Aqua Hub Kenya is the leading Water Pumps company in Kenya. Our Water Pumps are the most rated and reliable. Most farmers prefer using our pumps because we have the best and most high-quality pumps.

Classification of Pumps by Aqua Hub Kenya

1. Surface Water Pumps –

   appropriate for water sources present on or above the ground. Sources such as tanks and raised concrete tanks require pumps to fill water in them or empty them.

2. Submersible Water Pumps – 

   Suitable for underground water sources such as dams, wells, rivers and reservoirs where you have to suck water above the ground. i.e. AICO “1” pump, HONDA pumps.

Types of Water Pumps

There are many types of water pumps such as:

1.  Centrifugal
2. Solar pumps
3. Diesel Pumps
4. Petrol Pumps

Parts of a Water Pump

• Suction tube
• Engine
• impeller
• Pressure switch
• Valves and suction tube seal
• HDPE or PVC suction pipe
• Filtration kit
• Combustion engine
• Oil (Petrol) tank

Features of Water Pumps

• Flow Rate 

The pump’s flow rate is given in cubic meters per minute (m3/h) or gallons per minute (GPM) (gallons per minute). The volume of water the pump can deliver in a specific duration is measured by its flow rate. The more water a pump supplies in a given timeframe, the higher the flow velocity. In order to manage the demanding requirements, pumps with a high flow rate also have a higher authority.

• Suction Power

Pumps have high suction power which goes up to 9.5 m height.

• Pressure 

Water pumps generate a pumping pressure of up to 90 m per head depending on the type of pump due to high power of the pump.

• Energy Source

Engines of pumps require a source of energy to propel the engine in order to pump water. Energy sources could be Fuel (Petrol or diesel), electricity or Solar energy.

How Pumps work

Once the pump is switched on, the impeller rotates causing pressure reduction in the suction tube. Therefore, water suction into the tube and distribution to the delivery pipes can easily occur. The pump directs water to the pipes easily because there is a high centrifugal force which forces water out of the suction tube.

Factors to Consider when Buying Water Pumps

When choosing a water Pump, you normally have to consider the pressure, cost and size of the pump. Besides that, you should also consider the type of fuel a pump uses. For example, petrol pumps are more powerful than diesel pumps but more costly in terms of fuel cost and maintenance. Call 0790719020 or email info@aquahubkenya.co.ke.