Button Drippers Irrigation In Kenya
Button drippers irrigation in Kenya is for orchards, biennials, perennials, hedge, and forest trees. Our on-line button drippers irrigate each tree according to its water requirement.
These drippers will be on the HDPE pipe at the base of the tree or other crops by making a perforation on the 16mm HDPE pipe. We supply both adjustable button drippers and non-adjustable button drippers in Kenya
Button drippers for sale in Kenya by Grekkon Limited have anti-UV treatment. This prevents fast solar degradation through high intense UV radiation. It is an important factor for a grower to consider when procuring button drippers, and irrigation pipes. Non-UV treated irrigation accessories will be replaced after a few months of solar exposure. This is an expensive undertaking for a grower
What is the cost of an adjustable button dripper?
An adjustable button dripper is Kes 12 apiece
The cost of a button dripper irrigation system per acre depends on the tree crop spacing. In the tabulation below, we provide 3 examples
| Avocado | Passion / Paw Paw | Apple / Tree Tomato | |
| Spacing | 5M x 5M | 3M x 3M | 2.5M x 2.5M |
| Cost per Acre | Kes 85,000 | Kes 100,000 | Kes 115,00 |
Types of button drippers in Kenya
1. Adjustable button drippers
The farmer has complete control over the volume of water emitted by these drippers. From zero liters per hour (complete shut off) to seventy liters per hour (completely open). They have color codes in red and come in various sizes according to the manufacturer. The discharge specs remain similar. The advantage of this adjustable button dripper is that a farmer gets to decide how much water to give to each plant. Adjust for a tree that needs more to receive as much, and vice versa. The downside is that one may under or over irrigate unwillingly
1. An adjustible button dripper at work . It is attached on a 16mm HDPE pipe
Adjustible button drippers are the most commonly found tree crop irrigation emitters. They allow the grower full control over the amount of water each tree crop receives.
2. Non-adjustable on-line drippers
They irrigate according to the manufacturer’s set water discharge rate. Every discharge type is color-coded for identification. They provide a uniform amount of water to each tree crop. On the negative, one cannot adjust to individual crop water needs.
How to use Button Drippers
Crop type choice
In Kenya, drippers are on fruits, with the largest users being growers of; passion fruit, banana plantations, avocado, macadamia, tangerine, orange, tree tomato, apples, and mango. The largest none fruit users are khat farm
- Right drippers
Our technical team advises growers on the most appropriate type of drippers to use and the number based on; crop population, acreage, crop water requirement, and available water pressure. The difference in each button dripper type is the flow rate, which ranges from 20L/ Hr to 70L/ hr. These button drippers for sale are available in our outlets countrywide
- Irrigation time
The drippers irrigation period is a factor of the volume of water available in the system and the pressure. This assumes that the pressure too. It will take longer if both or one of them is low
A button dripper irrigation system on tree tomato by Grekkon Limited in Karura area, Kiambu county
Button Drippers Irrigation In Kenya
FAQs
What is the cost of an adjustable button dripper?
An adjustable button dripper is Kes 12 apiece
The cost of a button dripper irrigation system per acre depends on the tree crop spacing. In the tabulation below, we provide 3 examples
What is the cost of a drip irrigation system kit in an orchard?
From Kes 95,000 depending on the tree population
What size drip emitter should I use?
We recommend a drip emitter of 2 liters per hour and above
How many emitters can I put on a line?
Depending on the size or age of the tree, one to four emitters are enough
A button irrigation system installed by Grekkon Limited on macadamia at planting in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet county in early 2021
The same macadamia crop 2 years later in January 2023
How many emitters do you need per tree?
The larger the tree, the more the emitters. Check how much water your tree requires. Then check how much water one button dripper emits to arrive at the dripper number
How do you replace a drip emitter?
Adjustable button drippers are easier to close completely so that they emit no water than replacing them. Then add another button dripper adjacent to the old one
Should I bury my drip line?
Yes you can but leave the button dripper on the surface
Hi
Kindly give a quotation for button drip irrigation kit for 1/4 acre avocados, spacing 10 feet. 20 metres from water tank
Dear Benedict,
Your button dripper cost is Kes 30,000. Where is the farm located and when do you want to have it installed?
Best regards,
Customer Service
kindly give below quoatation for maertials only
NO.” DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT RATE AMOUNT PAID AMOUNT BALANCE
1 “Drip lines 0.5 inch
Tomato ……….6 Rolls
Onions ………..9 Rolls
Cabbage ……….6 Rolls
Capsicum …….6 Rolls
Watermelon…..3 Rolls
Chillis 1 ……..6 Rolls ”
2 PVC filter 2 inches 1 Pcs 0 0
3 HDPE pipes 2 Inches 10 Rolls 0 0
4 PE elbows 2 Inches 8 Pcs 0 0
5 PE end caps 2 Inches 12 Pcs 0 0
6 PVC pipes 2 inches 3 Pcs 0 0
7 Valve sockets 2 Inches 3 Pcs 0 0
8 Tangit 2 cans 0 0
9 Thread tape 5 Pcs 0 0
10 PVC elbows 2 Inches 6 Pcs 0 0
11 PE stop cock 2 Inches 6 Pcs 0 0
12 PE tees 2 inches 12 Pcs 0 0
13 PE coupler 2 Inches 4 Pcs 0 0
14 Drip valve 550 Pcs 0 0
15 Connectors 550 Pcs 0 0
16 End caps 550 Pcs 0 0
17 Middle connectors 550 Pcs 0 0
18 Binding wire 5 kgs 0 0
19 Tranpsort 2 Item 0 0
20 Miscelinous 1 Item 0 0
21 Labour Coss 1 Item 0 0
22 0 0
23 0 0
24 0 0
25 0 0
26 0 0
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Dear Kibwana,
See your prices below. A copy has been shared too on WhatApp. We look forward to working together
1 “Drip lines 0.5 inch (our drips are 16mm, 0.63″ in diameter, not 0.5″/ 12.7mm)
Tomato ……….6 Rolls @ Kes 8,000 = 48,000
Onions ………..9 Rolls @ Kes 8,000 = 72,000
Cabbage ……….6 Rolls @ Kes 8,000 = 48,000
Capsicum …….6 Rolls @ Kes 8,000 = 48,000
Watermelon…..3 Rolls @ Kes 8,000 = 24,000
Chillis 1 ……..6 Rolls @ Kes 8,000 = 48,000
2 PVC filter 2 inches 1 Pcs @ Kes 3,600 * this is a screen filter
3 HDPE pipes 2 Inches 10 Rolls @ Kes 17,800 = Kes 178,000
4 PE elbows 2 Inches 8 Pcs @ Kes 1,317 = Kes 10,536
5 PE end caps 2 Inches 12 Pcs @ Kes 784 = Kes 9,408
6 PVC pipes 2 inches 3 Pcs @ Kes 1,291 = Kes 3,873
7 Valve sockets 2 Inches 3 Pcs @ Kes 270 = Kes 810
8 Tangit 2 cans @ Kes 1,300 = Kes 2,600
9 Thread tape 5 Pcs @ Kes 30 = Kes 600
10 PVC elbows 2 Inches 6 Pcs @ Kes 270 = Kes 1,620
11 PE stop cock 2 Inches 6 Pcs @ Kes 650 = Kes 3,900
12 PE tees 2 inches 12 Pcs @ Kes 2,005 = Kes 24,060
13 PE coupler 2 Inches 4 Pcs @ Kes 1,226 = Kes 4,904
14 Drip valve 550 Pcs @ Kes 60 = Kes 35,750 *commonly called ‘mini-valve’
15 Connectors 550 Pcs @ Kes 15 = Kes 8,250
16 End caps 550 Pcs @ Kes 15 = Kes 8,250
17 Middle connectors 550 @ Kes 8,250
18 Binding wire 5 kgs @ Kes 200 = Kes 1,000
Total Kes 545,411
Best regards,
Customer Service
What’s the price of HDPE pipe 16mm,63mm per meter,and dripper button
Dear Koskei,
Our prices are;
1. 16mm Kes 18/M
2. 63mm Kes 16.10/M
3. Button dripper Kes 15 a unit
Best regards,
Customer Service
Morning, I have a small plot located in mtwapa-kilifi county. I need drip lines 16mm HDPE. What is the price for one roll? Do you have an office here and how can I get it?
Dear Vinnie,
We have drip lines and 16mm HDPE pipes available. We’re in the process of opening our Mombasa office but meanwhile, we supply Kilifi from our Nairobi store. Please share your contact number.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Urgent need quatation on 500 trees of pawpaw. Plz
Good evening Nassir,
Thank you for your enquiry. Please share with us this info for a complete quote on pawpaw button drippers
1.
1.1. Length and width of the farm
1.2. Plant to plant, and row to row spacing
2. Water source;
2.1. Distance from the water source to the farm if there’s no piping and it’s outside of the farm
2.2. If the water is from an elevated tank or reservoir, what is the height in meters and capacity in litres
2.3. If you’re pumping directly from a water body, what’s the pipe size to the farm?
Best regards,
Customer Service
Hello , i need drip tape 30cm intervall pre pderforated a total length of 200m.
Can you send to Kampala, through the Bus. How much will it cost plus end 10 cups.
I also need green house poly sheet for 7 x 15m house.
Dear Sam,
We have shared the quote with you on email.
Best regards,
Customer Service
Kindly need quotation for button irrigation for 20 fruit trees
Dear Wilson,
Good morning. For your button drippers cost calculation, please guide us with this info
1. What is your fruit tree spacing?
2. What is the distance from your water source to the trees?
3. Is it by gravity or water pump pressure?
Best regards,
Customer Service
Can I be able to irrigate butternut squash and pumpkins on drip line rows using the drip button emitters?
Dear Thomas,
The best irrigation system for butternut and squash is the pre-perforated drip irrigation kits, not button drippers. Learn more about drip irrigation kits here
https://grekkon.com/drip-kits/
Best regards,
Customer Service
I am interested in buying your buttons for irrigation.
How can I find you in Nyeri?
Good afternoon Francis and thank you for your inquiry. In Nyeri we’re located at Tazama area along Addis Ababa road (newly tarmacked road opposite YMCA that terminates at Nyamachaki), and we have button dripper available. Our office contact is 0735 962 626. We’ll be glad to attend to you sir. Karibu!
Best regards,
Customer Service
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