2 weeks ago Sam and I defended the house from the approaching fire. About an hour from it hitting the house there was a Southerly change in the wind.
Its late at night . I have now installed sprinler system on four posts around the house. I have spent nearly 3 thousand dollars on a new Davey firefighter petrol pump
and new hoses and nozzles.Too tired - another time..........
Back again. Wednesday 18 th Feb.
I have spent the last few days improving my firefighting capacities . I now have 2 1 inch spot-fire hoses and a wopping 40 mm firehose attached to 1800 litres on the trailer. I am going to buy a bag of superphosphate to act as a fire retardant - I will experiment first .
Also have a fixed pump to my 12,00 gallon tank next to the house -its pumps water to 5 sprinklers on the outskirts of the house [attached to the facia on the four sides of the house. The ends are on the apex/ridges. ] These cover the whole roof and surrounds . They would be not be sufficient if we were surrounded by forest.But essentially we are a grassland environment.
I feel much better prepared than a week ago . Thanks TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS for making it all happen !!!!!!
Its late at night . I have now installed sprinler system on four posts around the house. I have spent nearly 3 thousand dollars on a new Davey firefighter petrol pump
and new hoses and nozzles.Too tired - another time..........
Back again. Wednesday 18 th Feb.
I have spent the last few days improving my firefighting capacities . I now have 2 1 inch spot-fire hoses and a wopping 40 mm firehose attached to 1800 litres on the trailer. I am going to buy a bag of superphosphate to act as a fire retardant - I will experiment first .
Also have a fixed pump to my 12,00 gallon tank next to the house -its pumps water to 5 sprinklers on the outskirts of the house [attached to the facia on the four sides of the house. The ends are on the apex/ridges. ] These cover the whole roof and surrounds . They would be not be sufficient if we were surrounded by forest.But essentially we are a grassland environment.
I feel much better prepared than a week ago . Thanks TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS for making it all happen !!!!!!
