Abstract: Apparatus is described for preventing spillage of liquids from a dispensing pump during changing of a filtering element that is removably attached to a mount on the pump. The apparatus includes a hollow member that is receivable over a filtering element and a portion of its mount. A constricting element engages the mount and supports the upper end of the apparatus. A flexible liquid conduit extending downwardly from the hollow member and an anchoring element attached to the lower end of the conduit to assist in maintaining the liquid conduit in a predetermined position during the changing of a filtering element.