I know a bloke that during one of Australia's big fires (can't recall which) put sprinklers on his roof that sprayed down past his house running on a pump from his dam (supply pipes under ground from his pump hut thing) Bush fires burnt everything except the house and about 5-10m around it. I did a school science project describing a fire suppression system for houses based on it about 20 years ago in primary school, got a A+ 😊
I have seen a system like this on a permaculture property in Australia, although the sprinkler heads were mounted much higher and they were permanently installed with all pipes under ground.
Makes me think of having a separate circuit of lawn sprinklers set to spray the against the house and immediately yard - only used for fire suppression. But I’d need a way for it to start automatically in a fire situation so it’s not dependent on my being home. Hummm....
@@craigbrackbill7722 Good point. Electronic flame detectors connected to a deluge "releasing control panel" are available to actuate commercial fire suppression systems. They can be used to automate residential systems as well. Obviously the materials and installation would add cost to the system. It all depends on how much the home owner is able and willing to spend.
hmm yeah clear some of the branches around that house. i know you want tress near you house but it is not a good idea to have them close, should have no trees closer then 30 feet to house. remove branches at least 6 feet from the ground.
The larger the cleared area between a structure and forests, brush and tall grasses, the better. Do not plant highly combustible shrubbery or use wood-based mulch close to the house. If you must have mulch, use gravel or crushed stone. Do not use combustible roofing; at a minimum use synthetic roofing materials with a Class A rating. Better yet use metal or fiber cement, slate, or clay tile roofing. Do have combustible siding on your house, including vinyl siding which will melt and expose the substrate and framing to fire. Masonry, stucco, fiber cement board or metal siding are good alternatives. Have no combustible trim on the home's exterior. Use noncombustible window sash with thermal pane glazing. Avoid combustible decks, fences, trellises, etc. Be sure all attic vents are screened with fine-mesh metal screening to prevent burning embers from entering the attic. Ensure soffit material is noncombustible - do not use vinyl soffits which readily melt and admit burning embers into wood frame attics. If building a new home, consider specifying metal framing instead of combustible framing. Consult the U.S. Forest Service or National Fire Protection Association web sites for more detailed information.
I saw one similar but there are no outside hoses. They are fire suppression sprinkler systems built into the structure withe sensors that sense impending wild fires coming and activate the water 360 degrees around the structure and the land around it making wild fires not able to burn the structures. It's a great idea and if I lived in a forest area. I'd have a monolithic dome home since they are made of cement are are fireproof as well as having this to protect my yard and trees and my wooden storage shed. #followingmydreams
and for simpleton sake, round off your pump to the nearest gpm's lets say 150....now do the math for water usage ,many dug wells will not provide this type of flow but will work initially....hopefully you have at least 1000 or more gals in your well.
@@jedidiah5131 Reply, well-yeah, that is why you need the pool, water tank or pond, all of them act like a surge tank because a regular well would never keep up with the flow. That is why most farms have an irrigation pond for the sprinklers and punp.
Great stuf, why should fire fighters be pulled off the line to save houses for people who live in these areas that should have had set up permanent systems to protect their homes?
You can search for "fire hose" on line; there are many manufacturers of fire hose and nozzles, and hoses come in many colors. Nozzle selection is as important as hose selection. Avoid inexpensive plastic "garden hose" style nozzles if at all possible. Your life may depend on good quality equipment. Try to purchase only equipment which is approved, certified, or "listed" by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
I know a bloke that during one of Australia's big fires (can't recall which) put sprinklers on his roof that sprayed down past his house running on a pump from his dam (supply pipes under ground from his pump hut thing) Bush fires burnt everything except the house and about 5-10m around it. I did a school science project describing a fire suppression system for houses based on it about 20 years ago in primary school, got a A+ 😊
Hi Steven, thanks for asking! The STRIKER-3® has a maximum flow of 102 US GPM. Its run time is about 54 minutes per tank at full throttle. Its maximum pressure is 345 PSI. Here's the link to the STRIKER-3® data sheet : waterax.imgix.net/products/documents/STRIKER-3%20Data-sheet.pdf Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via info@waterax.com if you have any other questions.
@@asgkllngfxxhkkvxdhkkbhjllnvcg cotton lined/rubber jacket or just a cotton jacket, many forestry hoses are just a cotton jacket so they can sweat and not be burn or melt.....
@@asgkllngfxxhkkvxdhkkbhjllnvcg The inside layer of the hose historically was rubber to prevent leakage, with an outside cotton jacket to protect the rubber from abrasion and help contain pressure. Today most high quality fire hose is made of synthetic materials, which require less maintenance.
How to upset a fire fighting industry. ... can image forest fighters joining the buggy whip biz ... 2023 June6 .. one in Canada not having read about Waterax prior... sorry about your promo endeavours ... can be "Required Viewing" .. for politicians and voters everywhere .. Cheers from Ontario Can.
We're not sure what you mean but these are actual wildland firefighters from Quebec and these products are sold across Canada and widely used on the west coast.
I know a bloke that during one of Australia's big fires (can't recall which) put sprinklers on his roof that sprayed down past his house running on a pump from his dam (supply pipes under ground from his pump hut thing) Bush fires burnt everything except the house and about 5-10m around it.
I did a school science project describing a fire suppression system for houses based on it about 20 years ago in primary school, got a A+ 😊
I think everyone in California should have something like this.
Majority of the people in Cali ain't smart enough to operate
I have seen a system like this on a permaculture property in Australia, although the sprinkler heads were mounted much higher and they were permanently installed with all pipes under ground.
Makes me think of having a separate circuit of lawn sprinklers set to spray the against the house and immediately yard - only used for fire suppression. But I’d need a way for it to start automatically in a fire situation so it’s not dependent on my being home. Hummm....
you need to spray high up around gutters and eaves where embers will blow into the roof void. VESDA is what you can use to initiate the system.
@@craigbrackbill7722 Good point. Electronic flame detectors connected to a deluge "releasing control panel" are available to actuate commercial fire suppression systems. They can be used to automate residential systems as well. Obviously the materials and installation would add cost to the system. It all depends on how much the home owner is able and willing to spend.
hmm yeah clear some of the branches around that house. i know you want tress near you house but it is not a good idea to have them close, should have no trees closer then 30 feet to house. remove branches at least 6 feet from the ground.
The larger the cleared area between a structure and forests, brush and tall grasses, the better. Do not plant highly combustible shrubbery or use wood-based mulch close to the house. If you must have mulch, use gravel or crushed stone. Do not use combustible roofing; at a minimum use synthetic roofing materials with a Class A rating. Better yet use metal or fiber cement, slate, or clay tile roofing. Do have combustible siding on your house, including vinyl siding which will melt and expose the substrate and framing to fire. Masonry, stucco, fiber cement board or metal siding are good alternatives. Have no combustible trim on the home's exterior. Use noncombustible window sash with thermal pane glazing. Avoid combustible decks, fences, trellises, etc. Be sure all attic vents are screened with fine-mesh metal screening to prevent burning embers from entering the attic. Ensure soffit material is noncombustible - do not use vinyl soffits which readily melt and admit burning embers into wood frame attics. If building a new home, consider specifying metal framing instead of combustible framing. Consult the U.S. Forest Service or National Fire Protection Association web sites for more detailed information.
This is what I need !!! Thanks!
I saw one similar but there are no outside hoses. They are fire suppression sprinkler systems built into the structure withe sensors that sense impending wild fires coming and activate the water 360 degrees around the structure and the land around it making wild fires not able to burn the structures. It's a great idea and if I lived in a forest area. I'd have a monolithic dome home since they are made of cement are are fireproof as well as having this to protect my yard and trees and my wooden storage shed. #followingmydreams
These people make the pumps the forest service uses. If you have a pool, water tank, or pond it will work. Just be aware it is a "Very Best" item.
and for simpleton sake, round off your pump to the nearest gpm's lets say 150....now do the math for water usage ,many dug wells will not provide this type of flow but will work initially....hopefully you have at least 1000 or more gals in your well.
@@jedidiah5131 Reply, well-yeah, that is why you need the pool, water tank or pond, all of them act like a surge tank because a regular well would never keep up with the flow. That is why most farms have an irrigation pond for the sprinklers and punp.
Great stuf, why should fire fighters be pulled off the line to save houses for people who live in these areas that should have had set up permanent systems to protect their homes?
Do you have a link to the hoses used for the sprinkler setup? (The orange ones)
You can search for "fire hose" on line; there are many manufacturers of fire hose and nozzles, and hoses come in many colors. Nozzle selection is as important as hose selection. Avoid inexpensive plastic "garden hose" style nozzles if at all possible. Your life may depend on good quality equipment. Try to purchase only equipment which is approved, certified, or "listed" by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
Good Idea, just need to have a natural water source near by and keep the pumps gas tank full...
how about a well?
Great system
Has anyone tested this with a large fire blowing burning embers and scorching hot winds onto everything?
The forest service uses sprinklers on fires frequently and it works
I know a bloke that during one of Australia's big fires (can't recall which) put sprinklers on his roof that sprayed down past his house running on a pump from his dam (supply pipes under ground from his pump hut thing) Bush fires burnt everything except the house and about 5-10m around it.
I did a school science project describing a fire suppression system for houses based on it about 20 years ago in primary school, got a A+ 😊
Flow rate? Coverage area? Run time till gas deleted? So little data.
Hi Steven, thanks for asking! The STRIKER-3® has a maximum flow of 102 US GPM. Its run time is about 54 minutes per tank at full throttle. Its maximum pressure is 345 PSI. Here's the link to the STRIKER-3® data sheet : waterax.imgix.net/products/documents/STRIKER-3%20Data-sheet.pdf Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via info@waterax.com if you have any other questions.
is that a plastic or rubber hose ?
It's fire hose, made internally with a rubber like material, and a fabric braid outside
@@asgkllngfxxhkkvxdhkkbhjllnvcg cotton lined/rubber jacket or just a cotton jacket, many forestry hoses are just a cotton jacket so they can sweat and not be burn or melt.....
@@jedidiah5131 probably cotton or syntethic, still, looks like uncoated fabric
@@jedidiah5131 i mean inside there's plastic/ rubber lining and outside is fabric
@@asgkllngfxxhkkvxdhkkbhjllnvcg The inside layer of the hose historically was rubber to prevent leakage, with an outside cotton jacket to protect the rubber from abrasion and help contain pressure. Today most high quality fire hose is made of synthetic materials, which require less maintenance.
How to upset a fire fighting industry. ... can image forest fighters joining the buggy whip biz ... 2023 June6 .. one in Canada not having read about Waterax prior... sorry about your promo endeavours ... can be "Required Viewing" .. for politicians and voters everywhere .. Cheers from Ontario Can.
We're not sure what you mean but these are actual wildland firefighters from Quebec and these products are sold across Canada and widely used on the west coast.