New Smart Sprinkler System Shields Homes From Wildfires While Lowering Insurance Costs
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📰 The quick summary: A new autonomous sprinkler system detects approaching wildfires with thermal imaging cameras and automatically protects homes with targeted water spray, potentially reducing insurance costs for homeowners in wildfire-prone areas.
📈 One key stat: The system sprays 35 gallons of water per minute to coat houses, specifically calculated to prevent overdrawing water resources in drier parts of Colorado.
💬 One key quote: “When we experienced that fire, the feeling of helplessness, that really nothing could be done, it drove us to make a working solution,” Dolamore said.
1️⃣ The big picture: Two Colorado innovators have developed an automated sprinkler system that protects homes from approaching wildfires. The system, created by Defense Delivered, uses thermal imaging cameras to detect flames or sparks and automatically activates sprinklers to coat the house with water. If the threat persists, the system can even deploy firefighting foam as a last resort. This innovation comes as more homes are being built in wildland-urban interface zones, putting more properties at risk of wildfire damage and increasing insurance costs for entire communities.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This innovative system gives homeowners a practical way to defend their properties during wildfires, especially when evacuation is necessary. The technology is specifically designed for Colorado conditions, featuring a preprogrammed drain and flush function to prevent freezing pipes during winter. Fire protection professionals have endorsed the system for following sound wildfire science and targeting a house’s most vulnerable areas. Beyond protecting individual homes, the system may help homeowners secure lower insurance rates in high-risk areas, addressing the growing financial burden of living in wildfire-prone regions.
3️⃣ What’s next: Defense Delivered aims to expand their wildfire defense solution as more homes continue to be built in wildland-urban interfaces across America. The company may work with insurance providers to formalize rate reductions for homes equipped with their system. Fire protection experts will likely continue monitoring the system’s effectiveness in real-world wildfire scenarios.
Read the full story here: Good News Network – Innovative Wildfire Defense Sprinkler System for Homes Can Detect Flames and Lowers Insurance
