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Rodney industries' FireBug Drip Torches
Rodney Industries' FireBug Fire Control Drip Torches are available at your local Irrigear® Independent Experts.
Don't Play with Fire
Choose Rodney Industries FireBug Drip Torches
Do not risk the safety of yourself, and those around you with a cheaper, sub-standard fire lighter. Rodney Industries’ FireBug Drip Torches are used nationwide by Fire
Brigades and Rural Fire Services for their fire control needs.
Forged From Fire
Where it all Began
In 1970 our first product, the FireBug Drip Torch was manufactured. Over 50 years later, FireBug continues to be the Drip Torch of choice Australia-wide and one of Rodney Industries’ top selling products.
Simple and Effective
FireBug Drip Torches are hand-held, flammable liquid fueled fire starters used extensively by the various state fire authorities for initiating forest fuel consumption and back-burning operations. FireBugs are also used in the agricultural sector for undertaking fire management practices.
The lightweight aluminium body of the FireBug Drip Torch means that the end user is not required to lug a heavy unit around – even when full.
A fuel tap and a breather valve control the rate of fuel fl ow to the wand tip. When the fuel tap and the breather valve are opened, and the FireBug Drip Torch is inverted, a regulated amount of fuel flows through the wand and saturates the fuel wick. This is then lit manually, and dragged slowly through the vegetation where the lit fuel mix drips onto the ground and ignites its path.
The gravitational feed of the FireBug Drip Torch allows the unit to drip fire, making it simple and quick to operate.
Firebug Drip Torches manufactured by Rodney Industries are a robust product with an expected long service life. The Rodney Industries range comprises of two sizes, a 4 litre and 5 litre fuel canister. The 4 litre has a fixed wand; the 5 litre has a retractable wand for easy storage.
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Other features of the FireBug Drip Torch include:
- Powder coated for protection.
- Tank is constructed from aluminium; both machined and casted.
- Brass fi ttings for longer life & durability.
- Bio fuel compatible.
- Spare parts are readily available.

Rodney industries' FireBug Drip Torches
Quality Check Points
• AS/NZS 2906
• NATA Accredited
At Rodney Industries we understand the importance of safety, quality and reliability
when dealing with fire control processes. That is why our FireBug Drip Torches are
manufactured to the Australian Standard AS\NZS 2906 and have been NATA
Accredited. Plus, in addition to the normal visual observations that occur during the fabrication process, there are a number of quality check points completed to ensure the consistent high quality standard is being met with each batch of FireBug Drip Torches produced:
- 100% of units produced undergo pressure testing during the fabrication process to ensure that all fuel canisters are free from leaks.
- Power coating is fully inspected upon completion.
- A selection of Firebug Drip Torches from each batch undergo further, more detailed Quality Assurance product testing.
- Back-burning equipment should be used by trained, experienced personnel only.
- Precautions should be taken to prevent danger to yourself and others.
- A means of escape should always be located before setting fires where rapid spread may prove hazardous to yourself or others.
- All petroleum products should be handled with the same precautions as when working with fuel.
- Keep torch in good working condition, make sure all connections are tight; inspect on a regular basis and replace any damaged parts with original replacement parts only.
Metals. Plastics. Irrigators. Fabrication.
Engineered for Every Irrigation Need.
Rodney Industries, manufactures and supplies a wide range of metal and plastic products to the irrigation, mining, and civil sectors. We produce an extensive range of hot dip galvanised metal fittings including, flanged pipe, valves, foot valves, check valves, strainers, tapers, hose joiners and channel flow control gates. Rodney Industries also manufactures and distributes a broad range of HDPE fittings, Strainers, floats, and footvalves. We supply high quality HDPE sweep bends using proprietary technology and we offer the Sewer and Civil market an extensive array of fittings. For more than 50 years Rodney Industries has been supplying the Australian market with the iconic FireBug Drip Torch.
Rodney Industries delivers one of Australia’s most comprehensive irrigator line-ups, engineered for reliable performance across properties of every size:
• Compact RI 10, RI 20 and RI 30 Travelling Irrigators – provide durable, Australian-made coverage ideal for turf farms, sports fields and smaller cropping areas.
• Water Winch Series – features robust piston-driven operation suited to medium-scale irrigation and dust-suppression applications.
• Turbo Winch – for larger areas requiring precision and control – combines turbine-driven efficiency with a heavy-duty four-speed gearbox to match travel speed to crop, soil and terrain conditions.
We also supply globally renowned irrigator ranges, including:
• Marani Hard Hose Irrigators – a trusted market leader — offering hose diameters from 40–160 mm and designed for long service life, consistent water delivery and high performance across agriculture, horticulture, sporting facilities and large commercial sites.
• ORMA Hard Hose Irrigators – for gardens, horticulture and smaller professional applications
• Rainspan Booms – which provide uniform water distribution and a robust, low-maintenance design backed by industry experience.
• Briggs Boom Systems – for those seeking high accuracy and uniformity; delivering consistent distribution with straightforward setup and operation.
Across the entire portfolio, the Rodney Industries team supports customers from product selection and commissioning through to after-sales service and spare-parts supply. This end-to-end approach ensures every irrigator delivers long-term reliability, value and performance - backed by over 55 years of experience serving Australia’s irrigation industry.
Talk to your local Irrigear® Independent Experts for more information about the range of Rodney Industries' FireBug Drip Torches and other great products and solutions from Rodney Industries that can help solve your needs.
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