: To release air buildup in the drip irrigation system
End Caps: Seals the end of pipes to prevent water loss.

Drip Irrigation: Design and Layout

We install drip kits in the following layouts;

• 1 line per Bed: Takes 1 line of dripline on the planting bed. For crops that require wide spacing.
• 2 line per Bed : Takes 2 lines of dripline and suits crops that have moderate spacing
• 3 Line Per Bed: It requires 3 lines of dripline laid on the beds.
• 4 Lines Per Bed: It takes 4 driplines in each bed

How does Drip Irrigation Work?

Drip irrigation distributes water to crops through a connection of pipes, control valves, driplines and other filtration kits. The system may vary in efficiency and performance according to the connection and components used.
They can be simple or complex systems with automated features that are high effective.

Which Crops to Irrigate Using Drip Irrigation?

• Vegetables ; kales, spinach, cabbage, cucumbers and pumpkins
• Fruits; strawberries, raspberries, passion fruits, watermelons, and pineapple.
• Cut flowers; roses and carnations.
• Onions, tomato and capsicum
• Cereals; peas, beans, and corn.

Steps for Drip Kit Installation

1. Research and  Check our drip kit prices
2. Organize a site visit to check the landscape and suitability of your land.
3. Purchase Drip Kits from Aqua Hub Kenya
4. Clear and prepare the land to enhance installation
5. Cultivate the land to avoid the inconvenience that could occur later once the drip kits are laid.
6. Prepare raised beds spaced 30 cm apart.
7. Install drip irrigation kits

How to Connect Drip Kits

1. Start by Constructing a structure to hold the water tank. Use Steel metal stands or strong Poles. Should be 3 m tall.
2. Set up a water tank on the structure.
3. Drill the tank near the bottom and connect the tank connector.
4. Prepare the trenches for laying mainline and sub-mainline pipes
5. Connect the mainline HDPE pipe to the tank Connector.
6. Install a water filter on the mainline connection near the tank.
7. Lay mainline pipes on the ground and connect to the source mainline pipe.
8. Prepare a hydrant and install it on the connection to a branching section of the farm.
9. Connect the sub mainline HDPE pipes.
10. Measure and mark the sections to make a connection with vertical riser pipes.
11. Drill the marked sections and insert rubber rings.
12. Use a starter connector to join the risers to the sub-mainline pipe.
13. The next step is to lay the driplines on the beds.
14. Then Connect the risers to the driplines using an offtake connector.
15. Proceed to test and flush the system
16. Insertion of end caps on the driplines and sub mainlines follow.
17. Finally, Bury the trenches to secure the pipes.

Irrigation Frequency, Duration, and time

The ideal number of times to irrigate your crops is at least 3 times a week.
Irrigation should be done in the morning or late afternoon.
Open the system for 30 minutes to ensure sufficient irrigation.

Drip Irrigation Compared to Sprinklers: Which is Better?

7 Benefits of Drip Irrigation

1. It suppresses weed growth as it minimizes water contact with the rows between the plant lines
2. Saves much water from waste
3. Lowers the labor requirements needed for irrigation
4. It prevents fungal infections since there is minimum contact of water with the leaves.
5. Highly effective thus reduces ensuring higher yield.
6. It does not result to nutrient leach
7. Balances water and nutrients reaching the plants