Pop-up Sprinklers in Kenya

Maintaining a lush green lawn in Kenya can be challenging, especially during dry seasons. Pop-up Sprinklers in Kenya by Faulu Irrigation LTD are the best affordable lawn irrigation solutions. Our pop-up sprinklers are available in inlet sizes of ½ , ¾ and 1” sizes which cost between KES 2,600 – KES 4,500.

We design and install lawn irrigation system at prices best for every lawn owner.

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Pop-up Sprinkler Prices in Kenya

The cost of pop-up sprinklers varies depending on brand, size, spray radius, and material construction.

Sprinkler Size	Price
½ Inch	KES 2,700
¾ Inch	KES 3,600
1 Inch	KES 4,500

Specifications of Pop-up Sprinklers

10 cm length
Angle of Rotation: 40° to 360° adjustable.
Inlet size: ½’’, ¾” and 1’’ sizes
Nozzles: 12 red nozzles.
Spray Radius: 4.9 m – 14 m.
Flow rate: 100 L/H – 3220 L/H.
Working Pressure: 1.7 – 4 bar.
Pop-up height: 10 – 12 cm.

Pop up Sprinklers are popular accessories that deliver uniform and wide irrigation coverage in lawns. These devices generate wide coverage streams on a rotational manner

Pop-up sprinklers pops out when irrigation and shuts down to place once irrigation is complete.

The retraction feature protects the sprinkler head from damage by lawn mowers, human, or animals.

Features of Pop Sprinklers

Durable Plastic body – made of hard and resistant plastic.
Riser stem – inbuilt part that retracts to enhance overhead and wide irrigation throw during irrigation.
Spring – for pop-up and retraction effect.
Nozzle – releases high pressure streams of water.
Filter screen – to remove debris in water and prevent nozzle clogging.

Types of Pop-up Sprinklers in Kenya

Spray Pop-up Sprinklers

These emit a fixed spray pattern and are ideal for small lawns and flower beds. They are cheap and easier to install.

Rotor Pop-up Sprinklers

Rotor sprinklers rotate slowly while spraying water.

They are suitable for lawns, sports fields and commercial landscapes.

Gear Driven Pop-up Sprinklers

Popular type of pop-up sprinklers that deliver a rotating stream of water over a large area.. A few of them can cover a wide area and reduce on the need for many heads.

They are commonly used for large lawns, landscapes and fields

How to Determine the Right Pop-up Sprinkler to Buy

Choosing the correct sprinkler involves more than simply comparing prices.

Measure Your Lawn

Calculate the size of your lawn or provide a sketch of the lawn field.

This helps determine required number of sprinklers and appropriate spacing.

Check Water Pressure

Insufficient pressure can prevent sprinklers from fully extending. If you are using tank water, you need a booster pump.

Components of a Pop-up Sprinkler System

HDPE Pipes and Fittings

For mainline and sub-main water supply

Booster Pump

A booster pump Enhances high pressure water flow for the sprinkler to operate efficiently.

Pressure tank

Prevents pressure surge and pump cycling by providing constant water flow when pressure drops.

Solenoid Valves

Control water flow to different irrigation zones.

Controller

Automates irrigation by controlling solenoid valves to open or shut off water flow.

Pop up Sprinkler heads

Deliver water evenly across the lawn.

How to Install a Pop-up Sprinkler Irrigation System

1. Design the Layout

Map out the lawn dimensions, obstacles and where to lay the pipe.

2. Determine Sprinkler Locations

Place heads for head-to-head coverage.

3. Dig Trenches

Make trenches 20–30 cm deep for laying pipes to move water from the source to sprinkler zones.

4. Connect mainline and Sub-mainline Pipes

Lay HDPE mainline and sub-mainline pipes then connect them using HDPE fittings.

5. Connect Sub-mainline HDPE to PE lateral pipes

Cut the sub-mainline pipe at intervals where the sprinkler head will be located. Spacing or intervals will depend on sprinkler spray radius. Use a Tee fitting to join the HDPE submains and lateral pipe.

6. Install Sprinkler Heads

Connect the pop-sprinkler to the PE riser pipes.

7. Connect a booster pump to the system

To enhance high pressure flow for uniform watering.

8. Install solenoid valves and connect to the pipework

Solenoid valves are used to control irrigation.

9. Install the controller

Mount the controller on a protected building near the area. Connect the wiring of the solenoid valves to the controller. Program the controller as per your desirable irrigation schedule.

10.Test the System

Once the system connection is complete, open the water flow to check if the sprinklers are working correctly.

11.Backfill Trenches

Cover the trenches to protect the pipe connection.

Advantages of Pop-up Sprinklers

High irrigation efficiency – pops out when irrigating and retracts when done. It ensures no tripping or damage to the sprinkler head.
Uniform Water Distribution – waters in a steady 360 degree rotation, thus enhancing uniform coverage.
Wide irrigation coverage – they cover a large area due high spray radius.
Long lifespan – the pop-up sprinkler head is made of durable plastic material.
Automated irrigation – the system is designed with automatic sensors. It does not require manual labour to start operate the system.

Common Applications of Pop-up Sprinklers in Kenya

Watering Lawns. Pop-up delivers uniform and sufficient irrigation for healthy turfs.
Irrigating golf courses and football pitches.
Commercial landscape irrigation in hotels, parks and estates.

Quick Takeaways

Pop-up sprinklers provide efficient and uniform lawn irrigation.
Pop-up sprinkler heads are in sizes of ¾”, 1” and 1½”.
Pop-up Sprinkler heads cost between KES 2,500 to KES 6,000.
Proper pressure and flow calculations are critical.
Pop-up sprinkler system is automated thus efficient and labour saving.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much do pop-up sprinklers cost in Kenya?

KES 2,700 to KES 4,500 depending on size.

2. Which pop-up sprinkler is best?

It depends on your lawn water needs. Rain bird or hunter series both work well.

3. Can I install a pop-up sprinkler system myself?

Consult expert technicians.

4. How long do pop-up sprinklers last?

10 – 15 years.

5. What water pressure is needed?

1.7 – 4 bar.

6. Are pop-up sprinklers suitable for small gardens?

Yes. Spray-type pop-up sprinklers are excellent for smaller lawns and flower beds.

7. How many sprinklers do I need for my lawn?

This depends on lawn size, shape, and sprinkler spray radius.

8. Do pop-up sprinklers save water?

Yes. Properly designed systems reduce water wastage through controlled distribution.

9. Can they be automated?

Absolutely. Timers and controllers allow fully automated lawn irrigation.

10. Where Can I buy Pop-up Sprinklers in Kenya?

Faulu Irrigation LTD.