Buying guides for sealants, adhesives, solar, electrical, tools and hardware
Practical advice on choosing and using sealants, adhesives, PU foam, solar lighting, inverters, electrical fittings, tools and hardware, from the AHIHQ trade counter in Nairobi.
PU foam prices in Kenya (2026): what you pay and why
What a can of PU foam costs in Nairobi, from KSh 420 to KSh 1,240, by brand and by carton, and why some cans...
Pendant lights and chandeliers in Nairobi: styles, sizes and prices
MODI LED pendants from KSh 4,200 and gold crystal chandeliers from KSh 6,300: integrated LED vs bulb-type, prices by size, and rule-of-thumb sizing and...
Panel lights or downlights? How many lights a room needs, and warm vs daylight
When to use an LED panel and when to use downlights (downlighters), a simple lumens method for how many fittings a room needs, and...
MODI switches and sockets: M1, M2, B1 Glossy and Bakelite ranges compared
What separates MODI's four switch and socket ranges: plate material, colours, which special plates each range has (USB, 25A, 45A, fan controller) and what...
How to glue PVC pipe: Tangit PVC-U step by step
How to make a PVC-U pipe joint that holds: cutting, cleaning, brushing, joining without twisting, cure times before testing, how much Tangit each pipe...
Extension sockets: how to choose a safe extension cable for home and office
Adaptors, corded extensions and cable reels compared: MODI 13A ratings, the 3,250W combined limit, prices from KSh 170, and how to use an extension...
Ceiling fan prices in Kenya (2026) and how to pick the right size
Current prices for MODI ceiling, wall, orbit, stand, desk, clip and exhaust fans, plus when to choose each and a rule-of-thumb guide to room...
13A, 25A or 45A? Choosing the right socket and switch for each room
Which socket or switch goes where: 13A switched sockets, universal and USB Type-C sockets, 20A and 25A points for water heaters and showers, 45A...
Construction adhesive vs silicone vs PU foam: which do you need?
Adhesive fixes, silicone seals, foam fills. What each is for, where the Pattex PL range and Akfix montage adhesives fit, and a decision list...
Solar flood light prices in Kenya (2026)
Current piece prices for every solar flood light we stock, with battery size and stored energy, what drives the price, and how to compare...
Chemical anchors: how to fix bolts and rebar into concrete
Polyester or styrene-free resin, the right drill size, blow-brush-blow cleaning, injecting from the bottom, sleeves for hollow block and loading times by temperature.
How to fix a mirror to a wall without drilling
Bond the mirror with a neutral mirror adhesive in vertical strips, support it while it cures and never use acetic silicone. Step by step,...