Manufacturing and Developing Bushfire Sprinklers since 2014
The Aussie Drencher
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The Aussie Drencher is a specialized home bushfire protection system designed to shield structures from radiant heat and flying embers. It uses a low-flow, high-coverage mechanism to maximize water efficiency during emergencies.
Key Specifications
- Flow Rate: 4 Litres Per Minute (LPM).
- Operating Pressure: 100 KPa.
- Coverage Area: 15-meter diameter.
- Droplet Size: Large droplets to resist wind and evaporation.
Design & Mechanics
- Rotary Mechanism: 4-port, double-arm rotating sprinkler head.
- Simulated Effect: Creates a heavy rain curtain.
- Target Areas: Roofs, windows, and external walls.
- Materials: Marine-grade stainless steel body with machined marine-grade brass internal components.
- Origin: Developed over 10 years and manufactured/assembled locally in Wollongong.
Advantages
- Proven Australian Protection: Trusted performance defending homes nationwide.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Rugged design built from marine-grade 316 stainless steel and brass.
- Rapid Deployment: Stored securely and set up instantly during emergencies.
- Versatile Water Source: Connects easily to combustion or electric fire pumps, home water tank pumps, or mains town water.
- Cost-Effective System: More affordable, reliable, and simpler to set up than permanent roof-mounted systems.
- Ground-Level Setup: Deploys safely from the ground without requiring you to climb onto the roof.
- Adaptable Universal Mount: Highly flexible mounting design hangs securely on almost any structure.
Technical Specifications
- Coverage Area: Generates up to a 15-meter spray diameter.
- Water Efficiency: Requires less than 4 litres per minute (LPM) at 100 KPa.
- Premium Materials: Built using 316 Stainless Steel and 385 Brass for superior durability.
- Included Fittings: Comes with a 12mm brass garden hose connector and a stainless steel filter strainer.
- Sprinkler Head: Features a two-arm, 4-port rotary configuration with adjustable locking nuts.
- Low Maintenance: Easily dismantles for routine cleaning and servicing.
- Corrosion Resistant: Fully weatherproof design engineered for many years of reliable bushfire defence.
The Evolution of the Aussie Drencher
The Aussie Drencher is the result of nearly a decade of dedicated local innovation, engineered specifically to protect Australian homes during bushfire emergencies.
- 2017 (The Origin): Launched as the DA Rainmaker, this system was built completely in-house as a high-performance, low-pressure alternative to traditional impact sprinklers. To ensure reliable performance, the custom-built frames were paired with trusted, Australian-made components from Moss Australia.
- 2023 (Engineering Our Own Head): When Moss Australia closed its doors, the local supply of premium sprinkler heads dried up. Refusing to compromise on quality with cheap imports, our team spent six months developing a proprietary Drencher Sprinkler Head. This new head featured a compact 1/2" thread, seamlessly adapted to the original DA body using a custom reducer fitting, and marked the official birth of the Aussie Drencher name.
- 2024 (A Sleek New Body): We took the design a step further by engineering a brand-new, marine-grade stainless steel body. Crafted specifically to house our custom sprinkler head, this upgrade resulted in a much more uniform, compact, and durable setup.
- 2025 (Advanced Blockage Protection): Recognizing that emergency water sources can contain debris, we integrated a high-efficiency inline stainless steel filter strainer directly into the body to actively prevent nozzle clogs when it matters most.
- Present Day: We are continually innovating and actively developing complete, easy-to-deploy Ember Protection Packs. These kits are engineered to help homeowners rapidly build an effective, reliable water shield against volatile ember attacks.
Connecting to Your Water Source
- Brass Hose Connector
Heavy-duty 1/2" brass fitting included.
Fits most standard Australian garden hoses. - Heavy-Duty Hoses
Pre-assembled in 10m and 20m lengths.
Available with multiple connector options. - 2-Way "Y" Shut-Off Splitter
Runs two Rainmakers from one main hose.
Attaches to hose end before branching out. - Water Thief & 2-Way Kit
Splices a two-way splitter directly into supply lines.
Feeds two Aussie Drenchers from mid-line taps.
Examples
The Aussie Drencher Starter Pack.
Suggested Hoses are 12mm x 20m between water source and the 2 way splitter.
Hoses to Aussie Drenchers are 12mm x 10 or 7.5M.
All fittings are Brass garden connectors.
Note - Hoses are not included in the Starter Kit, but are available as a 3 x Hose Kit.
The Ember Protector Pack.
Hoses are all 12mm x 20m between water source, water thief and 2 way splitters.
Hoses to Aussie Drenchers are 12mm x 10 or 7.5M.
All fittings are Brass garden connectors.
Note - Hoses are not included in the Ember Protector Pack, but are available as a 3 x Hose Kit.
2 Aussie Drencher set up.
Hoses are 12mm x 20m between water source and the 2 way splitter.
Hoses to Aussie Drenchers are 12mm x 10 or 7.5M.
All fittings are Brass garden connectors.
4 Aussie Drenchers set up in series.
Hoses are all 12mm x 20m between water source, water thief and 2 way splitters.
Hoses to Aussie Drenchers are 12mm x 10 or 7.5M.
All fittings are Brass garden connectors.
6 Aussie Drenchers set up in series.
Hoses are all 12mm x 20m between water source, water thief and 2 way splitters.
Hoses to Aussie Drenchers are 12mm x 10 or 7.5M.
All fittings are Brass garden connectors
Aussie Drencher Packs
We sell 3 varieties of packs.
Starter - 2 Aussie Drencher + Accessories
Extender - 2 Aussie Drencher + Accessories
Protector - 4 Aussie Drencher + Accessories
We recommend having a maximum of 6 Aussie Drenchers on one 12mm hose branch. If you need more then we would recommend upsizing the branch hose.
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