Product · Retrofit, no shutdown

Multiguard

Multiguard ant barrier cutaway showing the hydrant fitting
Multiguard ant barrier held in hand

Multiguard is an ant barrier device for spring hydrant wells. It is well known that ants deposit soil in the bottom of a hydrant well, building their nests vertically until the cavity is filled. A newly installed hydrant access well can be filled with soil in as little as 2 to 3 months.

Restricted access to a hydrant can result in property damage, and even potential loss of life, when it can't be reached.

Multiguard provides a physical barrier between the hydrant and the bottom of the well, preventing ants from transporting soil upwards. It's built for existing 80mm/100mm underground hydrants already installed in large numbers by water authorities, fitting inside a Sn1/Pn4 225mm PVC thin-wall pipe and pushing on over the top of the spring hydrant. No main shutdown required, and no digging.

  • Prevents ant soil build-up in hydrant wells
  • Ensures unhindered access to hydrants
  • Avoids ongoing cost of maintenance
  • Centres and strengthens the hydrant assembly
  • Easily fitted in new installations or retrofitted without interrupting water supply
  • Does not interfere with standpipe operation
  • Easily removed for swabbing operation
  • Manufactured from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) for strength and flexibility
  • Retrofits to hydrants already installed: no need to shut down the main
  • Available through your local civil plumbing supplier
Installation video: coming soon
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