As our global temperatures continue to rise, the threat of wildfire is becoming more and more of a reality. With the latest wildfires in California causing catastrophic volumes of damage and devastation, homeowners everywhere might now be on high alert.
In particular, if you live in a more rural setting or own large stretches of land, a fire protection system may prove a wise investment. One Reddit user recently shared a video of their system — a simple fire pump and sprinkler setup — in action in their Northern Saskatchewan home.
While living off-grid, like this Reddit homeowner, brings quietude and independence, it also comes with its fair share of complications. For one, the land's separation from urban first-response teams may enable a fire to spread for several minutes before any professionals arrive on the scene. Depending on the size of your property, its acreage may also prove more difficult than average to insure, especially in high-risk areas.
Fortunately, installing your own fire protection system with a fire pump and fire sprinklers can help mitigate any destruction that a prospective fire could spark.
"A $1200 fire pump station is money well saved compared to the alternative," one Redditor commented under the original post.
By "the alternative," the user is likely referring to the thousands of dollars a homeowner may incur in the case of an unchecked fire, both in insurance deductibles and in home repairs. While a pump-and-sprinkler setup may not be enough to curb a more serious wildfire on your property, it can definitely hinder its progress and help contain the damage, making your home's power and infrastructure more resilient than they might otherwise be.
Off-grid living may not be for everyone, but its benefits are powerful for those who can sustain a remote lifestyle. By powering your home with eco-conscious alternatives like solar panels rather than major urban energy plants, you can slash your utility bills while cutting your household carbon pollution.
Responses to the original Reddit post were overall curious and encouraging.
"Nice setup," one commenter wrote. "At some point I want to do something similar as well on my property."
"A very good idea," noted another.
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