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Sprinkler does not require power - just water pressure.

• Dalewyn 3y ago
  And that water pressure is usually provided by an electric pump. Purely gravity fed fresh water supplies aren't as common as you might think.
  • runjake 3y ago
    And that electric pump is often backed by a generator at the pump site. At least in the US. Many US jurisdictions mandate a generator and at the federal level they are “highly encouraged.”
    • notatoad 3y ago
      which works as long as the pump site isn't actually in the fire, or the diesel supplies aren't removed to reduce fuel sources in the evacuation zone.
      • runjake 3y ago
        This is why engineers build plenty of defensible space around water and power plants. At least in the western US. It sounds like they may do it differently where you live.
  • antman 3y ago
    You could maintain pressure for last moment without electricity if water passes through pressure (bladder) tank before going to irrigation