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Description
The Crystal Quest Nitrate Removal + SMART Single Cartridge Countertop Water Filter System reduces nitrate by 90% to 95%, with breakthrough unaffected by sulfate levels, using a nitrate-selective resin cartridge rated for 3,000 ppm of nitrates as CaCO3.
Highlights
- 7-stage filtration: pre/post 1-micron filter pads remove suspended particles such as silt, sediment, cysts (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), sand, rust, and dirt
- Nitrate-selective resin reduces nitrate 90–95%, with a capacity of 3,000 ppm of nitrates as CaCO3; cartridge is regenerable with sodium chloride brine (recommended every 20–30 days depending on nitrate level)
- Ion exchange resins reduce heavy metals such as lead, copper, aluminum, and water hardness
- Eagle Redox Alloy media (ERA-6500 & ERA-9500) oxidize chlorine through an electrochemical, spontaneous-oxidation-reduction process
- Granulated activated carbon (a coconut shell and catalytic GAC blend) adsorbs chlorine, chloramine byproducts, pesticides, herbicides, VOCs, and other organic contaminants affecting taste and odor
- Diverter valve switches between filtered and unfiltered water; white polypropylene housing is BPA free
Details
Avermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. This countertop system is designed to sit on the counter and connect to a kitchen faucet for on-demand filtered water, using a nitrate-selective cartridge alongside SMART filtration media to address nitrate along with a range of other water quality concerns.
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If you have questions about this product before you order, our team is happy to help.
Free shipping on orders over $200.
Email: support@avermontdirect.com
Phone: +1 (844) 455-3695
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9AM–5PM
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| Dimensions (polypropylene) | 5"L x 13"H x 5"W |
| Dimensions (stainless steel) | 5.5"L x 13.5"H x 5"W |
| Min / Max Operating Pressure | 20 psi / 60 psi |
| Min / Max Operating Temperature | 40°F / 90°F |
| Max Flow Rate | 0.3–0.5 gpm |
| Replacement Cartridge | Nitrate Removal + SMART Filter Cartridge (2-7/8" x 9-3/4"), SKU CQE-RC-04050 |
- Sits on the counter and connects to any kitchen faucet
- Optional washable pre-filtration filter available for countertop/faucet use, helping the main filter work more efficiently
- Cartridge requires manual salinity regeneration (soaking in a saltwater solution, then rinsing) to maintain performance; not required before first use
- Product manual: Countertop-Manual.pdf
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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