Pricing

We believe so yes! As do government-funded research bodies such as the CSIRO. We do caution however that a sprinkler system should be used as part of your bushfire survival plan – not relied upon as the only defence system. A sprinkler system, when in operation, reduces the workload involved in protecting your property – allowing you to focus attention elsewhere.

Our system does not rely on grid power nor does it rely on mains water – as both of these sources have been shown to fail during the extreme conditions generated by a bushfire. Our ember suppression system is designed to operate standalone for approximately 2 hours on a full tank of fuel, delivering a continuous curtain of water over your property.

We appreciate knowing costs upfront is preferred when considering which system you intend to invest in. For this reason, we have prepared a price guide for the Water Curtain Bushfire Sprinkler Protection System.

The Water Curtain Bushfire Sprinkler Protection system is NOT a DIY solution. It is a hydraulic irrigation system, developed in consultation with irrigation system specialists Nutrient Water – Bomaderry and installed by plumbing professionals. Complete training in the operation and maintenance of our system is included in the overall cost, in addition to advice on best practices to help you prepare for a bushfire threat.

To deliver a continuous supply of water during a bushfire, we recommend a minimum of 22,500 litres of water dedicated to the sprinkler system alone however the more the better! We do not recommend using pool water to supply the system as this will corrode your roof and contaminate your water supply. We have installed the system using mains water as the water source in non-rural properties, however with acknowledgment from the property owner that the supply could fail during a bushfire.

Copper and brass are not only durable, non-combustible and UV stable, but they will withstand the extreme conditions of the Australian summer. In addition, temperatures on our roofs during bushfire season can exceed 70 degrees for long periods of time so quality is paramount.

A bushfire sprinkler system offers your property the best possible protection in the event of bushfire ember attack.

It is also the property owner’s responsibility to prepare for bushfire. This includes clearing leaves and debris from roofs, gutters and the removal of combustible materials surrounding the property.

The property owner must be proficient in the correct operation and maintenance of the bushfire fighting pump and maintaining the required volume of water necessary to run the system effectively.

Regularly check that the sprinkler heads are in working order.

Due to the extreme and unpredictable nature of recent bushfire events, there is no guarantee that the sprinkler system will save your property, however it will be given the best fighting chance.