{"product_id":"water-cooler-reverse-osmosis-fluoride-filter-cartridge","title":"Crystal Quest Inline Fluoride Removal Filter Cartridge for RO Systems and Water Coolers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sealed Crystal Quest inline cartridge is a dedicated point-of-use stage for inorganic fluoride in municipal water. Its Calcium GAC (bone char) media is 70% to 76% hydroxyapatite, which takes up fluoride and holds it as fluorapatite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBone char media targets inorganic fluoride through ion exchange and precipitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon content adds adsorption of some dissolved organic and colored compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed inline design is replaced as one piece, with no housing to open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded elbow connectors and a flow arrow on the label simplify installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks before or after a point-of-use RO system, or on a water cooler or ice maker line\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\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCQE-RC-04060\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed inline fluoride reduction cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium GAC (granular bone char)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydroxyapatite (tricalcium phosphate) 70% to 76%, carbon 9% to 11%, calcium carbonate 7% to 9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Area\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 Size \/ Pore Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5 to 60,000 nm \/ 0.225 cm³\/g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcid Soluble Ash \/ Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3% maximum \/ less than 0.3%\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\u003eConnections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreaded elbow connector at each end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold, microbiologically safe water only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart-Up Flush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 15 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThunder under-sink RO such as Thunder 1000C (optional fluoride cartridge), Countertop Reverse Osmosis System (optional fluoride stage), bottleless water coolers (optional cartridge)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia is animal-derived, made by calcining cattle bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluoride uptake is highest in slightly acidic to neutral water and drops as pH rises; run at rated flow for adequate contact time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction of heavy metals such as lead and of organic compounds is not separately rated for this cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot designed to treat bacteria, viruses, nitrate, hardness or dissolved solids, and not a dedicated chlorine or taste stage; pair with a SMART inline cartridge for that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls inline on supply tubing; it is not a slot-in replacement for a refrigerator's built-in filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo fixed replacement interval is published; life depends on incoming fluoride level and water use, so test treated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge color may change without notice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvermont Direct is an authorized Crystal Quest dealer. Fluoride reaches tap water through municipal addition and through natural erosion of mineral deposits. Flush a new cartridge with cold water for about 15 minutes before first use, following the flow arrow on the label. Crystal Quest builds it 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":"Single","offer_id":50895976792112,"sku":"CQE-RC-04060","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":50895976824880,"sku":"CQE-RC-04060-2PK","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":50895976857648,"sku":"CQE-RC-04060-4PK","price":268.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/4646\/0720\/files\/pack-of-2-fluoride-removal-inline-reverse-osmosis-filter-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263598071.webp?v=1793072574","url":"https:\/\/avermontdirect.com\/products\/water-cooler-reverse-osmosis-fluoride-filter-cartridge","provider":"Avermont Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}