Plastic Rain Gun Sprinkler
Our plastic rain gun sprinkler in Kenya is the Shrub body style whose application is both domestic and industrial. Grekkon Limited’s low pressure plastic rain guns are 1-1/2″ in size. It is a double nozzle with additional detachable nozzles as; 6mm, 8mm, 12mm, and 16mm
This irrigation sprinkler is lighter than it’s metallic counterpart, but with a shorter longevity. It makes it highly portable to reach any point in your farm. It is black in color because it is made from high density polyethylene material (HDPE). This material is UV- treated to reduce it’s degradation by the sun, thus extending the sprinkler’s working life. UV treatment is an important quality in tropical climates where radiation is high. Every tropical grower ought to consider this because it impacts the working life of the rain gun sprinkler
This irrigation rain gun for sale works with water pumps to provide requisite pressure. The necessary water pump specs are:
- It will be electric, diesel or petrol powered
- It must provide a minimum pressure of 3 bars,and a discharge of 8 cubic liters per hour
- The outlet pipe is 1-1/2″ and above. A delivery, HDPE or PVC irrigation pipe evacuates the water from the pump to the sprinkler.
The rotation is up to 360 degrees. A farmer will adjust the rotation area manually as necessary using the pins below the nozzles. All metallic parts are rust proof and the rubbers are easy to replace once they wear out. Our plastic rain gun sprinkler features a friction collar and a trip lock, and are also provided with a jet breaker for uniform water application
Types of rain gun sprinklers
1. Plastic
2. Metallic; PY type, Atom and the flange type rain gun sprinklers. Learn more here; https://grekkon.com/rain-gun-sprinklers-2/
Plastic Rain gun sprinkler specifications and price
Type | Body Type | Inlet Diameter | Max Spray Diameter | Min Head (Pressure Rating) | Max Flow Rate | Price in Kes |
Plastic | Shrub | 1.5″ | 30M | 25M | 7M3/ Hr | 5,000 |
Plastic Rain gun
Product benefits
- This is ideal for newly cleared areas
- It reduces irrigation time
- Low labour cost
- High efficiency
- Improves humidity or creates a micro-climate
- It is easy to maintain and use
- Irrigates a much wider area than conventional smaller impact sprinklers
Disadvantages of rain gun irrigation
- It consumes a large amount of water
- The need for a high amount of power makes it costly to operate
FAQs
1. How much horsepower (Hp) is required for a rain gun?
This depends on the rain gun sprinkler size. The larger it is, the greater the discharge, and so the greater the power needed. Another factor is the number of rain guns set to run at a go. Generally, it is from 8.5Hp
2. Is rain gun good for irrigation?
Yes it is. However, do not irrigate on crops that are highly susceptible to fungal infections with overhead irrigation. Examples are; tomato, potato, capsicums, and others
Water Sprinklers
Water sprinklers for sale in Kenya by Grekkon Limited are categorised by size. The sprinkler size determines the place of use, as a result of the unit amount of water it gives. Water sprinklers in Kenya are either plastic or metallic. This affects the price and longevity, but not the water volume.
1. Garden Sprinklers
These have an inlet diameter of 1″, 3/4″ and 1/2″. Garden sprinklers have low water volume, and are for home gardening. This includes; kitchen gardens, small scale farms, lawns, hedges, and flower beds. Their irrigation diameter is 3M to 14M according to inlet size and make.
Examples
1.1. Butterfly sprinklers
1.2. Mega net sprinklers
1.3. Impact sprinklers
1.4. Pop up sprinklers
1.5. Lawn sprinkler
1.6. Sprinkler jet micro sprinkler
Garden Water Sprinklers Prices in Kenya
A commonly asked question; How much does a sprinkler cost in Kenya?
The table below answers this
Type | Inlet Diameter | Max Spray Diameter | Min Head (Pressure Rating) | Max Flow Rate | Price in Kes |
Impact Sprinklers | 1″ | 12M | 10M | 3M3/ Hr | 1,250 |
3/4″ | 7.5M | 10M | 2M3/ Hr | 750 | |
1/2″ | 5M | 10M | 1.5M3/ Hr | 450 | |
Butterfly & Micro Sprinklers | 1/2″ | 3M | 3M | 0.1M3/ Hr | 150 |
Mega net Sprinklers | 3/4″ | 10M | 20M | 0.3M3/ Hr | 250 |
1″ | 14M | 30M | 0.5M3/ Hr | 350 | |
Pop up Sprinklers | 1/2″ | 7M | 20M | 2M3/ Hr | 2,750 |
3/4″ | 14M | 30M | 3M3/ Hr | 3,750 |
2. Rain gun sprinklers
These are larger sprinklers to irrigate small to large acreage of commercial crop. They vary in size and make.
2.1. Flange type rain guns
They are giant rain guns that evacuate large amounts of water, and work under high pressure. They are in large plantations
2.2. Atom rain gun
2.3. PY type rain gun
2.4. Plastic rain gun
Rain gun price in Kenya
Type | Make | Inlet Diameter | Max Spray Diameter | Min Head (Pressure Rating) | Max Flow Rate | Price in Kes |
Flange | Metallic | 2″ | 60M | 50M | 60M3/ Hr | 65,000 |
Flange | Metallic | 1.5″ | 45M | 40M | 40M3/ Hr | 50,000 |
PY 50 | Metallic | 2.5″ | 40M | 30M | 25M3/ Hr | 19,000 |
PY 40 | Metallic | 2″ | 35M | 30M | 17M3/ Hr | 17,000 |
PY 30 | Metallic | 1.5″ | 30M | 30M | 8M3/ Hr | 15,000 |
Atom/ RM | Metallic | 1.5″ | 30M | 30M | 8M3/ Hr | 17,000 |
Plastic | Plastic | 1.5″ | 30M | 25M | 7M3/ Hr | 5,000 |
Atom/ RM | Metallic | 1″ | 20M | 30M | 6.5M3/ Hr | 6,500 |
Types Of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
Grekkon Limited’s has all types of sprinkler irrigation systems for agriculture. From the giant flange type rain guns, to the tiny micro sprinklers. Here detail how each works, and the prices
Types of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems: Price and Specifications
1. Rain gun sprinkler prices and specifications
These are for broad acreage
Type | Make | Inlet Diameter | Max Spray Diameter | Min Head (Pressure Rating) | Max Flow Rate | Price in Kes |
Flange | Metallic | 2″ | 60M | 40M | 60M3/ Hr | 65,000 |
Flange | Metallic | 1.5″ | 40M | 40M | 45M3/ Hr | 50,000 |
PY 50 | Metallic | 2.5″ | 45M | 30M | 25M3/ Hr | 19,000 |
PY 40 | Metallic | 2″ | 35M | 30M | 17M3/ Hr | 17,000 |
PY 30 | Metallic | 1.5″ | 30M | 30M | 8M3/ Hr | 15,000 |
RM | Metallic | 1.5″ | 30M | 30M | 8M3/ Hr | 17,000 |
Plastic | Plastic | 1.5″ | 30M | 25M | 7M3/ Hr | 5,000 |
RM | Metallic | 1″ | 20M | 30M | 6.5M3/ Hr | 6,500 |
2. Impact sprinkler prices and specifications
For smaller acreage, open filed crop
Make | Inlet Diameter | Max Spray Diameter | Min Head (Pressure Rating) | Max Flow Rate | Price in Kes |
Plastic | 1″ | 12M | 10M | 3M3/ Hr | 1,250 |
Plastic | 3/4″ | 7.5M | 10M | 2M3/ Hr | 750 |
Plastic | 1/2″ | 5M | 10M | 1.5M3/ Hr | 450 |
3. Pop up sprinklers
For lawns, parks, and gardens. The are sub surface units, which under pressure rise (pop up) to irrigate.
Make | Inlet Diameter | Max Spray Diameter | Min Head (Pressure Rating) | Max Flow Rate | Price in Kes |
Plastic | 3/4″ | 12M | 10M | 3M3/ Hr | 4,500 |
Plastic | 1/2″ | 7.5M | 10M | 2M3/ Hr | 2,500 |
Types of sprinkler irrigation systems: Others
Other smaller sprinkler types for small gardening are butterfly sprinklers, and micro sprinklers. They have low coverage and an inlet of 1/2″
Micro sprinklers today irrigate large acreages of orchard. They are attached to a sub-main line, taking the pace of button drippers
How To Select The right Type of Sprinkler Irrigation System
- By crop. Lawn grass will thrive better with pop ups
- Water availability. Rain gun sprinklers demand the most amount of water
- Generation of pressure. Micro sprinklers work with the least pressure
- Budget. Pop up systems are the most expensive , and sophisticated