Product Description
Smart Water Control for Your Irrigation Blocks
For small and medium-scale farmers across Kenya, managing water efficiently is the difference between a good harvest and a lost season. The PP Male Single Union Ball Valve is a rugged solution designed to isolate specific zones in your piping system.
Whether you are using a solar pump, a borehole, or a gravity tank, this valve gives you the manual control needed to direct water exactly where your crops need it most. It helps to prevent water waste by ensuring that only the areas of the farm requiring irrigation receive flow at any given time. By using this valve, you can maintain better overall system pressure and ensure your water source is used as effectively as possible.
Why the Single Union Design Works on the Farm
This valve is highly valued for its single union nut located on the pipe side. This feature allows you to quickly disconnect your HDPE line for cleaning or seasonal storage without cutting the pipe, which saves you money on replacement fittings over time.
One end of the fitting features a standard male thread for direct connection to tanks or pump manifolds, while the other provides a secure compression grip for standard metric HDPE pipes.
The body is constructed from UV-stabilized polypropylene. Unlike standard plastics, this reinforced material is engineered to resist the chalking and brittleness caused by the intense Kenyan sun, providing a significantly longer service life in open fields.
Available PP Male Single Union Ball Valve Sizes
IrriHub supplies this valve in various sizes to match your specific pump and pipe diameter. Please refer to the table below for current pricing per unit, which matches our Shopify store rates exactly.
|
Size (Pipe OD x Thread) |
Price (KES) |
|
20mm x 1/2" |
KES 400.00 |
|
25mm x 3/4" |
KES 500.00 |
|
32mm x 1" |
KES 600.00 |
|
40mm x 1" |
KES 750.00 |
|
40mm x 1 1/4" |
KES 750.00 |
|
50mm x 1 1/4" |
KES 950.00 |
|
50mm x 1 1/2" |
KES 950.00 |
|
63mm x 1 1/2" |
KES 1,300.00 |
|
63mm x 2" |
KES 1,300.00 |
|
75mm x 2 1/2" |
KES 2,100.00 |
|
90mm x 3" |
KES 2,800.00 |
|
110mm x 4" |
KES 3,850.00 |
Pro-Tips for a Leak-Proof Installation
To ensure your system stays dry and pressurized, you must follow specific installation steps. Always chamfer or bevel the edge of your HDPE pipe and apply a small amount of lubricant to the internal rubber O-ring. This prevents the pipe from stabbing and tearing the seal during insertion, which is the most common cause of leaks.
When connecting directly to a vibrating metal pump, it is best to use a short length of flexible hose or a metallic nipple between the pump and this plastic valve. This protects the plastic threads from vibration fatigue and ensures a longer connection life.
Additionally, as temperatures rise in the midday sun, the safe working pressure of plastic valves naturally decreases, so shading the valve can help maintain peak performance.
IrriHub provides reliable irrigation and farm systems for small and medium-scale farmers across Kenya. For help choosing the right product for your farm, reach out to us directly.
Call us on +254 729 717 881 or visit our store, Shubham Complex, Old Mombasa Rd.