Platypus Sprinkler Hints and How To Guide
How Our Simplified and Affordable Solution for Ember and Wildfire Protection for your Home and Property Works
Sprinkler Spacing and Flow
Nozzle sizes available |
Maximum spacing between sprinkler heads |
Nominal flow rate using our Flow Control Insert |
2.5mm |
11 1/2 Feet |
1.6 gpm |
3.2mm |
11 1/2 Feet |
2.4 gpm |
4.0mm |
13 Feet |
3.7 gpm |
Rule of Thumb Guide for Pipe Sizing
Max number of sprinklers for 3/4” Type M Copper |
Max. number of sprinklers for 1” Type M Copper |
Max. number of sprinklers for 11/4” Type M Copper |
Max. number of sprinklers for 11/2” Type M Copper |
Max. number of sprinklers for 2” Type M Copper |
|
2.5mm |
8 |
14 |
22 |
31 |
54 |
3.2mm |
4 |
8 |
13 |
18 |
33 |
4.0mm |
2 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
20 |
Maximum angle of sprinker installation is 35 ̊ off vertical for effective operation.
Recommended minimum operating pressure at pump is 75 psi.
Optimum operating pressure at each sprinkler head is 45 psi.
We recommend using our Flow Control Inserts to ensure optimum performance.
Benefits of using Flow Control Inserts
• Flow Control Inserts are installed at each sprinkler
• Flow Control Inserts only available for 2.5mm • Flow Control Inserts are installed at each sprinkler and 3.2mm nozzles
• Flow Control Inserts only available for 2.5mm and 3.2mm nozzles
Metal Fascia
Timber Fascia
Ridgeline and Hip Exposed Mount
- Stainless steel bracket and pipe clip secured to metal roofing with tek screw and rubber seal.
- Stainless steel bracket and pipe clip secured to tile roofing using SikaFlex 11IFC and Sika Primer.
Ridgeline and Hip Backside Hidden Mount
Ridgeline and Hip Concealed Mount
Part 1
Part 2
Exposed and Concealed Gable End Diagrams
- Stainless steel fascia plates can be powder coated to match fascia color
Roof Mounted Exposed Pipework
- Stainless steel bracket and pipe clip secured to metal roofing with tek screw and rubber seal.
- Stainless steel bracket and pipe clip secured to tile roofing using SikaFlex 11IFC and Sika Primer.
Parapet Wall Mounting Options
- OPTION 1
- Pipework mounted at top of external wall
- Pipework mounted on top of parapet
- Pipework mounted using stand off bracket and clip head on inside of parapet and 1/2” copper pipe up to sprinkler
OPTION 2
OPTION 3
Note: The top of the sprinkler head needs to be mounted so that water sprays out and down the wall as well as spraying onto the roof.
Under Decking/Alfresco Mounting Diagrams
INVERTED MOUNTING
Sprinkler heads are mounted vertically when used upside down (inverted) for a decking or alfresco area.