Rain Gun Sprinklers provide continuous adequate flow rates to maize, cotton, sugarcane, and wheat fields. It is therefore effective for a higher yield of corn with less strain on production costs.
Rain Gun Features
- Diameter sizes of 32 mm, 50 mm and 63 mm.
- Spray distance ranges from 18 -36 metres.
- Can work in a pressure rate of 2- 8 bars
- Suitable for irrigation of maize, bananas, cotton, tea, wheat and rice.
Why Corn Field Require Sprinklers
Maize plants are tall growing plants with a high-water requirement throughout the planting season. They have a tap root system that grows deep below the ground and therefore the need for a high flow rate to penetrate deep below the ground.
The Efficiency of Rain Guns in Maize Irrigation
Rain guns Sprinklers are the ideal irrigation devices that can provide a high flow rate and spray radius to cover a large area of maize plantation. Water easily reaches all the areas as the sprinklers are set high above the maize plants.
Rain Gun Sprinklers in Kenya
Rain Guns are big Sprinkler heads that release heavy throws of high-pressure flowing water in a rotary manner. With uniform irrigation rates, each sprinkler head rotation releases sprays sufficient to wet the ground by the end of a set duration.
What Do I Need to Run a Rain Gun Sprinkler System?
To determine the need for a rain gun sprinkler system, it is important to understand how it works. Generally, sprinklers and rain guns depend on water pumps to generate high pressure that rotates the sprinkler head.
Water will move through a pipe connection to the sprinkler head and spin the sprinkler head to enhance the formation of high-pressure throws.
The common things you need are:
- Water Pump (Fuel engine pumps are ideal as it is reliable in remote and urban areas)
- Ball Valves
- Irrigation Pipes (HDPE Mainline)
- Hose delivery pipe
- Rain Gun sprinkler Head
- Stands
- Controllers and Sensors (For automated Systems)
- Fittings & Accessories (Camlock Fittings)
• Female Coupling
• Male Barbed Coupling
• Male Coupling
• End Plug
How to Adjust Rain Gun Sprinklers for Proper Coverage
Adjusting Rain Guns depends on the spray radius or coverage you want to achieve. You can increase or decrease the arc by adjusting the Sprinkler Head in the procedure below;
- Adjust the nozzle: According to the irrigation needs, select the appropriate nozzle and install it on the irrigation spray gun.
- Adjust the water volume: According to the size of the water flow, it can be adjusted through the water source valve.
- Adjust the Spray angle: Finally, adjust the size of the spray angle, which can control the spray area and spray range.
How to Maximize Efficiency with Rain Gun Sprinklers
- Use of Automatic Rain gun Sprinkler controllers to enhance auto start and stop of irrigation.
- Ensure the pressure is within the recommended range to enhance proper irrigation and durability of sprinkler guns and system pipes.
- Sensors should be installed to enhance water efficiency; irrigation occurs only when the soil moisture is below the recommended level and stops when a set limit is met.
- Having a backup continuous supply water source to ensure irrigation happens when the primary water source fails. For example, rainwater is harvested in tanks and concrete tanks.
- Large water supply water sources such as dams
- Use of quality water filters to trap silt and debris. Water filters ensure continuous sprinkler functions as they prevent nozzles and pipes from clogging.
Advantages of Irrigating Maize Fields with Rain Guns
- Rain Gun Sprinklers are reliable in providing adequate water needs to the maize crops. Maize plants require high water rates from the growing to maturity phase.
- It is easier to maintain and cater to the changing water needs of maize plants. You can change the sprinkler head size at any time.
- Rain Guns provide heavy and large flow radius which enhances ease and shorter irrigation periods.
- Rain Gun Systems are long-term investments since they last for a long time. Coupled with less maintenance needs due to easy and direct application.
We have a variety of PY 40 Rain Gun Sprinklers series at affordable prices in the market. Prices range from KES 1,500 to KES 15,000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rain Gun Sprinklers are best for large areas. It is not economical to use on small garden areas.
Rain Gun Sprinklers irrigate crops from an overhead manner while traditional methods use surface water run-off.
It reduces the frequency of irrigation as it ensures adequate water supply on occasional irrigation times.
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