A burst supply line in a hotel corridor, a flooded restroom, drywall dust after a remodel, cold ashes from a fireplace surround - these are the calls where a household shop vac quits and a commercial wet/dry unit earns its keep. The ProTeam ProGuard 10, part 107129, is a 10 gallon wet/dry vacuum built around a commercial two-stage bypass motor and shipped with a full wet/dry tool kit, so it arrives ready to work rather than needing a parts order.
Two things separate it from a hardware-store vac. First, the two-stage bypass motor keeps the cooling air path separate from the debris path, which is what lets a commercial vacuum run long recovery jobs and pull water without cooking the motor - it produces 105 CFM and 95 inches of water lift. Second, filtration: the 5-layer Qwik Lock filter uses HEPA media to capture fine dust, pollens and allergens while resisting the clogging that kills suction on drywall and plaster work. On the wet side, a polypropylene screen filter with a mechanical float shut-off breaks down foam and stops water before it reaches the motor.
Practical details matter on a recovery job. The 10 gallon tank empties by pulling the top or opening the drain cap, three-inch swivel casters let it follow the operator instead of tipping, the 10 foot swivel hose locks into the unit so it does not pop off mid-pull, and a 50 foot cord covers a corridor from one outlet. ProTeam backs it with a 3 year warranty.
Built for
- Hotels, restaurants and hospitality facilities handling spills and overflows
- Restoration and water-damage crews needing dependable extraction
- Contractors vacuuming drywall dust, plaster and fine construction debris
- In-house maintenance teams in schools, retail and office buildings
- Anyone replacing a consumer shop vac that failed on a wet job
Use cases
- Water recovery after leaks and overflows - 10 gallon capacity plus float shut-off means fewer stops and no water reaching the motor.
- Fine construction dust - drywall dust, plaster and fine powders that blind an ordinary filter are handled by the 5-layer HEPA media filter.
- Cold ash and fireplace cleanup in hospitality and residential-service settings.
- Hard floor and carpet debris pickup using the squeegee, floor tool and crevice tool in the included kit.
- Large-area cleanup where the 50 foot cord and 10 foot swivel hose cover a corridor from a single outlet.
Specifications
- Capacity: 10 gallon recovery tank
- Motor: commercial duty two-stage bypass vacuum motor, 1.8 HP, 9.5 amps, 120V
- Airflow: 105 CFM; water lift 95 inches
- Sound level: 68 dB
- Dry filtration: 5-layer Qwik Lock filter, HEPA media, washable and reusable
- Wet filtration: Qwik Lock polypropylene screen wet filter with mechanical float shut-off
- Hose: 10 foot swivel hose, locks into unit
- Cord: 50 foot extension cord
- Mobility: 3 inch swivel casters
- Dimensions: 21 x 16.8 x 24.9 inches; weight 28 lbs
- Listing: UL Listed
- Warranty: 3 years
- Tool kit: 56 inch two-piece two-bend aluminum wand with button lock, squeegee tool, 14 inch hard floor tool with nylon brush, 11 inch crevice tool, 3 inch dust brush with reducer
Frequently asked questions
Can it pick up water straight out of the box?
Yes. The wet filter with mechanical float shut-off and the squeegee tool are included, so it is ready for wet recovery. Fit the wet filter before vacuuming liquid, and let the float stop the unit when the tank is full.
What is a two-stage bypass motor and why does it matter?
A bypass motor routes its cooling air separately from the debris and water path. That keeps the motor cool during long recovery runs and prevents moisture from passing through it - which is the usual failure point on consumer shop vacs used on wet work.
Is the filter really HEPA?
The 5-layer Qwik Lock filter is made from HEPA media and captures fine dust, pollens and allergens while resisting clogging. It is washable and reusable, so it is maintained rather than constantly replaced.
How do I empty a full 10 gallon tank?
Either lift the top off and pour, or use the drain cap to let water out without lifting the tank. On a large water job the drain cap is much easier on your back.
Can I buy the tools separately later?
Yes. The wand, squeegee, floor tool, crevice tool and dust brush are stocked individually, so a lost or worn tool does not mean replacing the kit.
What is covered by the warranty?
ProTeam provides a 3 year warranty on the ProGuard 10. Keep your proof of purchase, and contact us if you need help with a claim.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for this line, with US-based support staff who work with these machines every day. If you are not certain this is the right part or size for your equipment, contact us before you order and we will confirm compatibility against your model number.