FILTER ASSEMBLIES

摘要

A filter assembly 10 includes a housing 12 defining an inlet port 42, an outlet port 44 and a chamber 40 there-between. A valve member 20 having an axis 28 is at least partially received in the chamber 40 and is moveable between an open position in which fluid flows between the inlet 42 and outlet 44 ports is permitted, and a closed position in which fluid flow is substantially prevented through each of the ports. Preferably the filter assembly is arranged to provide an intermediate venting position between the open and closed position including a venting projection 72. The filter assembly may include a sump including a removable filter member 26 comprising filter material such as ceramic, carbon media or water treatment media. Advantageously the filter member is removed whilst flow between the inlet port and outlet port is prevented.