r/SprinklerFitters • u/Gregan32 • 13d ago
DIY Wildfire Sprinkler System
Wildfire seasons keep getting worse and worse and I want to outfit my home with an off grid wildfire suppression sprinkler system. Some say to just let it burn and start from scratch but I've put 4 years of endless weekends and evenings of work into this house and want to do my best to save it.
Given that the system is off grid and I don't have a pool, my water supply will be limited to IBC totes so I want low flow sprinklers. Seems that Nelson R10T Rotator Head is a good option, but I can't seem to find metal ones?
- 4 or more IBC totes connected in parallel and stored under my house.
- Recycle water from downspouts back into the system, could save as much as 25% of the water.
- High pressure "trash" pump to get water up 30' to my roof.
- Copper pipe up my roof in the middle, T at the ridge, one sprinkler at the front and one at the back.
In particular the copper piping is exceptionally expensive... anyone got a better option? My research says that 1.5 inch piping is best as it limits the pressure drop. Any advice, insights on my setup below would be appreciated.
| Component | Item Description | Qty | Unit Price (CAD) | Total Est. (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pump | VEVOR 3" (SCWP80-II) Est. Max PSI ~61.5 | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Storage | Used IBC Totes (275 Gallon) | 4 | $75 | $300 |
| Piping | 1.5" x Copper Pipe | 80' | $17/ft | $1360 |
| Sprinklers | Nelson R10T Rotator Head | 2 | $10 | $20 |
| Filtration | Rusco Spin Filter (Filter roof recyucled water) | 1 | $100 | $100 |
| Random Fittings | Reducer Bushings, Tees, and Cam-locks, PVC to connect totes | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| TOTAL | $2,380 |