1. QUALITY AND LONG LASTING DAM LINERS

The best UV-treated black high density polyethylene (HDPE) dam liners in Kenya manufactured for tropical climates are from Grekkon Limited. Our dam liners for sale in Kenya line the walls and floors of water harvesting reservoirs. This is to prevent water loss through seepage into the soil. Changing rainfall patterns and unpredictable seasons are increasingly becoming a norm in Africa. This is why the need for agricultural water conservation is growing amongst farmers. Every farmer practicing irrigation has a water source. Water pans lined with dam liners are a source of irrigation water storage. This water is from a larger source such as a lake, river, or borehole water, and also harvesting rain and run-off water. Besides irrigation of your crop, the fish pond liner on your water pan allows  for commercial or subsistence fish rearing; the former to boost household income, the latter to supplement household protein

 

Dam liner rolls by Grekkon Limited

 

 

HDPE dam liner material cut from a roll and welded to tailor it to the water pan dimensions

Dam Liners In Kenya

 Our dam liners prices in Kenya are either for rolls of 100M length by 8M width, or tailored sizes. We cut liners from the roll and weld them together  so as to tailor the material to the client’s specifications. We factory weld our dam liners to keep them leak-proof during their entire lifetime of use. Leaking is a common occurrence with a  poorly manually welded geomembrane, so we only allow it where it is impractical to factory weld. An example of this is if the liner is too heavy or bulky to carry as a result of it’s size. It will be delivered on site in sizeable pieces which are manually joined  there

In electricity off-grid locations, our manual welding tools are powered with a fuel generator

DAM LINER SPECIFICATIONS

 

Positioning Your Water Reservoir For Irrigation

This depends on:

i. The source of water going into the water pan. If  the source is from a lower altitude water source such as a river or lake, the water pan is at an elevated position so that with a water pump, the water is reticulated through irrigation water pipes to the water pan. If the water source is from rain water falling on the roofs or run-off, the water pun is positioned at a lower gradient

ii. Preferred irrigation method. If by sprinkler  irrigation or rain hose kits which require high pressure from a water pump, the water pan will be situated at any point. If by low gravity pressure say for drip or button drip irrigation, then it will be at the highest point of the farm

Dam liners in Kenya FAQs

How much does a pond liner cost in Kenya?

Grekkon Limited’s dam liners prices in Kenya are;

Thickness
Weight per meter square in Kgs Price per meter square in KES
0.5mm 0.46kg KES 255
0.75mm 0.88kg KES 355
1mm 0.91kg KES 455

What kind of pond liner is best?

The best dam liner to use depends on the volume of water held and the surface type. If it is a large reservoir, a thicker liner is better. If the surface is smooth then a lighter gauge liner will work.

What are the different types of dam liners in Kenya?

  1. By thickness. Our dam liner types in Kenya are 0.5mm, 0.8mm, and 1mm thick. They are in widths to fit the size and shape of the reservoir or tank. Grekkon Limited’s technical team will install it together with the client then test the liner over the next days or weeks.

2. By material type. There is polyvinyl chloride dam liner material (PVC), low density polyethylene material (LDPE), and HDPE or geomembrane material. Grekkon Limited supplies the latter

 

I. Advantages and disadvantages of  PVC dam liner type

  • Easier to work with than HDPE
  • Resistance to acidic compounds
  • Less dense than HDPE

II. Advantages and disadvantages of  LDPE dam liner type

  • softer and flexible
  • easier to fold, install on rough terrain
  • Less expensive than HDPE
  • Has less tensile strength than HDPE
  • Tears easily compared to HDPE
  • Can stretch out of shape

III. Advantages and disadvantages of  HDPE dam liner type

  • Dense
  • Tougher
  • Has a longer life-span
  • Very low elasticity
  • More difficult to work with

 

 How is liner thickness determined?

i. The volume of water held. The larger the volume the greater the weight and a thicker liner to support greater weight. A domestic water use tank is lined with a o.5mm dam liner because the weight of the water is not much. A water pan to irrigate 500 acres will be lined with a 0.75mm or 1mm dam liner because the water weight is huge

ii. The wall and floor surface texture. Thicker liners will be on rough surfaces because they are less prone to damage by tearing

Can I put an old pond liner over an old one?

No, you cannot. Remove the old liner then replace it with the new one

How long do pond liners last?

It depends on the thickness. 0.5mm lasts for 12 years, 0.75/ 0.8mm 20 years, and 1mm 35 years. Keeping extend the working life of your liner, keep it under water throughout, and create a fence or hedge around the water pan. The latter keeps away animals from destroying the liner

What material is dam liner?

Our dam liner material is virgin (none recycled) high density polythene (HDPE)

What is the width of a dam liner?

Our dam liner width is 8M

 How to install dam liners in your irrigation water reservoir or water tank

To support the liner in a reservoir, the owner will trench at a distance of 1M all around it. This trench is a foot deep and a foot wide. Once installation within the reservoir is complete, the liner edges are tucked in this trench and covered. This holds the liner in place during its period of use. For the tank, a steel or wooden band will support the liner in the inner tank’s wall for covered tanks, and on the outer tank walls for open water tanks.

 

dam liners

A dam liner in tank

 

Grekkon Limited Dam liners Installation on Site

How to calculate your dam liner requirement

The dam liner calculator works according to the shape of the reservoir.

I.  A square or rectangular steep sloped sides

Total length in meters: (length + 2depth + 2meters). Total width in meters: (width + 2depth +2meters). The additional 2 meters on each side are for the overlap which is tucked in a trench for water reservoirs.

For tanks, it’ll be 0.5M. Multiplying the total length with the total width gives the pond liner area in meters

II.  A square or rectangular slanted sides

[Length + (2* slanting height) + (2 meters allowance)] + [Width + (2* slanting height) + (2 meters allowance)]

III. Oval / circular shaped water reservoirs

Diameter + (2height/ depth) + (2 meters allownce)

IV. Oval / circular shaped water tanks

Diameter + (2height/ depth) + (0.5 meters allowance)

 

How to weld your dam liner

Our dam liners are factory welded with a hot wedger machine. Where the welding must be done on site, a hot blower will do this for 0.5mm to 0.75mm thicknesses. However, for 1mm, a hot wedger machine will be in use on site too

 

After dam liner installation is complete, fence off the water pan to prevent accidents by drowning when animals or persons fall into the water reservoir

 

A well fenced water pan after dam liner installation by Grekkon Limited in Kirinyaga county

Comments (242)

  • Hi,
    I need a damliner for a dam measuring 17m*15*

    John Muli
    Reply
    • Good evening John,

      For a comprehensive determination of gour dam liner size, please share with us the depth of your water pan

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
  • Hi,
    Please give me a quotation for the liner and installation cost for a 6 x 4 x 2m dam

    Mwangi
    Reply
    • Good evening Mwangi,

      Please see your dam liner cost on email

      Best regards,

      Customer Service

      Reply
  • How can I access a dam liner I’m at Tharaka. And what’s the price of 10m by 10m

    Albert Njagi
    Reply
    • Good afternoon Albert,

      We’ll supply your dam liner from our Meru office. For the price, please specify the dam liner thickness required

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
  • Can i get quotation for under ground water tank with a smooth surface. Dimensions Diameter 7m height 2.5m?

    John Mutuku
    Reply
    • Good morning John,

      Your liner, welding, other material and installation cost is Kes 45,000

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
  • Good afternoon,
    I want to know if 5m by 5m by 3 m is recommended for damliners. and if yes, where can I get them, and do you install them (Are there installation charges ?”
    looking forward to your response

    regards,
    David

    David Kimanzi
    Reply
    • Good afternoon David,

      Yes it is. The dam liner is available from any of our branches, and yes we do make installations at a cost of Kes 30/M sq

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
      • Thanks for your prompt response.
        Is there any branch around Kitui town where I can visit and make my order, please

        David Kimanzi
        Reply
  • What is the minimum deepness what you recommend due to evaporation?

    Oliver
    Reply
    • Good evening Oliver,

      From 1.5M

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
      • Hi Customer Service

        Thanks for your feedback. What is the recommended deepness? Would be for Kampala, if that helps.

        Regards
        Oliver

        Oliver
        Reply
        • Good morning Olivier,

          2M is better because it is a hot location

          Best regards,
          Customer Service

          Reply
  • What’s the dam liner cost for 41M*41M*3M. Taveta Town.

    Claudio
    Reply
    • Good morning Claudio,

      This dam liner cost will be provided on email. Thanks

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
  • Any what’s up group

    Margaret
    Reply
    • Good morning Margaret,

      Please email us your contact number on info@grekkon.co.ke

      Best regards,
      Customer Service

      Reply
  • I want to know the quotation of the liners I had sent you on the same mail

    David tanui
    Reply

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