 The
Firebreak®
plan
is to set up a defensible perimeter around your home using
the same fire retardant used by the Department of Forestry.
Think of it as your own private airtanker making a direct
hit on your property, exactly where and when you need it.
The
Phos-Chek™
retardant will stay in place until it is washed off. Therefore,
there is no need to wait until the last minute to apply the
retardant. Many neighborhoods in fireprone areas are pretreating
high fuel areas with Phos-Chek™
retardant before the fire season starts. The retardant remains
in place until it rains.
1.
Will the fire retardant stain my house or deck?
The retardant has a slight tint when it is dispersed, but
it does not stain painted or treated wood.
2.
How long will the fire retardant protect
my home?
The retardant maintains its protective coating until it is
washed off by rain or hose.
3.
Will the fire retardant harm my landscaping?
The retardant is fertilizer based. It can actually promote
plant growth.
4.
Does the fire retardant go bad after time?
The retardant will last for years in storage. We suggest a
replacement every 5 years as part of a long-term maintenance
program.
5.
Is the FIREBREAK SPRAY SYSTEM designed
for indoor fire suppression?
The FIREBREAK SPRAY SYSTEM is a spraying system designed to
adequately deliver fire retardant for exterior structure and
perimeter property protection.
6.
Is the FIREBREAK SPRAY SYSTEM supposed
to put out a house fire?
FIREBREAK SPRAY SYSTEMS fire retardant is designed to prevent
your perimeter and house exterior from catching fire from
an approaching widlfire or brush fire. However, water is the
carrier of the retardant and can act as a suppression agent.
7.
Do I actually fight the wildfire with
the FIREBREAK SPRAY SYSTEM?
At any time you feel threatened by an approaching wildfire,
depending on your system, you will activate the system and
begin evacuation.
8.
Is it expensive to recharge the FIREBREAK
SPRAY SYSTEM after use?
The cost is typically under $400.00, for installed whole house
units depending on size of tanks. Retardant for the portable
unit is available as a concentrate in 5 gallon containers.
Each container makes about 25 gallons of retardant. See the
ORDER PAGE for pricing.
9.
Will my insurance company give me any
special consideration for installing a Firebreak Spray System?
Although most insurance companies do not yet reduce the insurance
premiums, many will only write insurance policies in high-fire
risk areas for those that are so equipped. However, Firebreak
Spray Systems is currently working with, and even endorsed
by, some major insurance carriers and is in the process of
working and testing with others.
Fire
& Wildfire Detection-Sensor for Installed Systems
1.
Who will activate my FIREBREAK SPRAY
SYSTEM if I’m not home?
The optional phone system can be activated from a remote site.
The phone system is designed so that you can simply dial the
phone that is connected to the FIREBREAK SPRAY SYSTEM and
enter your personal code to activate the spray system. In
the event phone activaton is not possible the Firebreak Spray
System can also be remotely activated upon detection of a
wildfire by a Fire Scout X3-A Wildfire Sensor or a FireALERT
Wildfire Detector.
2.
What if the fire knocks out the power
or water source?
Installed FIREBREAK SPRAY SYSTEMS are powered by compressed
air and do not require any electricity or running water to
operate.
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