Home-made fire sprinkler system?

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I've often said that in a worst-case scenario, I'd shelter at home/bug in. But I've got thinking - what about fire? No fire brigade or service is going to be around if I have a mishap, especially as I'll be using flames indoors, the risk is higher.

Anyone got ideas for a system to put out fires at home? An extinguisher in every room?

Or could I even make my own sprinkler system if I get jiggy with some hosepipes!

Thoughts please, and don't laugh...

[Spiderwebb]

I've an extinguisher and fire blanket in the kitchen and am sourcing the same for upstairs. Also looking into getting the airing cupboard door changed for a fire rated version - the combi boiler is in there. I'm also looking at collapsable 1st floor escape ladders - scary looking, but better than the alternative.

I read a thread on here pre Xmas about knowing how to exit any building you're in, which got me thinking fire risk.

Not really thought about the consequences of fire in a SHTF scenario, but your point is a good one. I plan to bug-in (for various reasons) and agree that fire should be considered a real risk, whether self- inflicted (candles, burners etc.), or otherwise.

I'll watch this thread with interest, but I guess the starting point would be a re-evaluation of potential causes and an action-plan to suit. Not sure how I'd retro fit a sprinkler system into the home, not without significant cosmetic compromise and an 'interesting chat' with the OH!

[unsure]

if you were to go down the hose pipe route , You`d need to drill tiny holes in it . about 1.5 /2mm should do it with the open end blocked off .
how many rroms are you thining of fitting your sprinkler system in , if its just one, then taking it off the outdoor tap will do it . if its more than one room then you need to think about colour coding your pipes and also a multi tap . these fit onto your outdoor tap and turn it into a 4 branch allowing you to do this in 4 rooms .

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Not sure its that practical to have a domestic extinguisher system but I could be wrong.

Certainly a selection of fire extinguishers/ blankets.
Smoke alarms as a warning.
Have a fire escape plan and the necessary tools to execute that.


Edited to add: looks like I could be wrong, according to unsures post!

[essgee23]

if you were to go down the hose pipe route , You`d need to drill tiny holes in it . about 1.5 /2mm should do it with the open end blocked off .
how many rroms are you thining of fitting your sprinkler system in , if its just one, then taking it off the outdoor tap will do it . if its more than one room then you need to think about colour coding your pipes and also a multi tap . these fit onto your outdoor tap and turn it into a 4 branch allowing you to do this in 4 rooms .

holy smokes thats good.

i was going with the others- get detection, prevention and fighting euipment (ooh sounds professional) but now i wanna rig up dry risers and everything cool.

...but really all i have is alarms and extinguishers, and an escape plan too

[unsure]

multi tap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRASS-4-WAY-O ... 53f2bc635b

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Interesting reading, thanks. I'm not sure the wife would be happy with hosepipes throughout the house - but maybe something could be constructed post-SHTF (she may be a bit more understanding at that point!).

[Spiderwebb]

In a SHTF scenario, my assumption is mains water will be out of action. So I guess you'd have to rig whatever system to a sizeable (to be fit for purpose) water storage container, then figure a way to generate a high enough pressure. Not being an expert in this stuff, I reckon this one has 'tricky' written all over it

Edit: And water + electric is a combo to think twice about.

[unsure]

Interesting reading, thanks. I'm not sure the wife would be happy with hosepipes throughout the house - but maybe something could be constructed post-SHTF (she may be a bit more understanding at that point!).

nothing stopping you getting the goods together and putting them away , or you could tell her its for watering the green house

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Ah, I'd need a water butt, of course.

A lot of work by the looks of it - especially if I have to generate power for pumping too!