Abstract: A filter device has a filter container closed on all sides, into the bottom of which a cartridge-shaped filter insert has been inserted, under which a filtrate catch reservoir is disposed. An air supply tube is inserted into the filter container which terminates on the inside in an air compensation hole at an adjustable height above the inlet of the filter insert, so that the corresponding hydrostatic pressure of the liquid determines the flow-through speed of the filtrate. The air supply tube terminates at the bottom above the filtrate outlet of the filter insert, so that a filtrate build-up terminates on the corresponding level and the filter insert is closed airtight in this way.

Abstract: A filter cartridge (1) for use in a device for filtering liquids, in particular drinking water, comprises a beakerlike container (2) with a removable cap (3) and flow openings (4) and flow openings (9) disposed in the bottom (6) of the container, a granular filter composition (5) introduced into the container (2), and one sieve (7, 8) each disposed between the cap (3) and the filter composition (5), and between the bottom (6) and filter composition (5). The cap is embodied as a cone tapering toward the top (flat cone) and the sieve (7) associated with the cap is embodied corresponding to the cap (3) as a conical sieve, and its encompassing rim is welded to the cap (3). The sieve (8) associated with the bottom is embodied by an intrinsically flat disk and is welded with its encompassing rim to the bottom (6).