Crystal Quest® Double Tower Stainless Steel Replaceable Cartridge Countertop Water Filter system eliminates the impurities of tap water to offer great taste and pureness.

The perfect solution for any household, it is quick and easy to install and use, attractive, convenient, and effectively removes hundreds of contaminants from water.

Sits on the counter and easily connects to any kitchen faucet.

This solid state water filter uses the latest technologies that blend the adsorption capabilities of coconut shell activated carbon with REDOX and more .

7 STAGES OF FILTRATION:

STAGE 1)* First, water travels through a solid carbon cartridge for removing volatile organic carbon compounds (VOC's, insecticides, pesticides and industrial solvents).

STAGES 2 - 7)* Next, through a 6-stage cartridge, this filter removes hundreds of contaminants from water such as chlorine, pesticides, heavy metals, cancer causing chemicals, cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia), algae, fungi, odours and more.

In step 1 of the 6-stage cartridge, water flows through pre one - micron filter pads (1 micron equals 1/25,000th of an inch), which remove suspended particles such as silt, sediment, cyst (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), sand, rust, dirt, and other un-dissolved matter.

In steps 2 and 3, water flows through a bed of media made of a special high-purity alloy blend of two dissimilar metals - copper and zinc (KDF-55D ®, and KDF-85D ®). KDF is a major advancement in water treatment technology that works on the electro-chemical and spontaneous-oxidation-reduction (REDOX) principles. Chlorine is instantaneously and almost inexhaustibly oxidized.

Tests on KDF/GAC cartridge have shown 99+% chlorine removal past 20,000 gallons of water. In comparison, carbon cartridges of comparable volumes drop below 90% effectiveness after only 4,000 gallons.

Iron and hydrogen sulfide are oxidized into insoluble matter and attach to the surface of the media. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, nickel, chromium, cadmium, aluminum, and other dissolved metals are removed from the water by the electrochemical process. They are attracted to the surface of the media, much like a magnet.

The media inhibits bacterial growth throughout the entire unit. In fact, it has been shown to be reduced up to 90%, eliminating the need for silver, which is commonly used in carbon-only filters (silver is considered a pesticide by the EPA and, as such, must be registered with them).

Is copper or zinc added to the water in any significant amount? On 2.3 ppm chlorinated water, <0.05 mg/l copper and only 0.46 mg/l zinc were measured. The EPA aesthetic levels are 1.0 mg/l for copper and 5.0 mg/l for zinc. Both zinc and copper are essential minerals for good health - the FDA recommends a daily intake of 15 mg of zinc and 2 mg of copper.

In step 4, water flows through the ion exchange resin, reducing heavy metals such as lead, copper, aluminum, and water hardness.

In step 5, water flows through granulated activated carbon (GAC). GAC is universally recognized and widely used as an effective adsorbent for a wide variety of organic contaminants, such as chlorine (99.9%), chemicals linked to cancer (THM's, benzine) pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, volatile organic compounds (VOC's), PCB's, MTBE's and hundreds of other chemical contaminants that may be present in water, bad taste, and odors from your drinking water.

Carbon is extremely porous and provides a large surface area for contaminants to collect. Carbon-only filters must also use their capacity for chlorine removal, resulting in a shortened life. They also may use a bituminous coal carbon, which is good at removing chlorine, but not as effective at removing chemicals.

Only a high-grade coconut shell carbon that is most effective at removing chemicals is used in this filter. Coconut shell carbon provides a significantly higher volume of micro-pores than either coal, wood or lignite based carbon. As a result, it is more effective than other carbon types in removing trihalomethanes (THM's) and other chemicals from municipally supplied water.

Since the REDOX media removes the chlorine before it reaches the carbon, the carbon capacity is not wasted on chlorine and is free to concentrate more effectively on organic contaminants.

In step 6, water flows through another one-micron filtration pad for further reduction of undesirable particles. The end result is a great reduction or elimination of a wide variety of contaminants.

A diverter valve near the aerator switches between filtered and unfiltered water.

The Crystal Quest® 7 stage double tower water filter conveniently provides 10,000 gallons (1-3 years, or when the flow of water will automatically either stop or slow down greatly) of water, at which time you will need to purchase replacement cartridges.

Great for homes, apartments or office use.

Flow rate is .75 to1 gallon per minute
Dimensions:5''wide x 10.5"long x 14"tall
Weight: 9 lbs

For municipal treated water only.