DripTech Eco-Flow | Irrigation equipment in Kenya
What to prepare for an irrigation consultation
A useful irrigation consultation begins with the right farm information. The more clearly the crop, field, water source and project scope are described, the easier it is to assess options and identify missing measurements before a quotation.
Farm and crop information
- Farm location and access details
- Approximate area and field dimensions
- Crop, planting date or stage, row spacing and bed layout
- Soil type or infiltration observations, if known
- Slope, elevation changes and areas with different watering needs
Water source and power
- Borehole, river, dam, tank, roof catchment or other source
- Source capacity or dependable flow, where known
- Borehole static/dynamic water level and yield information, if available
- Tank volume, height and outlet details
- Existing pump model, nameplate, pipe sizes and observed performance
- Electricity, generator or solar power availability
Photos, sketches and documents
Send a clear field photo or sketch with dimensions, water point, proposed irrigated blocks and obstacles. Existing drawings, survey data, pump records or water test results can be useful.
If dimensions or flow are not known, say so rather than estimating them as confirmed facts. A site assessment or measurement may be the next step.
Clarify what service you need
- Advice or equipment selection
- Concept layout or detailed irrigation design
- Bill of quantities and quotation
- Supply of materials
- Installation, testing and commissioning
- Repair, maintenance or upgrade of an existing system
What happens next
The team reviews the information, identifies assumptions and gaps, and recommends the next step—remote guidance, additional measurements, a site visit or a scoped design. Site visits, design fees, delivery and installation arrangements should be confirmed for the specific project before commitment.