{"product_id":"coconut-based-carbon-block-filter-cartridge","title":"Crystal Quest Coconut Based Carbon Block Filter Cartridge, 5 Micron","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Crystal Quest Coconut Based Carbon Block Filter Cartridge is a solid block of acid-washed coconut shell activated carbon rated at 5 microns. It reduces chlorine taste and odor, VOCs and fine sediment, and comes in four sizes for standard and Big Blue housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces chlorine taste and odor, VOCs, and particles down to 5 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid carbon block construction from acid-washed coconut shell carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour sizes fit 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\u003eTypical replacement every 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as a single cartridge or in packs of 2 or 4\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\u003eAcid-washed coconut shell activated carbon, solid block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04000)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 2.5\" x 10\"; 0.5 GPM (1.9 lpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-7\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04014)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 2.5\" x 20\"; 2.5 GPM (9.4 lpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04035)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 5\" x 10\" Big Blue; 3 GPM (11.4 lpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-5\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04036)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits 5\" x 20\" Big Blue; 6 GPM (22.7 lpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene end caps and netting, polyolefin casing, Buna-N top gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 psi (2.1–4.1 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water only, 40°F (4.4°C) minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement Interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 to 24 months (about 18 months typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivated carbon also reduces some pesticides, herbicides and disinfection byproducts such as THMs; these are not separately tested for this cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces chloramine less effectively than catalytic carbon; pair with a SMART cartridge on chloraminated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot designed to treat hardness, fluoride, nitrate, TDS, lead or other heavy metals; use only on microbiologically safe water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun water 5 to 10 minutes before first use; the first water may look gray from fine carbon and clears after flushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace sooner if you notice changes in taste, odor, flow or pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. In Crystal Quest double cartridge systems this cartridge is the first stage ahead of SMART, and in triple cartridge systems it is the last stage after sediment and SMART. It is also used as a pre-filter in Thunder under-sink RO and whole house RO systems.\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":50895842443312,"sku":"CQE-RC-04000","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895842476080,"sku":"CQE-RC-04000-2PK","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895842508848,"sku":"CQE-RC-04000-4PK","price":91.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Single","offer_id":50895842541616,"sku":"CQE-RC-04014","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895842574384,"sku":"CQE-RC-04014-2PK","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895842607152,"sku":"CQE-RC-04014-4PK","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Single","offer_id":50895842639920,"sku":"CQE-RC-04035","price":39.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895842672688,"sku":"CQE-RC-04035-2PK","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895842705456,"sku":"CQE-RC-04035-4PK","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Single","offer_id":50895842738224,"sku":"CQE-RC-04036","price":49.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":50895842770992,"sku":"CQE-RC-04036-2PK","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":50895842803760,"sku":"CQE-RC-04036-4PK","price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/4646\/0720\/files\/coconut-based-5-micron-carbon-block-filter-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260680.webp?v=1793072089","url":"https:\/\/avermontdirect.com\/products\/coconut-based-carbon-block-filter-cartridge","provider":"Avermont Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}