How it Works
Rotating spray heads protrude from the building facia. Water flow under pressure from a diesel-powered pump forces jets of water under centrifugal force to exit in a variety of directions simultaneously. Because the water is placed between the fire and the building, any wind-driven flame or ember will be also accompanied by water.
You will often see a fireman advance on a fire with his hose spraying in a wide pattern to protect him from the radiant heat - The BUSHFIRE PRO System works in much the same way. The adjustability of the HD10 makes it very effective for use under decks, window and doorway alcoves, stairways etc.
Leave Early, Stay Out Of Danger And Let Bushfire Pro Intelligent Auto System Fight The Fire For You
The Heart of the Bushfire Pro System is the HD10 Sprinkler / Spray Head
Below is a comparison between currently available sprinklers/sprayers/nozzles and permanently installed systems. Most have been designed for agricultural or garden use and don’t distribute water in the required volume or direction for effective bushfire protection.
| Static Spray Nozzles | Butterfly Sprinklers | Bushfire ProHD 10 | |
| Spray Pattern Diameter | Approx 5.0 metres | Approx 6.0 metres | Approx 12 metres |
| Water Req. @200 kpa | Approx 3 LPM | Approx 15 LPM | Approx 9 LPM |
| Sprays Forward | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sprays Backward | No | No | Yes |
| Sprays Sideways | Yes | No | Yes |
| Adjustible | No | No | Yes |
Options
Fire Suppressant Additive, Roof Cavity Protection, 1st Line of Defence, Automation.
Roof Cavity Protection
Many homes are lost to bushfires from ingress of burning material into roof cavities. These can be protected by micro sprinklers fed from the main pipe system. This also allows a valve to supply water to a hose for use inside the building during a bushfire in case of an internal fire.
1st Line of Defence
A separate water circuit at the outer edge of the property can give great help in mitigating the effect of the fire before it reaches the building.
Automation
The BUSHFIRE PRO INTELLIGENT AUTOMATIC SYSTEM will operate in your absence so that you and your family can leave the area early and not be exposed to extreme personal danger.
The ember attack will initially activate the system which is linked to sensors that can differentiate between this and flame attack.
Embers may arrive much earlier than the main fire, so BUSHFIRE PRO will activate on the arrival of an ember attack and then stop when the area has been doused sufficiently. It will continue this until the arrival of the fire galvanizes it into non-stop action for maximum protection.
This system is stand alone. It does not require mains power, phone connection or mains water.
What is needed:
Water supply – depending on size of house and number of sprinkler heads needed – preferably a dedicated tank – enough water required to run the system for at least one hour non stop.
*YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH WATER*
Standard Bushfire Pro Auto System includes:
Diesel powered pump – electric start/stop with remote
Control box
Smoke sensors
Heat sensors
20 x HD 10 sprinklers to suit the size of the building with mounting brackets.