{"product_id":"matala-air-filter-for-14hp-12hp-14-mpt","title":"Matala Air Filter for 1\/4hp \u0026 1\/2hp - 1\/4\" Mpt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReplacement Intake Air Filter for Matala 1\/4 HP and 1\/2 HP Rocking Piston Compressors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRocking piston compressors pull ambient air through an intake filter before compressing it into your pond's air lines. Dust, pollen, and debris that bypass a degraded filter reach the cylinder and accelerate wear on internal components. This genuine Matala MPC-AF1 replacement filter fits MPC-60 (1\/4 HP) and MPC-120 (1\/2 HP) models and keeps air delivery clean through another full season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Replace It Annually\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA partially clogged intake filter forces the compressor to work harder to maintain pressure, drawing more electricity and generating more heat. In a rocking piston design, heat is the primary cause of piston seal failure. Replacing the air filter at spring startup costs less than two minutes of work and extends the life of a compressor that could otherwise run for a decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPC-AF1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatala MPC-60 (1\/4 HP), MPC-120 (1\/2 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" MPT (Male Pipe Thread)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntake air filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnually or when visibly clogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShut off the compressor. Unthread the existing filter from the intake port. Thread the new filter on hand-tight. Restart the compressor and confirm normal pressure output. Replace when airflow seems reduced or the filter element appears discoloured — typically once per season in normal outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for pond aeration systems running Matala MPC-60 or MPC-120 compressors in residential and light commercial pond applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52698325483839,"sku":"MAT-MPC-AF1","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8260\/9215\/files\/matala-aeration-lake-default-title-matala-air-filter-for-1-4hp-1-2hp-1-4-mpt-43287410180415.webp?v=1776378955","url":"https:\/\/gardenpondusa.com\/products\/matala-air-filter-for-14hp-12hp-14-mpt","provider":"Ponds Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}