Manufacturing and Developing Bushfire Sprinklers since 2014
The Aussie Soaker
Proven Property Protection
The Aussie Soaker is our original, flagship bushfire sprinkler. Developed and refined by our team over the last 12 years, it is engineered to thoroughly wet down your yard and dramatically increase your property's resilience against ember attacks.
Key Features & Operation
- Premium Construction: Built with a marine-grade stainless steel body manufactured right in our workshop, paired with a high-quality imported impact sprinkler head.
- Dual Water Patterns: Delivers a powerful stream with two alternating, adjustable patterns for maximum coverage.
- Flow & Pressure Requirements: Uses 15 Litres Per Minute (LPM) @ 350 KPa to deliver a wide 15-metre coverage diameter.
- Pump Recommendation: Requires high pressure to operate as designed; we strongly recommend using a dedicated firefighting pump.
Versatile Deployment Options
- Gutter Mount: Position on your gutter to spray directly into oncoming wind.
- Yard Mount: Set up on a star picket anywhere in your yard.
- Fence Mount: Hang off a boundary fence to spray into the wind and back toward your house using full-circle mode.
Product Advantages
- Proven Safety: Trusted performance protecting homes across Australia.
- Ground Deployment: Set up safely from ground level—no risky roof-climbing required.
- Adaptable Mounting: Flexible design hangs securely off almost any structure.
- Rapid Response: Stores compactly and deploys in seconds during an emergency.
- Pump Compatible: Hooks up easily to combustion or electric firefighting pumps.
- Cost-Effective: Highly reliable defense at a fraction of the cost of fixed roof systems.
Technical Specifications
- Coverage Area: Sprays up to a 15-metre diameter.
- Water Efficiency: Uses less than 15 litres per minute (LPM) at 350 KPa pressure.
- Premium Materials: Built from rugged 316 marine-grade stainless steel and DRZ (dezincification-resistant) brass.
- Ready to Connect: Optional durable brass hose connector.
- Easy Maintenance: Can be fully dismantled for quick cleaning and servicing.
- Long Lifespan: Corrosion-resistant construction ensures many years of reliable protection.
History
A Legacy of Protection
At Rainmaker Bushfire Sprinklers, we have been manufacturing and refining variations of the Aussie Soaker sprinkler since 2014. Built to withstand the harshest Australian conditions, our commitment to quality has made us a trusted name in property defense.Evolution & Reliability
- Premium Materials: Originally manufactured with an aluminium body, we upgraded to 316 marine-grade stainless steel in 2015 for superior durability and corrosion resistance.
- Proven Performance: From day one, we have used the exact same heavy-duty brass impact sprinkler head because of its unmatched ruggedness and reliability in emergencies.
- Trusted Quality: With virtually zero returns due to component failure, we proudly supply hundreds of these dependable units to homeowners every single fire season.
connect to water source
Connector
Our Aussie Drencher Rainmakers come with a Brass 1/2" Hose connector, that is compatible with most garden hose brands
1/2" Hose
Generally we recommend a 1/2 x 15M and have found the Gardena Brand great quality. We also manufacture our own heavy duty hose in 10 & 20 metre lengths with various connectors.
3/4" Camlock Hose
2-way "Y" shut-off
We manufacture our own heavy duty hose in 10 & 20 metre lengths and poly camlocks to connect up fittings on the branches.
2-way "Y" shut-off
Water Thief & 2 Way
2-way "Y" shut-off
A 2 way splitter lets you run 2 Rainmakers off one garden hose. Connect the 2 way to the end of a hose, then a hose up to the Aussie Drencher.
Water Thief & 2 Way
Water Thief & 2 Way
Water Thief & 2 Way
A water thief lets you run add a 2 way splitter to a supply line to connect 2 Rainmakers. Connect the water thief in line and then a hose up to the Aussie Drenchers.
Hose and fittings
4 Aussie Soakers set up in series.
Hose is 3/4" x 10 or 20m between water source and the 2 way splitter, using 3/4" Poly Camlocks
Hoses to Aussie Nozzle are 1/2" x 10 or 7.5M, using Brass garden connectors.
2 Aussie Soaker Set-up.
Hose is 3/4" x 10 or 20m between water source and the 2 way splitter, using 3/4" Poly Camlocks
Hoses to Aussie Nozzle are 1/2" x 10 or 7.5M, using Brass garden connectors.
Key to Schematic Hose Diagrams