Matala Air Base Diffusers

Product Description

Matala offers several top-of-the-line Air Diffuser Assemblies Choices for your pond or Lake. These air diffuser assemblies feature a hollow heavy-duty rugged base that can be filled with sand or gravel. This eliminates the need for bricks and straps to get the diffuser to sink. Available in both a single disc, dual disc, or quad disc assemblies. The lower profile units are designed to be used with Ponds. The higher profile units (where the diffusers sit on top of a riser) are designed to be used with lakes with muddy bottoms. The Air Discs are held up out of the mud with a riser pipe.

The base comes with a friendly multi-barb that will allow connection to various sizes of air hose including 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and 1".The Matala EPDM disc diffusers are designed for industry heavy-duty installation. Precision perforated I-shaped slits open when airflow is present and close when airflow is stopped, which increase the slits resist from tearing, and stay cleaner longer. These diffusers offer the lowest back pressure in the market, only adds less than 6 inches of water depth back pressure, allowing you to utilize your air pump in the most efficient way.

Options:

Model #

Size of Base

Diffuser Disc Size

Diffuser QTY

Recommended Air Pump Size

MDB11

Small (Single)

9"

1

25-80 Lpm

MDB11-12

Small (Single)

12"

1

100-120 Lpm

MDB11L *

Small (Single)

9"

1

100-120Lpm

MDB12

Small (Single)

9"

2

80-150 Lpm

MDB12-12 *

Small (Single)

12"

2

120-200 Lpm

MDB22

Large (Dual)

9"

2

80-150 Lpm

MDB22-12 *

Large (Dual)

12"

2

120-200 Lpm

MDB24

Large (Dual)

9"

4

160-480 Lpm

MDB24-12 *

Large (Dual)

12"

4

240-400 Lpm

*These disc units are special order. Please call or write for quote

Single Base & Single 9" Disc Assembly (SKU MDB11) - For Ponds

Single head 9" handles airflow 1.4 - 4.2 cfm.

Recommended for a 40 lpm - 120 lpm air pump. Think Hakko HK25, HK40, HK60 or HK80

Base dimensions: 12.2" x 5.5" x10.6"

Pond Size: 1000 gal - 8000 gal

Recommended Tubing Size length: 5/8" with a maximum length of 50 ft

Single Base with Single 12" Disc Assembly (SKU MDB11-12) - For Ponds

Single head 12" handles airflow 1.4 - 7 cfm.

Recommended for a 80 lpm - 150 lpm air pump. Think Hakko HK80, HK100, or HK120

Base dimensions: 13.5" x 13" x 7"

Pond Size: 4000 gal - 12000 gal

Recommended Tubing Size length: 5/8" -1" with a maximum length of 50 ft

Dual Base with Dual Head 9" Assembly (SKU MDB22) - For Ponds

Dual head 9" handles Airflow 2.8-8.4 cfm

Recommended for a 80 lpm - 240 lpm air pump. Think Hakko HK100, HK100, or HK120

Base Dimensions: 24" X 10.5" X 6"

Pond Size: 5000 gal - 12000 gal

Recommended Tubing Size length: 5/8" - 1" with a maximum length of 50 ft

Single Base & Single 9" Disc Assembly (SKU MDB11L) - For Lakes

Single head 9" handles airflow 1.4 - 4.2 cfm.

Recommended for a 40 lpm - 120 lpm air pump. Think Hakko HK25, HK40, HK60 or HK80

Base dimensions: 12.2" x 8" x10.6"

Pond Size: 1000 gal - 8000 gal

Recommended Tubing Size length: 5/8" with a maximum length of 50 ft

Single Base with Dual Head 9" Assembly (SKU MDB12) - For Lakes

Dual head 9" handles Airflow 2.8-8.4 cfm

Recommended for a 80 lpm - 240 lpm air pump. Think Hakko HK100, HK100, or HK120

Base Dimensions: 13" X 8" X 10.6"

Lake Size: 1/4 Acre Lake (8 ft deep)

Recommended Tubing Size length: 5/8" - 1" with a maximum length of 50 ft

Dual Base with Quad 4 X 9" Disc Assembly (SKU MDB24) - For Lakes

Quad (4 X) 9" Discs handles Airflow 2.8-8.4 cfm

Recommended for a 160 lpm - 480 lpm air pump. Think Hakko HK120, HK150, HK200, or HK250

Base Dimensions: 24" X 10.5" X 8"

Pond Size: 1/4 Acre - 1 Acre lake (8 ft deep)

Recommended Tubing Size length: 1" with a maximum length of 50 ft

View more Matala Air Base Diffuser Materials here (PDF)