Platypus Sprinklers
Permanently Installed Sprinkler System To Provide Maximum Ember Protection
Staying Wet Could Be Your Best Defence
The Platypus fire sprinkler system provides the best ember protection for your property.
Our ember protection system was precision-engineered in Melbourne for Australia and beyond.
The Platypus® ember protection system offers an affordable and simple to install water based fire protection system designed and made in Australia.
Platypus-Powered External Defence
Precision Matters For Your Home’s Bushfire Protection
When a bushfire approaches, statistics show that over 80% of homes lost are consumed not by the main fire front, but by wind-borne embers drifting kilometres ahead.
Standard roof-mounted impact heads often fail under high-wind conditions because their open spray patterns are caught by turbulent gusts, atomising the water into fine mist before it reaches critical building junctions. A dedicated residential sprinkler system must be engineered specifically for extreme Australian conditions.
Why Platypus Sprinkler Systems Work
Rather than flooding non-essential areas or relying on fragile plastics, Platypus systems utilise downward-facing, low-wind-drift nozzles. By driving water directly onto the roofline, fascias and gutters, our design creates a continuous wet curtain that extinguishes airborne embers before they can ignite dry leaf debris or enter roof voids.
The Purpose & Passion Behind Our Products
Since 2014, Platypus Sprinkler & Controller has grown from a local Australian innovation into an internationally trusted bushfire defence solution. But beyond our global reach, our core mission remains unchanged: engineering intelligent ember protection systems that safeguard families, businesses and properties without wasting precious water.
Smart Engineering That Works When Every Drop Counts
Homeowners trust our ember protection system in Melbourne and across the country because it comes with modern, intelligent design, practical benefits and seamless retrofitting integration.
Low-Profile Nozzles
Flush-mounted stainless steel and brass fittings that keep water streams targeted directly on vulnerable structure joinery.
Non-Vertical Water Delivery
Water is projected inward and downward across roof sheets and gutters, preventing wasteful run-off while maintaining essential surface saturation.
Wind Resistance
High resistance to spray drift for optimal performance, keeping water on the building even on windy days.
Automatically Safeguarding Your Property
The most critical flaw in any manual fire sprinkler setup is the reliance on human presence. When evacuation orders are issued in bushfire-prone zones like the Dandenong Ranges or Nillumbik Shire, residents often have to leave hours before a fire front arrives. Leaving an unmonitored petrol pump running can lead to early fuel exhaustion or vapour lock under extreme ambient temperatures.
An automated home fire sprinkler system like ours removes human error from the equation. Paired with state-of-the-art heat and flame sensors, our auto-start engine drive pumps automatically prime, launch and manage water cycles based on real-time ambient threat levels.
Advanced System Safeguards
- Triple-Redundant Ignition: Battery, solar-assisted and manual backup starters ensure your engine fires up even if mains power grid infrastructure fails.
- Water Conservation: Smart controller programming cycles water delivery to maintain wet surfaces without depleting dedicated static fire water tanks prematurely.
- Thermal Shielding: All exposed supply pipework utilises insulated copper or stainless steel, safeguarding water pressure against intense radiant heat exposure.
Sophisticated Sprinkler Protection For Businesses
Commercial properties face severe operational and financial risks during bushfire season. Platypus fire sprinkler systems deliver engineered, high-performance roof and gutter coverage that extinguishes wind-borne embers before ignition occurs. Built from heat-resistant materials, our custom layouts safeguard critical infrastructure, business assets and physical premises, ensuring long-term business continuity across rural and peri-urban Australia.
Fighting Embers, Protecting You
With Platypus Sprinkler & Controller as your dedicated partner against ember attacks, you could have custom house sprinkler systems with automated pump controls so your property remains actively protected, even when you have safely evacuated your family well in advance.