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.
What size inverter do I need for my house in Kenya?
How to size an inverter for a Kenyan home: list running watts, allow for fridge and pump surge, choose pure sine wave and the...
Silicone sealant prices in Kenya (2026): what you pay and why
Current piece and carton prices for the silicone and acrylic sealants we stock, checked 13 October 2026, what drives the price and how to...
How to choose a solar street light for a compound, estate road or school
A practical guide to solar street lights in Kenya: all-in-one or split type, pole height, LiFePO4 batteries and the 30 to 36 hour run...
Which silicone sealant should I use? Bathroom, kitchen, window and glass
Acetic silicone for tile and sanitary joints, neutral for mirrors, stone, metal and windows, acrylic where you will paint. How to choose, prepare the...
Solar flood light wattage explained: why a "300W" solar light isn't 300W
Why the wattage on a solar flood light is not the power it draws, and how to compare lights properly using battery watt-hours, panel...
How to Use PU Foam Spray: A Practical Guide to Expanding Foam
How one-component PU foam cans work, straw vs gun foam, and how to fill a frame gap properly: shaking, wetting, fill depth, cutting, curing...