For most gardens and farm rows in Kenya the right irrigation hose is a 3/4 inch or 1/2 inch PVC braided line, rated to 4.5 bar, in a length that reaches your furthest bed without joins. Bore sets the flow, length sets the reach, and material decides how long the hose lasts in the sun.
The Coninx range sold here covers those two bores in 15 m and 30 m lengths, all with the same three-layer braided PVC build and UV resistance. Here is how to choose between them.
Bore size: how much water you need at the far end
The bore is the inside width of the hose, and it decides how much water arrives at the far end. A wider bore carries more water per minute; a narrower one is lighter and easier to move.
Half inch suits short runs, single sprinklers and drip lines close to the tap. Three quarter inch is the general purpose size for farm rows and greenhouses, and it moves more water per minute than a 1/2 inch line. If your sprinkler goes limp at the end of a long run, bore is usually the first thing to check.
Both sizes in this range are rated to 4.5 bar, so the pressure limit is the same whichever bore you pick.
Length: reach further without joining two hoses
Buy the length that reaches your furthest bed in one run. Every joint is a possible leak and a place where flow pressure drops slightly.
- 15 m suits kitchen gardens, greenhouses and short runs from a tap or pump to the growing area.
- 30 m covers a medium kitchen garden or small plot without joining two shorter lengths together.
Measure the path the hose actually takes, around a wall or along a fence, not the straight line across the plot. A hose that is pulled tight round corners kinks more often.
Material: why opaque PVC braided hose lasts longer
All four Coninx hoses are made from opaque green PVC with a three-layer braided construction. The braiding is what resists kinking, and the UV resistance matters when a line stays out in the sun between watering days.
The green colour is not just cosmetic. Clear tubing lets sunlight through, and that encourages algae growth inside the line over time. Opaque tubing blocks that light and keeps the inside cleaner over months of use.
The PVC is also chemical resistant, which matters if you run fertiliser or other treatments through the line. The rating across the range is 4.5 bar maximum pressure.
Fittings: the part everyone forgets
None of these hoses include fittings, so plan for 1/2 inch connectors on the half inch hose and matching 3/4 inch fittings on the wider one. Check the size marked on the connector before you buy, because the two bores do not interchange.
If you are replacing an old line, take the old connector with you to the shop. That is the quickest way to match the thread and the bore in one trip, and it avoids a second journey.
Which Coninx hose fits your setup
Short runs close to the tap suit the 1/2 inch x 15 m hose, for drip lines, small sprinklers and garden pumps in kitchen gardens, greenhouses and short runs.
For a medium kitchen garden or small plot where you want one continuous line, choose the 1/2 inch x 30 m hose. It covers the distance without a join in the middle.
Where flow volume matters more than reach, such as mainline irrigation, sprinklers, pumps and filters for farm rows and greenhouses close to the water source, go up to 3/4 inch. The 15 m length suits those shorter runs.
For a full farm row or greenhouse crop that needs the wider bore over more ground, the 3/4 inch x 30 m hose balances flow capacity against weight and ease of handling, and is easier to reposition than a full 1 inch line.
| Feature | Coninx 1/2 Inch x 30m Green PVC Braided Irrigation Hose | Coninx 1/2 Inch x 15m Green PVC Braided Irrigation Hose | Coninx 3/4 Inch x 30m Green PVC Braided Irrigation Hose | Coninx 3/4 Inch x 15m Green PVC Braided Irrigation Hose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product | ||||
| Price | KSh 3,000 Sold out | KSh 2,000 Sold out | KSh 4,500 Sold out | KSh 2,500 Sold out |
| Inner Diameter | 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/4" | 3/4" |
| Length (m) | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 |
| Material | PVC | PVC | PVC | PVC |
| Suits | Drip irrigation and small sprinklers on medium kitchen gardens or small plots | Drip lines, small sprinklers and garden pumps in kitchen gardens, greenhouses and short runs | Farm rows and greenhouse irrigation, balancing flow capacity against weight and ease of handling | Mainline irrigation, sprinklers, pumps and filters for farm rows and greenhouses close to the water source |
| Link | View & Buy | View & Buy | View & Buy | View & Buy |
One honest limit: these are hoses, not a full irrigation design. If your plot needs several branches, a header line and separate drip zones, plan the layout before you buy so you pick the bore that feeds the whole system. The irrigation pipes and tubing range shows the other lines and connectors that go with these hoses.
The quick choice
For a home garden close to the tap, take the 1/2 inch hose in 15 m or 30 m depending on reach. For farm rows and greenhouses, take 3/4 inch, again picking the length that gets you to the furthest bed without a join.
If you are still unsure, measure the run, note whether the tap is close or far, and choose the bore that keeps the sprinkler strong at the end.
Where you would use it
- Kitchen garden drip Run a 1/2 inch line from the tap to drip irrigation across a medium kitchen garden without joining two shorter hoses.
- Greenhouse rows Use a 3/4 inch hose on farm rows and greenhouse crops where a wider bore moves more water per minute.
- Pump to plot Connect a 1/2 inch hose from a garden pump to small sprinklers on a short run close to the water source.
- Sprinkler mainline Feed mainline irrigation, sprinklers, pumps and filters with a 3/4 inch hose rated to 4.5 bar.
Other options worth a look.
Start with the length of your longest run, then choose the bore that keeps pressure at the far end. Browse the full range and pick the Coninx hose that matches your connectors.
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Frequently asked questions
A 1/2 inch hose suits short runs, single sprinklers and drip lines close to the tap. Pick 15 m if the tap is near and 30 m if you need one continuous line across a medium kitchen garden.
Yes, a 3/4 inch bore moves more water per minute than a 1/2 inch line. That is why it is the general purpose size for farm rows and greenhouses where flow volume matters.
No, fittings are sold separately. You need 1/2 inch connectors for the half inch hose and 3/4 inch fittings for the wider one.
All four Coninx hoses are rated to a maximum of 4.5 bar. Keep your pump or tap pressure within that figure.
The opaque green PVC blocks sunlight, which helps stop algae growing inside the line. Clear tubing lets light through, and that encourages algae over time.
