Rooftop Wildfire Protection Without a Ladder

Water Wingers create the largest wet zone of any rooftop sprinkler on the market, spreading water across the roof and surrounding property. No other single rooftop sprinkler provides a better way to create such a large wet zone around a structure. This broad coverage helps extinguish windblown embers and increases moisture around the structure before a wildfire arrives.

Yes. A Water Winger is pulled onto the roof peak from the ground using the included line system, avoiding the risks of climbing onto a high, steep or wet roof.

Water Wingers perform best with approximately 40–80 PSI. At 50 PSI, the standard nozzle configuration uses approximately 7–9 gallons per minute.

Yes, provided the well and pump supply sufficient pressure and flow. Most modern private-well systems use adjustable pressure controls or regulators that may allow higher operating pressure for wildfire protection. Any adjustment should be made by a qualified well technician or plumber and remain within the pump, pressure tank, piping and local-code limits. For a household system, a plumber can often install a dedicated, full-flow exterior irrigation or fire-protection connection that avoids restrictive household fixtures and supports better sprinkler coverage. Available pressure and flow still determine how many sprinklers can operate simultaneously.

Under suitable conditions, one Water Winger can wet an area approximately 100 feet in diameter—up to about 7,850 square feet. Coverage varies with water pressure, nozzle configuration, wind and roof height.

Its self-adjusting legs are designed to straddle many common roof peaks and pitches. The temporary system can be removed when the wildfire threat has passed.

Many people can deploy one using the included throwing ball, line system and ball chucker. Larger or more complex structures may be easier to protect with assistance.

Water Wingers are built in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, using Canadian machining and fabrication. The stainless-steel and aluminum frame is fitted with a brass impact sprinkler, and the mesh rigging bags and deployment lines are also made in Salmon Arm.

One Water Winger may protect a smaller structure, while larger or irregular buildings may need two or more. The right number depends on roof size, nearby exposures, available water pressure and flow. Use the system simulator or contact us for help planning the layout.

Hose diameter and fittings depend on the distance from the water source, elevation rise, loop length and total sprinkler flow. Complete kits simplify selection, while individual hose and high-flow fittings are available for custom systems.

Yes. Alternate Rain Bird nozzles can adjust sprinkler flow to better match the available pressure and gallons per minute. Use the Water Winger nozzle chart and system simulator, or ask us for help before ordering.

UPS, Canada Post, and Purolator live rates are shown in the cart or checkout when available for the destination and products ordered. We also use ACE Courier and Manitoulin Transport, and can arrange other carriers for boxed shipments or pallet deliveries. Local pickup may be selected when offered; contact us to arrange a pickup time.

After every use, drain all water and let every component dry completely before storage—especially the hose. Never pack damp hose or equipment into plastic totes; trapped moisture can cause mildew, corrosion, odours and premature deterioration. Inspect and clean the nozzles, couplings and seals, then place the fully dry system in clean plastic totes and keep them in a dry indoor location. Do not store any part of the system in a damp basement, shed, crawl space or other humid area. Before each wildfire season, inspect, assemble and flow-test the complete system.

Yes. Before ordering or after delivery, share your water source, pump model, distance, elevation and structure size with us. We can help identify suitable sprinklers, hose, fittings and nozzle options for your system. You can also use our System Simulator to enter your pump or household water supply, hose distances and diameters, elevation rise, layout and sprinkler choices. It estimates available pressure and flow, calculates friction and elevation losses, compares hose options, shows how many sprinklers the supply may support and suggests nozzle changes when appropriate. Plan your system with the System Simulator →

Water Winger combines broad wet-zone coverage, ground-level deployment and a self-adjusting rooftop frame in one temporary system. For many homes, cottages, shops and outbuildings, it provides a practical way to wet the roof and surrounding area without climbing onto the structure or permanently modifying it.

It is designed for roofs that may be difficult or unsafe to access. The sprinkler is pulled into position from the ground, and its adjustable legs straddle many common roof peaks. Always assess overhead hazards, roof shape and the deployment path before use.

Yes. Its long-throw sprinkler pattern is intended to create a large wet zone over the roof and into the surrounding property. Actual coverage depends on pressure, flow, wind, nozzle selection, roof height and nearby obstructions.

Yes. Water Winger is a temporary, portable system that can be stored until needed and moved to another suitable structure. This makes it useful for seasonal homes, rural properties, workshops and nearby buildings that may need protection at different times.

No permanent rooftop plumbing is required for a standard Water Winger setup. The system is deployed when needed, connected to an appropriate hose and water source, and removed for storage after the wildfire threat has passed.

Because a Water Winger can be deployed and retrieved from the ground without a ladder, it can be brought down relatively quickly during a wildfire event when local conditions are safe. This is especially useful if windblown sticks or debris stop the impact sprinkler from rotating, or if the unit needs inspection, repositioning or a nozzle change. A sprinkler that is not spinning cannot distribute its intended wet zone, so ground-level retrieval can make corrective action safer and faster than climbing onto the roof. Never approach the system when flame, heavy smoke, falling embers, power lines or other hazards make the area unsafe.