Product Overview
The Duk Guard is a corner protector with adjustable feet, so it stands square on stairs and uneven surfaces where a standard corner guard cannot.
Orange and yellow, lightweight, portable and easy to set.
The Problem It Solves
A standard corner guard rests on a flat surface. Take it to a staircase and there is no flat surface — the guard leans, slips, and the hose goes straight past it into the wall.
Stairwell corners are also the corners that take the most punishment, because that is where hose is dragged hardest and where the operator has least control of it. The Duk Guard's legs adjust up or down so it sits level on a stepped surface and stays where it is put.
Which Corner Guard
| Duk Guard (this product) | Corner Guards (AC181) | |
|---|---|---|
| Flat floors | Yes | Yes |
| Stairs and uneven surfaces | Yes — adjustable feet | No |
| Setup | Adjust the legs to suit | Place and go |
Most operators carry both: standard guards for the flat runs, and a Duk Guard for the staircase.
Specifications
| Part number | AC180O |
|---|---|
| Colour | Orange and yellow |
| Feet | Adjustable, up or down |
| Build | Lightweight and portable |
Hydro-Force does not publish the guard dimensions or the adjustment range of the legs. Rather than estimate them, we have left them out.
Operating Advice
- Set the legs before running hose past it, and check it is stable with a hand before you trust it.
- Set it at the turn, where the hose changes direction — that is where the load goes into the wall.
- Take it with you when the hose comes out. Adjustable feet make it slower to place and easier to forget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it on flat floors too?
Yes. It simply costs a moment more to set than a standard guard.
Why not just use standard guards everywhere?
Because they need a flat surface. On a staircase a standard guard leans and stops protecting anything.
How many do I need?
Usually one, for the staircase turn. Standard corner guards (AC181) cover the rest of the run.
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What We See in the Field
Stairwell walls take more hose damage than any other part of a house, and they are the hardest to argue about afterwards because nobody photographs a stairwell before starting. One guard at the turn removes the whole conversation.
