Our Rain Hose tapes and accessories are available at affordable prices in Kenya. We deal with all different types and diameter sizes of our Rain Pipes in all parts of Kenya.
What is a Rain Hose Tape?
Rain Hose tapes are special types of irrigation pipes with numerous mini-emitter holes distributed on the entire pipe.
Specifications of Rain Hose Tapes in Kenya
- Comes in sizes of 32mm, 40mm, and 50 mm
- Laying length takes 100 m
- Made of soft PE material
- Black flat tape with a thin wall thickness
- Pattern of laser-punched holes along the entire pipe length.
- Packages of rain hose tapes come in rolls.
Plants ideal for Rain Hose Tapes
Rain Hose Tapes are for high water requirement field plants which often do not follow a proper line spacing. Irrigation using rain hose tapes is convenient for different grown crops such as animal grasses(Napier, lucerne, star grass), fodder, trees, and corn.
It also offers better irrigation flow rates for vegetables such as cabbage, kale, spinach, broccoli, and pumpkins.
Rain Hose is not Effective for Some Crops;
When used to water crops such as onions, tomatoes, capsicum, and potatoes it can result in losses.
Apart from causing fungal infections, it may not provide adequate water for potatoes and onion plants.
Rain Hose Price in Kenya
The cost of a Rain Hose System comes in different rates due to disparity in the size of the farm that it can suit.
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Suppliers of Rain Hose Kits in Kenya
We are a reliable supplier of Rain Hose pipes and fittings in Kenya plus other sustainable irrigation kits including driplines.
Find our Rain Hose kits in customizable packages that add value to the customer’s irrigation projects. You also get free tips on how to use and maintain your rain hose irrigation tapes to make them last longer.
Rain Pipes for Irrigation in Kenya
Rain Hose Tapes are available for a 1-acre irrigation scheme in Kenya at very relative prices. In the market, you only find quality and reliable rain hose pipe prices at Aqua Hub Kenya.
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+254790719020
Rain Hose Sizes in Kenya
We have different Rain Hose Pipe sizes available according to the crop water needs of specific plants you want to specialize in.
The available sizes are;
- 32mm diameter (1 inch)
- 40 mm diameter (1 ¼ inch)
- 50 mm diameter (1 ½ inch)
How Much is a Rain Hose Pipe in Kenya?
A rain Hose pipe cost price can be different depending on the size of the pipe. At Aqua Hub Kenya, prices of Rain Hose Tapes Range from KES 3,500 to 5,500.
Number of Rain Hose Pipes Per Acre
For an acre of farm, you can lay up to 10 Rain Hose Tape pipes.
How to set and lay Rain Hose Tapes
- Have water in a raised tank or reservoir with a pump connection available.
- Dig tunnels or underground pathways for laying your mainline pipe connection.
- Connect a pump to the water tanks and set up the tank connection using a tank connector.
- Lay and install mainline connection pipes on the tunnels.
- Use saddle clamps to join underground pipes to the lateral or vertical risers.
- Connect the Rain hose pipes to the risers using a start connecter
- Connect the end caps of the rain pipe and open the water connection to test it.
Components necessary for Rain Hose System Connection
The complete Kits of Rain Hose Irrigation System includes:
- Start Or mainline Pipe
- Rain Hose Tape
- Takeoff Connector
- End Cap
- Saddle Clamps
- Ball Valve
How does Rain Hose Irrigation Work?
Rain Hose irrigation implements low-pressure water flow to give a sprinkler-like water flow to the crops. Spray happens to be so thin and thus not worrying for young plants and thus can achieve a required flow rate.
The method of rain pipe irrigation may not be effective all the time, often due to wind carrying away water to one side.
Best Areas to Use Rain Hose
- We prefer that you install rain hose systems on flat areas to prevent erosion on your farms.
- Do not run Soaker hose systems on windy areas as it minimizes water supply balance
- Rain hose tapes are not good for light loam soils.
Advantages of Using Rain Hose Irrigation
- Easy to install and use due to their simple setup
- Provides a convenient radius of flow which can cover a wide area of up to 1.5 meters
- Cheap compared to drip irrigation as it only requires a few tapes per acre.
- It is cheap to maintain rain hose pipes as it does not damage easily.
