| abstract |
The invention relates to device for providing substantially germ-free, especially Legionella -free water, by removing germs and especially legionallae from the water by filtration. The inventive device comprises a filter housing through which the water flows, comprising a non-filtrate side on a water inlet (2, 12) and a filtrate side on a water outlet (3, 13). A plurality of porous hollow fibers (8, 16) is disposed inside the filter housing. The hollow fibers (8, 16) are preferably adapted to be penetrated from their outer surface, the water passing across the walls of the hollow fibers that are provided with corresponding pores to the interior of the hollow fibers. Matter with which the water is contaminated remains on or in the walls of the hollow fibers. The water so filtrated arrives at the water outlet through the interior of the hollow fibers. Preferably, the device is embodied as a shower hose or as a cartridge. |