Description
These Crystal Quest Smart Replacement Filter Cartridge utilize the latest technologies in the water filtration industry, allowing them to provide you with healthy great-tasting water. Each filter cartridge has multi-levels or stages of filtration. These stages include micron filter pads, Granulated Activated carbon (GAC), Catalytic Carbon GAC, Ion Exchange resin, Eagle Redox Alloy® 6500 and Eagle Redox Alloy® 9500. The multistage design allows for the removal of many different contaminants from one cartridge.


SMART Plus Cartridge

ITEM NUMBER SIZE FLOW RATE CAPACITY
(< 100 PPM HARDNESS)
CQE-RC-04002 2-7/8” x 9-3/4” .5 gpm (1.9 lpm) 10,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04016 2-7/8” x 20” 2.5 gpm (9.4 lpm) 80,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04027 4-5/8” x 9-3/4” 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) 80,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04030 4-5/8” x 20” 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) 160,000 gallons*

 

SMART Ultra Cartridge

ITEM NUMBER SIZE FLOW RATE CAPACITY
(< 100 PPM HARDNESS)
CQE-RC-04003 2-7/8” x 9-3/4” .5 gpm (1.9 lpm) 20,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04081 2-7/8” x 20” 2.5 gpm (9.4 lpm) 90,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04028 4-5/8” x 9-3/4” 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) 90,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04031 4-5/8” x 20” 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) 240,000 gallons*

 

SMART Ultimate Cartridge

ITEM NUMBER SIZE FLOW RATE CAPACITY
(< 100 PPM HARDNESS)
CQE-RC-04004 2-7/8” x 9-3/4” .5 gpm (1.9 lpm) 30,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04082 2-7/8” x 20” 2.5 gpm (9.4 lpm) 100,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04029 4-5/8” x 9-3/4” 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) 100,000 gallons*
CQE-RC-04032 4-5/8” x 20” 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) 300,000 gallons*

*Capacity is an estimate only and is dependent on influent water contaminants and filter usage.

Questions & Answers

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  • Approximately how long does a 10,000 gallon filter last with a family of 4?

    The CQE-RC-04002 Multi Stage Plus ( 10,000 gallon filter ) is rated for 1-3 years or 10,000 gallons.  Time will vary depending upon your water condition and consumption.  With a family of 4 using for just drinking 2-3 years. If using for cooking as well 1-2 years.

  • Does the Filter remove Fluoride?

    No, this one does not. You would need the fluoride multi-stage filter. here is the link to it.

    Crystal Quest Fluoride Multi-Stage Replacement Filter

  • How long does this filter last?

    The plus 2 7/8" X 9 3/4" has a filtering capacity of around 10,000 gallons.

  • does this filter remove clorine

    Yes, it does remove chlorine.

  • Will this cartridge remove the “rotten egg” smell (hydrogen sulfide?) from my well water?

    It may remove a small amount, but if it is bad we recommend a whole house iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide system for maximum results. Here is the link to it Crystal Quest Crystal Quest Iron, Manganese, Hydrogen Sulfide Whole House Water Filter

Customer Reviews

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Carl Ragland
2-7/8” x 9-3/4” / Plus
Crystal Quest SMART Replacement Filter Cartridge

Love the ease of one cartridge eliminating so many chemicals in the water.

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Anonymous
2-7/8” x 9-3/4” / Plus
Crystal Quest

I was very surprised and happy that when I ran into a problem of ordering the right filter, it was corrected and returning wasn’t a headache. Even though the cost of return was on me (which that part I didn’t like!) but getting the right one was sent out in no time.