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Description
The Crystal Quest Inline GAC Filter Cartridge is a sealed inline cartridge filled with granular activated coconut shell carbon, rated at 0.5 GPM. It reduces chlorine taste and odor, VOCs, pesticides and industrial solvents, and comes with Jaco or Quick Connect fittings.
Highlights
- Coconut shell GAC reduces chlorine taste and odor, VOCs, insecticides, pesticides and industrial solvents
- Sealed design with no housing to open; replace the whole cartridge when spent
- Granular media keeps flow strong on low-pressure lines
- Choice of Jaco or Quick Connect fittings
- Typical replacement every 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes
Details
Avermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. Crystal Quest uses this cartridge as the carbon stage in several of its water coolers and RO systems, so check your system manual or contact our team to confirm the correct part and fitting before ordering. Replace it sooner if you notice changes in taste, odor, flow or pressure.
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| Media | Granular activated coconut shell carbon |
| Service Flow Rate | 0.5 GPM (1.9 lpm) |
| Fittings | Jaco (CQE-RC-04038) or Quick Connect (CQE-RC-04038Q) |
| Operating Pressure | 20–60 psi (1.4–4.1 bar) |
| Operating Temperature | 40°F–90°F (4°C–32°C) |
| Materials | Polypropylene end caps, polyolefin inner and outer wraps, Buna-N gaskets |
| Replacement Interval | 12 to 24 months (about 18 months typical) |
- Suited to refrigerator and ice maker lines, inline filter setups, water coolers, drinking fountains and point-of-use RO systems
- Not a sediment filter; add an inline sediment cartridge upstream if your water carries sand, silt or rust
- Reduces chloramine more slowly than chlorine; for chloraminated water, a SMART inline cartridge is the listed alternative
- Not designed to reduce TDS, hardness, fluoride, nitrate, arsenic, lead or other dissolved metals; use only on microbiologically safe water
- Flush before first use; new carbon may release fine dust that clears with flushing
- A leak detector or flood-prevention valve is recommended at installation
Shipping
- Orders of $200 or more ship free within the contiguous United States. Orders under $200 ship for a flat $9.99.
- 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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