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Firebreak Spray Systems Gives Homeowners and Business Owners Protection Against Wildfires
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Firebreak Spray Systems offers homeowners and business owners in wildland urban interface areas a way to protect their homes from wildfires. Firebreak is a self-contained fire protection spray system that can be installed on a building or piece of property. Activated prior to the arrival of a wildfire, the system distributes Phos-Chek, a long- term fire retardant. According to Kris Brandini, President of Firebreak Spray Systems, the company sells 120 to 1000 gallon systems that can distribute all of the retardant within 10 to 12 minutes of activation, which can be done either manually with the flip of a switch or remotely over the phone. Brandini explains, "What makes it really unique is that it takes no water, it takes no power, it's fully self-contained, and it has a back-up battery feature." This battery lasts up to 8 hours. Each spray gun has a 65' radius, and the Phos-Chek retardant can last up to 6 to 8 months once it has been applied. It can wash off with water and scrubbing or with several days of rain. The system itself is expensive, but for many homeowners and business owners, the cost is less than replacing all of their property and belongings. According to Jose Salazar, a Field Supervisor with Firebreak, "A simple system will start at $13,500, and it just depends on what you want, but it can go up into the $200,000 range." Several systems are available, and Firebreak Representatives meet with property owners to advise which one will suit their needs. Recently the William S. Hart Museum and Park in Newhall, California installed one of the larger versions of Firebreak on their building and surrounding mountainous property. The museum and park was originally owned by silent film star William S. Hart and is now managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Because it is located in a wildfire-prone area, the conservators of this landmark decided to purchase two roof mounted systems for the museum that would spray 600 gallons of Phos-Chek via six spray guns and two perimeter systems that would protect the surrounding property, according to Salazar. Following the Tea Fire in Montecito, several home builders rebuilding houses that were destroyed during that wildfire offered their customers the option to add Firebreak Spray Systems onto their homes in an effort to prevent these houses from being destroyed a second time. Although no fire protection system is 100% guaranteed, Firebreak Spray Systems offers its customers a highly effective option for saving their homes from wildfires. For more information about Firebreak and its Phos-Chek spray systems, visit www.firebreaksystems.com. Author:Barbara Brooks for FDNNTV.com
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They also offer portable spray units that is much more cost effective if you’re not willing to spend for a complete system. ~ Wildfire |
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