Every operation of air pump gets dirty and dust on the filter which traps before it goes through the air pump.
Every operation of air pump gets dirty and dust on the filter which traps before it goes through the air pump. If certain amount of dust goes into air pump, it works overload with less efficient and will possibly damage the air pump. Filter is important part to prevent pump damage. After use for a long time, it will get dirty. So, it is recommended to clean the filter and dry it once a month.
Air Filter
