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
Water Pump Prices In Kenya
Water pump prices in Kenya for irrigation by Grekkon Limited are determined by;
- Source of power types; solar, electric, diesel, and petrol
- Positioning; surface, or submersible
- Pressure rating; high, medium, and low pressure water pumps
- Flow rate; high volume, and low volume
Water Pump Prices in Kenya Tabulations
1. Solar submersible pump prices
| 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 |
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2. Electric surface pump prices
| Model No | Power Kw-Hp | Head (M) | Flow rate (liters/ min) | Inlet/ Outlet size in Inches | Motor Phase | Price in Kes |
| i. 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 |
| ii. 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 | 1-1/4 | Three | 138,570 |
| iii. 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 |
3. Electric submersible pump prices
| 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 |
4. Diesel water pump prices
| 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 |
5. Petrol water pump prices
5.1. High pressure models. These work well with rain-gun sprinkler systems
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| Lifan | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour and 7.5Hp | KES 32,000 |
| Carltons UK | 60M, 37.8 cubic per hour and 8.5Hp | KES 35,000 |
| AICO | 75M, 20 cubic per hour and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| Hisaki | 90M, 30 cubic per hour and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| AstraMilano | 90M, 36 cubic per hour and 7Hp | KES 35,000 |
| Power Italia | 120M, 30 cubic per hour and 13Hp | KES 70,000 |
5.2. Low pressure models. They work well with rain hose kits
| Model | Specs; head, flow rate, and horsepower | Price in KES |
| Daishin Honda | 32M, 60 cubic per hour and 7Hp | KES 32,000 |
| KATO | 48M, 36 cubic per hour and 6.5Hp | KES 18,000 |
| AICO | 25M, 45 cubic per hour and 7Hp | KES 18,000 |