{"product_id":"calcium-gac-fluoride-reduction-filter-cartridge","title":"Crystal Quest Calcium GAC Fluoride Reduction Filter Cartridge, Bone Char Media","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone char media binds fluoride through ion exchange on hydroxyapatite, forming fluorapatite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour sizes fit standard 2.5\" x 10\", 2.5\" x 20\", 5\" x 10\" Big Blue and 5\" x 20\" Big Blue housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated flow from 0.5 GPM to 6 GPM, so you can match the cartridge to your housing and demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks alone, after a SMART cartridge, or as the last stage after a carbon block and SMART\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a single cartridge or in packs of 2 or 4 for scheduled changes\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\u003eGranular bone char (calcined cattle bone), hydroxyapatite with carbon surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04126)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 2.5\" x 10\"; 0.5 GPM (1.9 lpm); 4,500 ppm fluoride capacity*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-7\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04127)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 2.5\" x 20\"; 2.5 GPM (9.4 lpm); 9,000 ppm fluoride capacity*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04128)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 5\" x 10\" Big Blue; 3 GPM (11.4 lpm); 9,000 ppm fluoride capacity*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-5\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04129)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 5\" x 20\" Big Blue; 6 GPM (22.7 lpm); 15,000 ppm fluoride capacity*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTricalcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite) 70%–76%; carbon 9%–11%; calcium carbonate 7%–9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Area (BET N2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 m²\/g total; 50 m²\/g carbon surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePore Volume \/ Pore Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.225 cm³\/g; 7.5 to 60,000 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 lb\/ft³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 to 10 typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–60 psi (1.4–4.1 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40°F–90°F (4°C–32°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene end caps, polyolefin wraps, polyethylene netting, Buna-N gaskets, 1-micron end pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Capacity is an estimate that depends on incoming contaminants and usage, rated at hardness below 100 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluoride uptake is highest in slightly acidic water near pH 6 and decreases as pH rises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for inorganic fluoride in municipal water; for well water, natural sources or organic fluoride, contact our team before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a dedicated stage for nitrate, hardness, chlorine or chemical tastes; use only on microbiologically safe water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal-derived media (not vegan); an aluminum oxide fluoride cartridge is available as a non-animal alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun water 5 to 10 minutes before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvermont 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.\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":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Single","offer_id":50895734702128,"sku":"CQE-RC-04126","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895734734896,"sku":"CQE-RC-04126-2PK","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895734767664,"sku":"CQE-RC-04126-4PK","price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Single","offer_id":50895734800432,"sku":"CQE-RC-04127","price":183.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895734833200,"sku":"CQE-RC-04127-2PK","price":366.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895734865968,"sku":"CQE-RC-04127-4PK","price":732.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Single","offer_id":50895734898736,"sku":"CQE-RC-04128","price":194.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895734931504,"sku":"CQE-RC-04128-2PK","price":388.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895734964272,"sku":"CQE-RC-04128-4PK","price":776.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Single","offer_id":50895734997040,"sku":"CQE-RC-04129","price":276.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895735029808,"sku":"CQE-RC-04129-2PK","price":552.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895735062576,"sku":"CQE-RC-04129-4PK","price":1104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/4646\/0720\/files\/calcium-gac-fluoride-reduction-filter-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260701.webp?v=1793071707","url":"https:\/\/avermontdirect.com\/products\/calcium-gac-fluoride-reduction-filter-cartridge","provider":"Avermont Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}