Patented and manufactured by Platypus®.
Smart, Simple, and Affordable Wildfire Defense for Your Property
In high-risk wildfire zones, protecting your property is essential. This innovative external sprinkler system delivers a simple, affordable, and highly effective fire defense, giving you peace of mind even in the face of wildfire danger.
How Wildfire Protection Sprinkler Works
Is your home or business in a wildfire-prone area?
Calstate Fire Defense offers an affordable, easy-to-install sprinkler system for homes, commercial, and public buildings. Designed for maximum protection, it can be concealed in new builds or retrofitted with exposed pipework.
Sprinkler heads are mounted to soak roofs and gutters, and create a water curtain that reduces heat and ember ignition. Installed by approved professionals, it's peace of mind when wildfire strikes.
Autonomous Controller with Remote Capabilities
The Platypus® System controller activates automatically based on user-set air temperatures (up to 140°F) and runs in timed cycles to deliver water during wildfire threats. It can also be controlled remotely via SMS, allowing up to five users to check system status, temperature, and battery levels and turn the system on or off.
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An EVAC button lets you manually activate the system for up to 60 minutes before returning to Auto Mode—ensuring protection even when you’re away.
One of a Kind Sprinkler Design
The sprinkler heads used in the system are specifically designed to perform in extreme wildfire conditions, including high winds that drive ember exposure. The design minimizes fine misting by eliminating external support structures that can cause water streams to break up and disperse in wind.
Instead, the system delivers larger water droplets in a full-circle spray pattern, directed outward and downward to mimic rainfall. This approach helps maximize surface coverage, reduce wind loss, and allows a portion of the water to be recaptured through downpipes into a supply tank.
Flow control inserts may be added to support consistent performance and optimize water distribution across each sprinkler head.
Calstate Fire Defense is an authorized installer of the Platypus® wildfire sprinkler system.
Product imagery shown for illustrative purposes. Actual product specifications and appearance may vary.
Installation Solutions
Sprinkler Specifications
2" (B)​​​​
3 1/8" (A)​​​​​
• The overall height of the sprinkler is 3 1/8" (A)​​
​​​• The width at the widest point is 2" (B)
​​​• Weight is 3 oz.
​​​• Inlet 1/2" FIP thread​​
​​• High-temperature UV-stabilized nylon
• Spinner with flame retardant
• 316 stainless steel inlet shaft & nozzle
• Low maintenance bearing
Patented and manufactured by Platypus®.
Controller
24/7 Monitoring Auto Activation
The wildfire sprinkler system is compatible with diesel, gas, propane, and electric water pumps. The advanced controller automatically activates based on ambient air temperature—user-set up to 140°F—and runs in timed cycles to maximize efficiency during wildfire conditions.
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The system repeats its cycle until the temperature drops significantly, and can send SMS updates* with status alerts. An EVAC Button lets users manually activate the system for up to 60 minutes before it returns to Auto Mode.
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Sensor & Antenna & Mounting Bracket
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Pictured is bracket setup with Radiation Shield & Antenna. Must buy Antenna & Shield separate.
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Stainless steel weather resistant bracket
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This bracket holds the Radiation Shield and Antenna firmly in place on top of the controller.
Remote Temperature Sensor
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Sensors and Environmental Protection
Solar Panel
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Built in MPPT Charge Controller
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High efficiency mono crystalline solar cells, work great in all days
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Built in innovative MPPT technology with high tracking efficiency up to 90%, 20%-30% more than traditional PWM
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Smart three-stage charging algorithm is improved to better charge and maintain battery
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LED work status indicator, battery power indicator, error warning indicator, the status is clear
Power Independence Water Pump
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We design our system to be able to pump enough water to all sprinklers installed. The pump is equipped with manual and auto-start; available with higher flow and electric options. Pumps will be pre-wired to work with our start controller.
Performance & Features
This exterior sprinkler system can be installed during new construction or retrofitted onto existing buildings. It is commonly placed along the roof ridge, beneath the eaves, or along the soffits
The system can be activated automatically by low-voltage heat detectors, remotely, or manually by occupants before evacuating the home.
The primary function of an exterior fire sprinkler system is to saturate the building’s exterior and the surrounding area to help prevent fire spread.
Sprinkler System Layout
Exterior Fire Sprinklers
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Exterior fire sprinklers saturate the building’s exterior to prevent fire spread.
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They can be installed on new or existing buildings.
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Common placements include the roof ridge, eaves, and soffits.
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Activation can be automatic via heat detectors or manual before evacuation.
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Some systems include alerts for occupants and emergency responders.
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Certain landscape sprinklers protect surrounding areas from wildfires.
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Systems can be discreetly installed to remain mostly hidden.