Abstract:
A filter which consists of a foraminous tubular spacer made of two layers of integrally extruded filaments with one end closed with a welded-on cap and the other end provided with a flange and outlet aperture. The interior of the spacer is occupied by a reinforcing tubular core of sintered coarse-grained polymer and a tubular porous polymer filter septum is releasably secured over the spacer enabling it to be removed and replaced by a fresh filter septum when necessary.
Abstract:
Water is passed through a cartridge containing a bactericide 38, e.g. iodine crystals and then after sufficient delay in diffusers 46 and spring chamber 44 for the treatment to be completed through an agent 40, e.g. active carbon which will be sufficient to remove the bactericide. The neutralizing effect of the agent is designed to be exhausted before the bactericide so that a visual olefactory or taste indication that the cartridge needs attention is given. The water may be filtered by material 10 or pretreated with chemicals. Arrangements of cartridges are given in figures not shown, including valve means to prevent leakage of bactericide.