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Description
This Crystal Quest cartridge combines Calcium GAC (bone char) with SMART multimedia to target inorganic fluoride in municipal water along with chlorine taste and odor. Fluoride binds to the hydroxyapatite in the bone char and forms fluorapatite, and four sizes cover flows from 0.5 to 6 GPM.
Highlights
- Calcium GAC (bone char) targets inorganic fluoride through ion exchange and precipitation
- Coconut shell GAC reduces chlorine, taste, odor and organic chemicals
- ERA 6500 redox media targets chlorine, and ERA 9500 targets ferrous iron and hydrogen sulfide
- Two 1-micron pads hold the media in place and catch fine particles
- Interchangeable with the SMART + Aluminum Oxide Fluoride Reduction Filter Cartridge
- Size and part number are printed on the label for easy reordering
Details
Avermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. Bone char performs well in neutral to slightly acidic water, and a slower flow gives the media more contact time. Standard SMART positions, reverse osmosis pre-filters and whole house RO stages normally take a standard SMART cartridge unless the system calls for this combination. The cartridge is built in the USA under ISO 9001 quality management.
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| Sizes (Diameter x Height) | 2-7/8" x 9-3/4", 2-7/8" x 20", 4-5/8" x 9-3/4", 4-5/8" x 20" |
| Flow Rate | 0.5 GPM (1.9 LPM) / 2.5 GPM (9.4 LPM) / 3 GPM (11.4 LPM) / 6 GPM (22.7 LPM), by size in the order above |
| Part Numbers | CQE-RC-04152 / CQE-RC-04153 / CQE-RC-04154 / CQE-RC-04155, by size in the order above |
| Fits | 2.5" x 10", 2.5" x 20", 5" x 10" Big Blue and 5" x 20" Big Blue housings, by size in the order above |
| Media | Calcium GAC (bone char), coconut shell GAC, ERA 6500 and ERA 9500 copper-zinc redox alloy, two 1-micron pads |
| Calcium GAC Composition | Tricalcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite) 70% to 76%, carbon 9% to 11%, calcium carbonate 7% to 9% |
| Calcium GAC Surface Area | 200 m²/g total, 50 m²/g carbon surface |
| ERA Operating pH | 6.5 to 8.5 |
| Operating Pressure | 20 to 60 PSI (1.4 to 4.1 bar) |
| Operating Temperature | 40 to 90 F (4 to 32 C) |
| Materials | Polypropylene end caps, polyolefin inner and outer wraps, polyethylene netting |
| Pack Options | Single, pack of 2, pack of 4 |
- Housing not included
- Calcium GAC is made by calcining cattle bones; the aluminum oxide version is the non-animal alternative
- No overall micron rating is claimed for the cartridge
- Not designed to treat bacteria, viruses, nitrate, arsenic, hardness or TDS
- Media-level reduction of heavy metals such as lead, some dissolved organics and fine particles is not separately rated for this cartridge
- Capacity is an estimate that depends on incoming fluoride, water conditions and usage; no capacity figure or replacement interval is published
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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