{"product_id":"calcium-carbonate-media","title":"Crystal Quest Calcite Calcium Carbonate pH Neutralizing Filter Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrystal Quest Calcite is a naturally occurring calcium carbonate filter media that raises the pH of acidic water. Acidic water slowly dissolves the media, which reduces leaching of copper, lead and other metals from typical plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaises the pH of acidic water as it slowly dissolves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-limiting: raises pH only until water reaches a non-corrosive equilibrium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce leaching of copper, lead and other metals from plumbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriodic backwashing keeps the bed from packing and maintains service rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in 0.5, 1, 1.5 and 2 cubic foot sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcite (calcium carbonate), naturally occurring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH neutralization of acidic water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic backwashing; periodic replenishment as media is depleted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 cubic feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerally does not overcorrect pH under normal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeutralizing the water increases hardness, so a softener may be needed after the neutralizing filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenishment timing depends on pH, water chemistry and service flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. Calcite is used in neutralizing filters for homes and buildings with acidic water. Plan to top up the bed periodically, since the media is consumed as it raises pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeed Help?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree shipping on orders over $200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have questions about this product before you order, our team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@avermontdirect.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esupport@avermontdirect.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPhone: \u003ca href=\"tel:+18444553695\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e+1 (844) 455-3695\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHours: Monday–Friday, 9AM–5PM\u003cbr\u003e\nLive Chat: Available 24\/7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Quest","offers":[{"title":"0.5 cubic feet","offer_id":50896007954480,"sku":"CQE-RM-05008","price":57.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 cubic feet","offer_id":50896007987248,"sku":"CQE-RM-05009","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 cubic feet","offer_id":50896008020016,"sku":"CQE-RM-05010","price":172.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 cubic feet","offer_id":50896008052784,"sku":"CQE-RM-05011","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/4646\/0720\/files\/calcium-oxide-crystal-quest-water-filtration-media-18148578247.jpg?v=1793072697","url":"https:\/\/avermontdirect.com\/products\/calcium-carbonate-media","provider":"Avermont Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}