How it Works

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Choose the location: Identify key areas around the house, such as the roof, decks, eaves, and surrounding landscape, that need protection from wildfire exposure.

Set up the sprinklers: Install the sprinklers in the strategic locations around your home. The system is often designed to be installed at the roofline or other high-risk areas that could catch embers.

Connect to water supply: The sprinklers are connected to a reliable water source, either your home's water supply or a dedicated pool. The system may also be connected to an irrigation system for water distribution.

Add water pressure controls: A booster pump or pressure regulator might be used to ensure that water is adequately distributed to all sprinkler heads.

Manual or automatic activation: The system can be activated manually or automatically, depending on the configuration. Some systems are connected to fire detection systems or weather monitoring devices (such as temperature or smoke detectors).

• Automatic activation: Sensors can detect smoke, temperature spikes, or wind speed to trigger the sprinklers. Once the system detects these conditions, it will start spraying water around the property.

• Manual activation: In some cases, you can activate the system yourself if you anticipate fire danger or as a precaution during extreme fire conditions.

Water distribution: Once activated, the sprinklers deploy water in a wide area around your home. This can include your roof, decks, eaves, windows, and vegetation, which are common ignition points for wildfires.

• Spray pattern: Air Raid Water’s wildfire sprinklers typically use a mist or fine spray to cover a large area while conserving water. The fine mist helps to saturate the area without causing damage to plants or soil.

Create a fire buffer: The goal of the sprinkler system is to create a wet zone around the house, which serves as a barrier to slow the spread of wildfire. Water applied to flammable materials like dry vegetation, leaves, and debris can make it more difficult for embers to ignite these materials.

Prevent ember ignition: Embers from wildfires can travel long distances and land on roofs, decks, or lawns. The water droplets help prevent these embers from starting a fire by cooling surfaces and removing dry material.

Continuous water flow: The system continues to water the areas until the fire danger passes or the fire department gives the all-clear. The system can be designed to operate for several hours to provide adequate protection.

Manual shutdown: After the threat has subsided, the system can be manually turned off or automatically deactivated if designed to do so.

System assessment: After a wildfire threat, it’s important to check the system for any damage. Inspect the sprinkler heads for clogging or wear and ensure the water supply is replenished if it’s connected to a tank.

Regular maintenance: Just like any irrigation system, the wildfire sprinkler system requires regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Check the water pressure, clean sprinkler heads, and ensure the system is functional for the next fire season.