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Description
The Crystal Quest Calcium GAC Fluoride Reduction Filter Cartridge uses granular bone char, a hydroxyapatite media, to reduce inorganic fluoride in municipal water. It comes in four standard housing sizes, with estimated fluoride capacity from 4,500 ppm to 15,000 ppm depending on size.
Highlights
- Bone char media binds fluoride through ion exchange on hydroxyapatite, forming fluorapatite
- Four sizes fit standard 2.5" x 10", 2.5" x 20", 5" x 10" Big Blue and 5" x 20" Big Blue housings
- Rated flow from 0.5 GPM to 6 GPM, so you can match the cartridge to your housing and demand
- Works alone, after a SMART cartridge, or as the last stage after a carbon block and SMART
- Available as a single cartridge or in packs of 2 or 4 for scheduled changes
Details
Avermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. There is no fixed replacement interval for this cartridge; test your treated water and replace the cartridge when fluoride levels begin to rise. The label shows flow direction, part number and replacement steps, and Crystal Quest manufactures under ISO 9001 quality management.
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| Media | Granular bone char (calcined cattle bone), hydroxyapatite with carbon surface |
| 2-7/8" x 9-3/4" (CQE-RC-04126) | Fits 2.5" x 10"; 0.5 GPM (1.9 lpm); 4,500 ppm fluoride capacity* |
| 2-7/8" x 20" (CQE-RC-04127) | Fits 2.5" x 20"; 2.5 GPM (9.4 lpm); 9,000 ppm fluoride capacity* |
| 4-5/8" x 9-3/4" (CQE-RC-04128) | Fits 5" x 10" Big Blue; 3 GPM (11.4 lpm); 9,000 ppm fluoride capacity* |
| 4-5/8" x 20" (CQE-RC-04129) | Fits 5" x 20" Big Blue; 6 GPM (22.7 lpm); 15,000 ppm fluoride capacity* |
| Media Composition | Tricalcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite) 70%–76%; carbon 9%–11%; calcium carbonate 7%–9% |
| Surface Area (BET N2) | 200 m²/g total; 50 m²/g carbon surface |
| Pore Volume / Pore Size | 0.225 cm³/g; 7.5 to 60,000 nm |
| Bulk Density | 40 lb/ft³ |
| Media pH | 8 to 10 typical |
| Operating Pressure | 20–60 psi (1.4–4.1 bar) |
| Operating Temperature | 40°F–90°F (4°C–32°C) |
| Construction | Polypropylene end caps, polyolefin wraps, polyethylene netting, Buna-N gaskets, 1-micron end pads |
- *Capacity is an estimate that depends on incoming contaminants and usage, rated at hardness below 100 ppm
- Fluoride uptake is highest in slightly acidic water near pH 6 and decreases as pH rises
- Designed for inorganic fluoride in municipal water; for well water, natural sources or organic fluoride, contact our team before ordering
- Not a dedicated stage for nitrate, hardness, chlorine or chemical tastes; use only on microbiologically safe water
- Animal-derived media (not vegan); an aluminum oxide fluoride cartridge is available as a non-animal alternative
- Run water 5 to 10 minutes before first use
Shipping
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- In-stock items (shown as “In Stock” on the product page) ordered before 1:00 PM Pacific Time on a business day typically ship within 1–3 business days. Delivery usually takes 3–7 business days after shipping.
- Backorder, Partial Backorder and Custom Order items are not covered by the 1–3 business day processing time. Their estimated restock or ship time is shown in the stock status on the product page before you order.
- Large items ship by freight and are typically delivered curbside. Smaller items ship by ground carrier such as FedEx or UPS.
- We ship to the 48 contiguous states. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or P.O. boxes.
- Please inspect your delivery on arrival and report any concealed damage or missing parts within 24 hours.
Returns
- Returns can be requested within 30 days of delivery. Items must be unused, uninstalled, in new resalable condition and in their original packaging, including the pallet if delivered on one.
- Approved returns are subject to a 15% restocking fee, and return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless the return is the result of our error.
- Installed or used products, custom and made-to-order items, clearance or final-sale items, and replacement parts and accessories are not eligible for return.
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