A water filtration system and water filtration system head provide interchangeable water inlet and outlet ports, so that a direction of a flow of water through the water filtration system can be reversed by configuring a valve provided in the water filtration system head that attaches to a cartridge housing containing a water filter cartridge. The head has a first fluid channel communicating with a fluid volume between the cartridge housing and the outer surface of a water filter cartridge, a second fluid channel in communication with an inside of the cartridge, and a multi-position valve that either conducts inlet water from a first port to the first fluid channel and conducts outlet water from the second fluid channel to the second port, or conducts inlet water from the second port to the first fluid channel and conducts outlet water from the second fluid channel to the first port.

The present invention relates to a device (1) for the filtration of a fluid circulating in a plumbing and heating system, comprising a body (2) of the device defining therein a filtration chamber (3) and equipped with: filtration members (40), to perform a filtration of the fluid passing through the filtration chamber (3), comprising a filtering element (41) which divides the filtration chamber into a first (8) and a second half-chamber (9); an inlet/outlet interface (10) having a first inlet/outlet opening (11), in communication with the first half-chamber, and a second inlet/outlet opening (12), in communication with the second half-chamber. The device comprises a connection module (30) which can be mounted on the body of the device and comprising: a first inlet/outlet conduit (31) and a second inlet/outlet conduit (32), configured to be associated with respective pipes of a heating system; a connection interface (33) that can be selectively associated with the inlet/outlet interface of the body of the device; a first passage section (34), defined on a portion of the connection interface and in fluid communication with the first inlet/outlet conduit; a second passage section (35), defined on a respective portion of the connection interface and in fluid communication with the second inlet/outlet conduit. The connection module (30) is configured to be selectively mounted on the body (2) of the device according to a plurality of different operative configurations.

The present invention relates to a device (1) for the filtration of a fluid circulating in a plumbing and heating system, comprising a body (2) of the device defining therein a filtration chamber (3) and equipped with: filtration members (40), to perform a filtration of the fluid passing through the filtration chamber (3), comprising a filtering element (41) which divides the filtration chamber into a first (8) and a second half-chamber (9); an inlet/outlet interface (10) having a first inlet/outlet opening (11), in communication with the first half-chamber, and a second inlet/outlet opening (12), in communication with the second half-chamber. The device comprises a connection module (30) which can be mounted on the body of the device and comprising: a first inlet/outlet conduit (31) and a second inlet/outlet conduit (32), configured to be associated with respective pipes of a heating system; a connection interface (33) that can be selectively associated with the inlet/outlet interface of the body of the device; a first passage section (34), defined on a portion of the connection interface and in fluid communication with the first inlet/outlet conduit; a second passage section (35), defined on a respective portion of the connection interface and in fluid communication with the second inlet/outlet conduit. The connection module (30) is configured to be selectively mounted on the body (2) of the device according to a plurality of different operative configurations.

An apparatus for transferring a liquid includes a conduit, a strainer housing, and a flow control reversing valve. The conduit has an inlet, an outlet, and a centerline extending from a first end to a second end. The strainer housing houses a strainer basket and has an inlet, an outlet, and a centerline extending from a first end to a second end. The flow control reversing valve has a valve body and a valve member. The valve body has a centerline extending from a front side to a rear side. The valve member is movable between a first position wherein liquid flows from a first port to a second port, and a second position wherein liquid flows from the second port to the first port. Each of the longitudinal centerlines of the conduit, the strainer housing, and the flow control reversing valve is substantially vertically aligned with one another.

An apparatus for transferring a liquid includes a conduit, a strainer housing, and a flow control reversing valve. The conduit has an inlet, an outlet, and a centerline extending from a first end to a second end. The strainer housing houses a strainer basket and has an inlet, an outlet, and a centerline extending from a first end to a second end. The flow control reversing valve has a valve body and a valve member. The valve body has a centerline extending from a front side to a rear side. The valve member is movable between a first position wherein liquid flows from a first port to a second port, and a second position wherein liquid flows from the second port to the first port. Each of the longitudinal centerlines of the conduit, the strainer housing, and the flow control reversing valve is substantially vertically aligned with one another.

Flow control elements (FCEs) and fluid apparatus including the same are described. In embodiments the flow control elements (FCE) include a body that includes a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side. The body further includes a base region, an upper region, and an intermediate region between the base region and the upper region. The FCE is configured to move in response to a fluid flow (or, more specifically, a pressure differential across the FCE) to regulate a flow of fluid past the FCE. In embodiments the FCE is included in a fluid apparatus for a vehicle, such as but not limited to a suction filter for a vehicle transmission.

A bidirectional filter drier has a generally spherical outer shell having a first opening and a second opening. The shell contains a desiccant core and first and second filter elements. The first filter element is on a first side of the core, adjacent the first opening, and the filter flexible element on a second side of the core adjacent the second opening. The first filter element and the second filter element control flow around and through the core depending on the direction of fluid flow through the filter drier.

A bidirectional filter drier has a generally spherical outer shell having a first opening and a second opening. The shell contains a desiccant core and first and second filter elements. The first filter element is on a first side of the core, adjacent the first opening, and the filter flexible element on a second side of the core adjacent the second opening. The first filter element and the second filter element control flow around and through the core depending on the direction of fluid flow through the filter drier.

A ruggedized portable water treatment system having a protective exoskeleton that supports and enshrouds the principle operating components of the water treatment system. In one embodiment, the water treatment system includes a water pump and one or more water treatment components that are disposed within the protective confines of the exoskeleton. In one embodiment, the exoskeleton includes top and bottom plates that are joined by a central support and a plurality of external supports. The principle operating components of the water treatment system, such as the water pump and the water treatment components, are mounted to the central support and are fully contained within and protected by the external supports. The external supports are disposed outwardly of the water pump and the water treatment components to form a rigid cage configured to protect the internally positioned components.

A ruggedized portable water treatment system having a protective exoskeleton that supports and enshrouds the principle operating components of the water treatment system. In one embodiment, the water treatment system includes a water pump and one or more water treatment components that are disposed within the protective confines of the exoskeleton. In one embodiment, the exoskeleton includes top and bottom plates that are joined by a central support and a plurality of external supports. The principle operating components of the water treatment system, such as the water pump and the water treatment components, are mounted to the central support and are fully contained within and protected by the external supports. The external supports are disposed outwardly of the water pump and the water treatment components to form a rigid cage configured to protect the internally positioned components.