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Best Borehole Water Pumps in Kenya
Borehole water pumps are in varying sizes, flow rates and power consumption depending on the brand and power source. Several popular brands such as Davis & Shirtliff, Grundfos, Pedrollo and Aico are available for suction of water in boreholes.
Borehole Water Pump Price in Kenya
The Cost of Borehole Pumps in Aqua Hub Kenya ranges at KES 15,000 to KES 25,000.
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The Need for Borehole Pumps
The need for a borehole water pump arises from high water needs in your homes, farms, residential buildings or industrial premises.
Types of Borehole Pumps
Submersible Borehole Pumps
Pumps water while completely submerged in water
Surface Jet Pumps
Installed on the ground surface for shallow wells
Solar Submersible Pumps
Operates using solar power to pump water
Design and Suitability of Submersible Pumps
Narrow and thin Body : For easier suctioning of water in narrow boreholes. Operates in an immersed position.
Waterproof Body Casing: the pump is made of a waterproof body steel casing.
Quiet Operation: Pumps water in a quiet mode.
Understanding the Efficiency of Borehole Pumps
Durability : They can last for more than 10 years and in return cuts the cost of maintenance or need for replacement.
Suction Height : Borehole pumps are designed to pump water from upto a maximum of 300 M deep boreholes.
Understanding the Size of the Pump to Choose
To determine the size of the submersible pump to buy, you need to asses the reason why need a pump.
For small boreholes; Pumps of 0.5 -3 inch size on maximum
Domestic and agricultural needs ; 2- 6 inch as per the scale of operation or size of irrigation scheme.
Industrial needs: Large pumps of up to 8 inch or more
How do I Know which Borehole Pump to Use?
The depth of the borehole is the first guiding factor and should decide which pump you buy as per the extent of your borehole water level depth.
Another important factor is the pumping distance commonly identified as Pumping Head (distance)
Pressure: desirable pressure rate of water discharge should be within the designated pressure of the pump.
Discharge Rate : it is important to see that you find a pump that meets the discharge rates that delivers desirable water volumes for your needs.
Power Source : Choose a pump that uses the available means of power. Solar water pumps are economical borehole pumping solutions in areas without electricity.
Sand levels in the water : Consideration of the sand content is important. High sand content can damage pumps, thus important in choosing which pump to use.
Steps for Borehole Pump Installation
- Drill the Borehole
- Assess the needs for drilling the borehole, includes legal requirements, permits and financial costs.
- After meeting the requirements, hire a drilling company to drill your borehole
- Borehole Water Pump Installation
- For submersible pump, lower it in a correct upright position.
- Ensure it is places 2-5 meters above the bottom to prevent suction of sand
- Connect the pump’s electrical connection to the power supply cable.
- Testing the Pump
- Power on the pump to test it.
Considerations and Guidelines when Installing a Borehole Pump
• Check the recommended power rate or voltage to run the pump in the manufacture’s booklet.
• Ensure a stable power supply to prevent damages to pump resulting from power surges. You can use smart controllers to ensure efficient pump operation.
• Select the right cable size (gauge) based on the pump’s power requirements and the distance between the pump and the control panel.
• You should be mindful of voltage drop over distance and for large distance, a thick cable is ideal.
Measures to Enhance Safety and Durability of Borehole Pumps
- Installation of Circuit breakers to avert short circuit or high current flow
- Use emergency switches such as float switch to shut down power supply to the pump during emergencies.
- Using waterproof casing in electric devices such as controllers to prevent moisture, and air damage
- Regular inspection and maintenance of the pumps to enable error detection.
- Frequent water quality inspection
How are Borehole Pumps Beneficial?
- Provides high efficiency due to their multiple impellers.
- Highly reliable and less prone to cavitation
- Available in different types working in different power sources.
- Borehole pumps are designed with varying water needs, suction depth and flow rates.
- They are highly durable as they are made of steel metal body.
- Non-corrosive thus does not pollute water.
- Environmentally friendly as they do not rely on fuel.
- Ability to automate makes them effective for water supply.
