Are you in need of drip irrigation fittings and accessories to extend or repair your drip irrigation systems? We are the ideal supplier of drip irrigation fittings, pipes, and other drip irrigation kits at affordable prices in Kenya.
What are Drip Irrigation Fittings?
Drip Irrigation Fittings are accessories for the connection of drip irrigation system pipes and drip lines. Irrigation fittings for drip systems are made of plastic materials to enhance durability and longevity as they are resistant to corrosion.
Drip irrigation offers better water use and precision in irrigation of onion, tomato, capsicum, watermelon, and other plants.
Types of Drip Irrigation Fittings
Compression Fittings
Connects to specific sizes of the outside diameter of a pipe to enhance watertight seals in high-pressure applications.
Connection method for Compression fittings:
Move the compression nut over the tube, followed by the compression ring. Push the tube into the fitting until fully inserted to the required depth. While securing the fitting’s body or socket with an adjustable wrench, securely fasten the compression nut to the body to ensure a tight connection.
Compression fittings are mainly applicable in the connection of mainline pipes to sub-main lines in an irrigation system.
Barbed Fittings
Barbed fittings are types of fittings that conjoin with the diameter of the pipes, unlike compression fittings.
Connection method
Push the barbed end of the fitting into the dripline or pipe, then screw the threaded caps to connect to the threaded connection pipe.
Take off Connectors
It is a type of drip connector that joins the delivery pipe or risers to the driplines in the drip irrigation setup. Comes in sizes of 16 mm to fit the diameter of the driplines. Working pressure can reach up to 16 bars and determines the type of driplines to use.
Drip-to-drip or Middle Connectors
This is a type of drip connector that connect driplines in the middle or different sections.
Can also be used to connect PE pipes with drip start connectors to the mainline pipe.
Drip Valves
Connectors for joining driplines to the sub-mainline pipes. Consists of water control knobs to regulate the flow of water through a specific drip line length.
The diameter varies from 16 mm to 0.75 inch.
End caps
Special drip fittings for use at the end of driplines. It seals the pipe to prevent water from flowing off at the end of the dripline.
Drip End Caps are made of plastic or rubber materials and attached to the driplines using glue, or threaded connection.
Choosing an end cap requires proper assessment to ensure it is compatible to the connection pipe.
Drip Kit Prices in Kenya
The cost prices of drip kits depend on the package and the farm size you want to start irrigating with drip.
For a complete drip irrigation kit with fittings, the cost ranges from KES 65,000 to KES 130,000 per month.
To Purchase drip irrigation fittings in Kenya, consider Aqua Hub Kenya, the ideal supplier and installation Company.
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