A HEPA vacuum is only a HEPA vacuum while its filter is intact and correctly seated. The ProTeam 107179 is the genuine certified HEPA replacement filter for the ProGuard 10 and ProGuard 20 wet/dry vacuums, built on the Qwik Lock mount so it changes out by hand in seconds.
The number that matters is 99.97 percent capture down to 0.3 microns. That figure applies when the filter is used as part of the complete system, meaning the ProGuard pre-filter and the correct Intercept Micro filter bags are in place as well. Run any one of those three elements missing or clogged and the capture rate is no longer what the certification describes.
For contractors, this is a compliance part, not just a maintenance part. When the full three-stage system is fitted, the ProGuard meets the EPA's definition of a HEPA vacuum under the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, which governs work that disturbs lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities. A worn, torn or aftermarket filter in the same housing does not carry that certification, and the difference is not visible from the outside.
Beyond regulatory work, the filter protects the machine. Fine drywall dust, concrete dust and soot are abrasive, and anything that gets past the filter goes through the motor. Crews that run filters past their useful life do not save money on filters, they spend it on motors.
Change intervals depend on what you are picking up. Fine construction dust loads a filter far faster than general facility soil. The practical test is suction: when the machine noticeably loses lift and a fresh bag does not restore it, the filter is the next thing to check.
Built for
- Restoration, abatement and remodeling contractors working under the EPA RRP rule
- Facility maintenance teams running ProGuard 10 or ProGuard 20 wet/dry vacuums
- Construction cleanup crews handling drywall, concrete and general fine dust
- Any operation that needs documented HEPA-level filtration rather than a generic replacement filter
Use cases
- Lead-safe renovation work in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities under the RRP rule
- Post-construction and remodeling cleanup where fine drywall and concrete dust is the main load
- Restoration and remediation work that requires certified HEPA capture
- Routine replacement on a ProGuard whose suction has dropped and does not recover with a new bag
Specifications
- ProTeam OEM part number: 107179
- Type: certified HEPA media filter, Qwik Lock mount
- Efficiency: 99.97 percent of particulate down to 0.3 microns as part of the complete filtration system
- Fits: ProTeam ProGuard 10 and ProGuard 20 wet/dry vacuums
- Formerly referenced as TEA-107179
Frequently asked questions
Does this filter fit both the ProGuard 10 and the ProGuard 20?
Yes. It is the Qwik Lock HEPA media filter used on the ProTeam ProGuard 10 and ProGuard 20 wet/dry vacuums.
Does one filter make the vacuum HEPA compliant on its own?
No. The 99.97 percent capture rate at 0.3 microns applies when the HEPA filter is used together with the pre-filter and the correct Intercept Micro filter bags. All three elements have to be present and in good condition.
Can the filter be washed and reused?
No. HEPA media is not a washable filter. Washing damages the media and voids the certification. Replace it rather than cleaning it.
How often should it be replaced?
It depends entirely on the dust load. Fine construction dust loads a filter much faster than general facility soil. Replace it when suction drops and a fresh filter bag does not restore it.
Is this required for lead-safe RRP work?
The EPA RRP rule requires a HEPA vacuum for cleanup on covered jobs. A ProGuard with the complete filtration system in place, including this certified HEPA filter, meets that definition.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized ProTeam dealer. We stock genuine OEM ProTeam machines, parts and accessories, and our US-based team can help you confirm fitment against your machine's model and serial number before you order.
