Water Pumps In Kenya
Water pumps in Kenya by Grekkon Limited are varied for different purposes. This provides a wide choice to select from for growers according to irrigation use. Below are water pumps by Grekkon Limited
Water pumps in Kenya
Categorisation
1. By displacement
1.1. Centrifugal pumps work through centrifugal force to drive water that enters the impeller. They use the rotational energy from the spinning impeller to produce hydrodynamic energy
1.2. Positive displacement water pumps use a piston, a diaphragm, or a rotating cog or gear to mechanically move a fixed volume of water through the pump chamber
An electric centrifugal water pump
2. By Location
2.1. Surface pumps suck water through an inlet pipe, then pump it out from an outlet pipe. They are set horizontally on dry surface. Theses are; electric surface pumps including booster pumps, solar surface pumps, diesel and petrol generator water pumps
A diesel water pump
2.2. Submersible water pumps work under water in wells. The size and power depends on the well depth, and discharge rate. They are either solar or electric powered
A submersible solar water pump
3. By power output
3.1. Electric motor powered pumps are either electric (AC current), or solar (DC current) water pumps
An electric surface pump
3.2. Generator powered water pumps are either diesel or petrol types. These are available as high pressure, high volume, low pressure and low volume
A petrol water pump
Water Pumps In Kenya
What To Consider When Buying Your Water Pump
1. The head/ pressure rating
This is the vertical pumping distance in meters or bars. The higher it is, the higher the pressure needed, and the more powerful is the engine or motor. Fuel engine (generator) or electric motor power is horse power (Hp), or in Kilowatts (kW) for the latter
2. The flow rate
This is the amount of water pumped evacuated per unit time. It is in litres per minute or per hour. The higher it is, the larger the water pump inlet and outlet size
For agricultural use, PVC or HDPE water pipes are connected to these pumps. The pipes evacuate water to the crops
3. The power rating
The motor or engine size provided in kilowatts (kW) for the former, and in horse power (Hp) for the latter determines the water pump’s efficiency. The larger the flow rate and the discharge, so will the engine or motor be
Top Water Pumps In Kenya
Top water pumps in Kenya are listed via their categories. To choose the best water pumps in Kenya by Grekkon limited, we answer the following questions.
1. Which is the best water pump to buy?
It depends on;
- Intended use. A domestic water pump differs from an irrigation water pump. The tabulations in part 2 below are our irrigation water pumps for sale
- Amount of water needed
- Amount of pressure required
- Preferred power source. Is it solar, electric, petrol, or diesel?
- Your budget
2. How much does a water pump cost in Kenya?
Top water pumps in Kenya; prices by power categorisation
2.1. Electric water pump prices in Kenya
2.1.1. Electric Surface water pumps
| Model No | Power Kw-Hp | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ min) | Inlet/ Outlet size in Inches | Motor Phase | Price in Kes |
| 1. Single impeller centrifugal pumps | ||||||
| CM 32 | 0.75 – 1 | 32 | 120 | 1 | Single | 13,570 |
| CM 35 | 1.1 – 1.5 | 35 | 140 | 1 | Single | 27,142 |
| CM 45 | 1.5 – 2 | 45 | 160 | 1-1/4 / 1 | Single | 33,570 |
| CBM 303/B | 2.2 – 3 | 17.4 | 1,000 | 3 | Single | 67,140 |
| 2. Twin impeller centrifugal pumps | ||||||
| 2CM 25/160A | 2.2 – 3 | 65 | 160 | 1-1/4 / 1 | Single | 75,715 |
| 2C 25/160A | 2.2 – 3 | 65 | 160 | 1-1/4 / 1 | Three | 84,285 |
| 2C 32/210C | 5.5 – 7.5 | 90 | 300 | 37,987 | Three | 138,570 |
| 3. Monoblock centrifugal pumps | ||||||
| CS 32-200C | 4 – 5.5 | 40.7 | 600 | 1-1/2 / 1-1/4 | Three | 104,285 |
| CS 32-200B | 5.5 – 7.5 | 55.7 | 600 | 1-1/2 – 1 | Three | 131,430 |
2.1.2. Electric Submersible water pumps
| Model No | Power Hp | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| DW 1050 | 0.5 | 34 | 3,000 | 18,000 |
| DW 1100 | 1 | 67 | 2,500 | 20,800 |
| DW 1150 | 1.5 | 81 | 3,000 | 27,900 |
| DW 2000 | 2 | 108 | 3,000 | 35,000 |
| SBH 1050 | 0.5 | 54 | 3,000 | 23,000 |
| SBH 1100 | 1 | 95 | 2,500 | 25,000 |
| SBH 1500 | 1.5 | 128 | 4,500 | 36,500 |
| SBH 2000 | 2 | 168 | 4,500 | 43,800 |
| SBH 3000 | 3 | 237 | 4,500 | 56,500 |
| SBH 4000 | 4 | 270 | 4,500 | 70,000 |
| SBH 4000-3 | 4 | 304 | 4,500 | 82,200 |
2.2. Solar submersible water pump prices in Kenya
| Model No | Power Hp | Watts | No & Panel Size | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ hour) | Price in Kes |
| SP 0.5N | 0.6 | 700 | 300W x 1pc | 40M | 5,800 | 37,120 |
| SP 0.6N | 0.8 | 1,200 | 300W x 2pcs | 60M | 5,800 | 40,215 |
| SP 0.8N | 1.1 | 1,300 | 300W x 3pcs | 70M | 5,800 | 46,400 |
| SP 1.0N | 1.3 | 1,400 | 300W x 3pcs | 80M | 5,800 | 52,600 |
2.3. High pressure diesel water pump prices in Kenya
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, outlet size, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| AICO | 60M, 40 cubic per hour, 3″ and 10Hp | KES 77,000 |
| Stallion | 75M, 39 cubic per hour, 3″ and 14Hp | KES 80,000 |
| Carltons UK | 85M, 45 cubic per hour, 3″ and 14Hp | KES 80,000 |
| Power Italia | 95M, 39 cubic per hour, 3′ and 14Hp | KES 85,000 |
| Lifan | 84M, 41 cubic per hour, 3″ and 16Hp | KES 85,000 |
| Power Italia | 55M, 120 cubic per hour, 4″ and 16Hp | KES 95,000 |
2.4. How much is a petrol water pump in Kenya?
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, outlet size, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| KATO | 48M, 36 cubic per hour, 2″ and 6.5Hp | KES 18,000 |
| AICO | 25M, 45 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 18,000 |
| Ingco | 55M, 36 cubic per hour, 3″ and 8Hp | KES 20,000 |
| Daishin Honda | 32M, 60 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 32,000 |
| Lifan | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7.5Hp | KES 32,000 |
| Carltons UK | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour, 2″ and 8.5Hp | KES 35,000 |
| AICO | 75M, 20 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| Hisaki | 90M, 30 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| AstraMilano | 90M, 36 cubic per hour, 2″ and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| Power Italia | 120M, 30 cubic per hour, 2″ and 13Hp | KES 70,000 |
3. What is the most powerful water pump?
The most powerful water pump is one with the highest;
- flow rate
- head
- Hp or kilo watt rating
Top water pumps in Kenya are varied. The best water pumps in Kenya are based on the client’s preferred use.