Description
Rain Hose Irrigation System is a crop watering method that uses a perforated hose pipe to deliver low-pressure sprays. Rain Hose Irrigation System by Faulu Irrigation LTD is at an affordable price of KES 85,000 – KES 130,000 per acre.Buy Rain Hose Irrigation Kit inclusive of Rain Hose Pipes, connectors, Valves, filter and Main
HDPE pipes.Call 0717120401
Rain Hose Irrigation System Technical Data
- Operates on low pressure 30M head.
- Delivers water jets with height of 1M.
- Rain hose pipe diameter size; 32mm, 40mm or 50mm.
Rain Hose Pipes for Sale in Kenya
We have high quality rain hose pipes made of UV treated polyethylene material. The rain hose pipe comes in diameter sizes of 32mm, 40mm and 50mm. The length of the rain hose pipe is 100m.
Rain Hose Pipe Prices in Kenya
Our rain hose pipe prices varies with the diameter of the pipe as listed below.
- 32 mm – KES 2,800
- 40 mm – KES 4,100
- 50 mm – KES 6,400
Complete Rain Hose Irrigation System in Kenya
- Water Pump – to pump water to the farm for distribution using the rain hose system.
- Rain Hose pipe – available in 32, 40 and 50 mm
- Mainline HDPE Pipe – for water supply to the rain hose delivery pipes.
- Pipe connectors – for jointing the pipes.
- Offtake connectors – HDPE mainline to Rain hose pipe connection.
- Mini valves – regulates water flowing to the delivery rain pipes.
How to Determine the Size of Rain Hose Pipe to Use
You can use either 32 mm, 40 mm or 50 mm rain hose pipe to water your crops. What actually determines the right choice of pipe is the size of your farm. The larger the farm, the bigger the diameter of pipe required. A large pipe diameter will also require higher pressure for efficient irrigation and coverage.An acre of farm can be watered efficiently using a 32 mm rain hose pipe.
Requirements for Rain Hose Irrigation System to Work Effectively
- Water Pressure with a minimum of 30 M head
- In case a pump is necessary, the minimal flow rate should be 45 cubic litres per hour.
- A quality water filter to remove debris and prevent clogging of the rain hose pipe holes.
- The rain pipe should be laid 25 – 50 m between the plant lines to prevent pressure drop.
Spacing of Rain Hose Pipes
The correct spacing of rain hose pipes is 1.5 M apart.
Crops that are Irrigated Using Rain Hose System
- Vegetables – include vegetable garden plants such as spinach, cabbage and kales.
- Fruit trees – avocado, citrus and apples.
- Tree seedlings – cypress, coffee, tea and other tree seedlings.
- Fodder crops – napier grass, lucerne, Oats and Kikuyu grass.
- Carrots, coriander and legumes such as peas, beans and lentils.
- Potato fields.
Rain Hose Irrigation System VS Drip Irrigation
| Rain Hose Irrigation System | Drip Irrigation System |
| Irrigation is through an overhead manner | Water is delivered direct to the root zones |
| Uses high water volume | Uses less water |
| Operates on a high pressure water flow | Can work on with gravitational pressure flow |
| Cheaper | Slightly Expensive than rain hose system |
Why Rain Hose Irrigation System Can be a good alternative
- It is cheaper compared to drip irrigation. The system uses fewer pipes and accessories thus less costly to buy.
- Irrigates adequately with a high flow rate. Crops with high water needs get sufficient irrigation in a short time.
- Waters uniformly. If pipes are spaced as required and the right pressure is met, every plant gets watered.
- It also suits a wide range of crops. This gives you alternative crops to grow.
Buy Rain Hose System From Us
We are helping farmers access affordable irrigation accessories for rainfed agriculture. With our quality rain hose irrigation system you can grow crops even when rains fail.Call 0717120401
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