Description
The Sunset Hydrophobic Suction Inline Filter sits in the suction line between the collection canister and the pump, where its hydrophobic media blocks liquid and bacteria from reaching the machine. Sunset sizes it 1/3 in to 1/2 in for inline placement on suction machines, as a sacrificial filter that protects the pump behind it.
- Hydrophobic Media – The water-repelling filter media blocks liquid carryover, which is what damages suction pumps.
- Inline Placement – The filter installs in the suction line, between the canister and the machine it protects.
- Bacteria Barrier – Inline filtration keeps bacteria in the line from reaching the pump internals.
A Sacrificial Barrier Between the Canister and the Pump
Suction machines fail early when aspirated liquid and bacteria reach the pump, and an inline hydrophobic filter is the standard defense. Hydrophobic media passes air while repelling water, so suction keeps flowing while liquid carryover stops at the filter instead of continuing into the machine. Placement is inline, in the tubing path between the collection canister and the suction unit, where it can be swapped on a schedule or after any overflow event. Sunset publishes the connection size as 1/3 in to 1/2 in, matching the small-bore tubing runs used on portable and stationary suction machines. For biomed and respiratory departments, a stocked inline filter is cheap insurance that turns a pump replacement into a filter change.
Features and Benefits
Filtration
- Hydrophobic Media: Water-repelling media blocks liquid carryover while air passes, which protects the pump
- Inline Bacteria Filtration: Filters the suction line inline, between the canister and the machine
Fit
- Connection Size: 1/3 in to 1/2 in, as published by Sunset for this filter
- Application: For use with suction machines
Product Specifications
Fit and Identification
- Connection Size: 1/3 in to 1/2 in
- Filter Type: Hydrophobic inline filter
- Model: BF1312
- Packaging: EA/1, sold per each
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Why Suction Units Run an Inline Filter
The filter costs little and the pump costs a lot, and the filter exists to stand between an overflow and that pump. Hydrophobic media is what makes the barrier work without choking suction.
- Pump Protection First – Liquid stops at the hydrophobic media – the pump behind it stays dry – a filter change replaces a pump repair.
- Suction Keeps Flowing – Air passes the media freely – the machine pulls as it should – protection does not cost performance.
- Inline and Swappable – It installs in the line and changes out in moments – scheduled swaps are quick – uptime stays high.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this filter install?
Inline in the suction line, between the collection canister and the suction machine it protects.
What does hydrophobic mean here?
The filter media repels water, so air passes through while liquid carryover is blocked from reaching the pump.
What connection size is it?
Sunset publishes the BF1312 at 1/3 in to 1/2 in for inline placement on suction machines.
When should it be changed?
On the suction unit's filter schedule, and after any overflow event that wets the filter.
How is it packaged?
It is sold per each (EA/1) at the listed price.
