{"product_id":"hailea-hap-diaphragm","title":"Hailea HAP  Diaphragm","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eHailea HAP  Diaphragm \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eIn both Hailea HAP models, the diaphragm is a rubber membrane inside the compressor that flexes back and forth to move air:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eAs the diaphragm \u003cem data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"493\"\u003epulls back\u003c\/em\u003e, air is drawn in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eAs it \u003cem data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"538\"\u003epushes forward\u003c\/em\u003e, air is forced out at pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eThese movements create continuous airflow without oil contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"783\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eHailea uses special artificial rubber diaphragms for steady output and long service life. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eThe diaphragm itself is the \u003cem data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"840\"\u003ecore air‑moving component\u003c\/em\u003e in both the HAP‑60 and the larger HAP‑120. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e Diaphragm Function in HAP‑60 vs HAP‑120\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1315\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"985\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"998\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHAP‑60\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1013\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHAP‑120\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1070\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAir Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003e~60 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e~120 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1118\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePressure (Max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1131\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u0026gt;0.035 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1145\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u0026gt;0.038 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1163\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePower Draw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e~45–55 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e~90–125 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1200\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eNoise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1210\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e~\u0026lt;40 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1221\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e~\u0026lt;45 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1243\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDiaphragm Role\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1279\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMoves smaller\/less air per stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1315\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMoves more air faster per stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eWhat This Means for the Diaphragm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eHAP‑60 diaphragm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eSized to move about 60 L per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eWorks well for \u003cem data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003emedium\u003c\/em\u003e aquariums, ponds, and hydroponics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eFlexes at a rate and amplitude tuned to its motor. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eHAP‑120 diaphragm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003eLarger and energized by a higher‑power motor, so it moves twice the air (~120 L\/min).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eHandles \u003cem data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003ehigher pressure\u003c\/em\u003e and larger systems (big koi ponds, commercial aeration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eStill uses special artificial rubber like the HAP‑60 for long life, just built for more capacity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e In both models, the diaphragm material and function are fundamentally the same — it’s just scaled up in the HAP‑120 for \u003cem data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003ebigger airflow and pressure\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eCommon Diaphragm Characteristics in Both Units\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e✔ Oil‑free design — no contamination, safe for aquatic life.\u003cbr data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e✔ Artificial rubber construction — designed for durability and consistent performance.\u003cbr data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e✔ Steady air output — even under continuous use with minimal wear.\u003cbr data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e✔ Part of a damping and muffler system — reduces vibration and noise from the diaphragm motion. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003ePractical Differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003eThe HAP‑120 diaphragm must handle a higher workload (more air moved per minute), so the pump and diaphragm assembly are physically larger and paired with a stronger motor. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eThe HAP‑60 diaphragm is smaller and efficient for everyday medium‑duty use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2936\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eBoth the HAP‑60 and HAP‑120 use rubber diaphragms that operate in the same basic way - flexing to pump air. The difference lies in size and capacity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eHAP‑60 diaphragm: smaller, moves ~60 L\/min - great for moderate setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003eHAP‑120 diaphragm: larger, moves ~120 L\/min - ideal for big ponds or commercial use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"Hailea HAP 60","offer_id":43046781124651,"sku":"HAI-4-DIA-HAP-060","price":226.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hailea HAP 120","offer_id":43046781157419,"sku":"HAI-4-DIA-HAP-120","price":326.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/60.jpg?v=1769857704","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/hailea-hap-diaphragm","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}