{"title":"Sediment Filter Cartridges","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sediment filter cartridge is the first stage of most water filtration systems. It catches sand, silt, dirt, rust flakes and other loose particles before they reach the carbon, reverse osmosis or UV stages that follow, so those stages work better and last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a sediment filter cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the size to your housing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard sizes are 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" and 2-7\/8\" x 20\" (often called 2.5 x 10 and 2.5 x 20) and 4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" and 4-5\/8\" x 20\" (often called 4.5 x 10 and 4.5 x 20). Inline cartridges come with JACO or quick-connect fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePleated\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridges have a large surface area, which balances flow with dirt-holding capacity. A common choice for whole house and well water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridges use a dense ceramic shell for fine particle filtration in drinking water systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInline\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridges are self-contained with built-in fittings, for compact under sink and inline setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to replace a sediment filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace the cartridge when water pressure drops noticeably or the cartridge looks loaded with dirt. Water that carries more sediment, such as many private wells, needs more frequent changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese cartridges fit standard housings of the same size, including Crystal Quest systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceramic-water-filter-cartridge","title":"Ceramic Water Filter Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine grit in the bottom of a glass. Cloudy water after a storm. A countertop or under-sink filter that needs one more, finer line of defense.\u003c\/strong\u003e This ceramic cartridge is that line: a 1 micron ceramic wall that water has to squeeze through, and that you can wipe clean and reuse for well over a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt gives any standard 2.5 x 10 inch housing, including Crystal Quest countertop and under-sink systems, a very fine mechanical filtration stage. The ceramic physically traps fine sediment, rust, silt and asbestos fibers, and holds back cysts and many bacteria by size, without adding anything to the water. Once a month you take it out, wipe the outside, rinse it under cold water and put it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 micron ceramic:\u003c\/strong\u003e five times finer than a standard 5 micron sediment cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical filtration only:\u003c\/strong\u003e no chemicals added, nothing released into the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-cleanable:\u003c\/strong\u003e a monthly wipe and cold rinse restores the surface; built for about 30 cleanings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplace every 18 to 24 months\u003c\/strong\u003e for best performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\", part CQE-RC-04005, for standard 2.5\" x 10\" housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow a ceramic water filter works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA wall of microscopic pores\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeramic filtration is one of the oldest methods for reducing bacteria in drinking water. Filter-grade ceramic is made from fine mineral particles fired into a hard, porous body. The gaps between those fused particles form a winding network of pores rated at 1 micron, one millionth of a meter. Water can push through; particles larger than the pores cannot, so they collect on the outer surface and in the outermost layer of the ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSurface filtration you can clean\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the ceramic is rigid, what it catches builds up mostly on the outside instead of loading deep into the media the way a spun or pleated cartridge does. Wiping that surface removes the buildup and brings back the flow, which is why one ceramic cartridge can do the work of several disposable sediment filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat 1 micron catches\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilt, clay, rust and other fine particles, the thin mineral fibers called asbestos that can come from aging asbestos-cement water mains, and, because of their size, protozoan cysts and many bacteria. Viruses are far smaller and pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat ceramic does not do\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCeramic works by size alone. It is a physical filter, not a treatment for unsafe water, and viruses are small enough to pass through. It also does not adsorb chemicals the way carbon does, so chlorine, VOCs, lead and fluoride pass through. Pair it with a SMART or carbon stage for those, and with UV or reverse osmosis if your water may be microbiologically unsafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn off-white, rigid ceramic filter element, 2-7\/8\" across and 9-3\/4\" long, closed at each end by a black end cap with a gasket that seals in the housing. Water flows from the outside of the ceramic to the center and out through the end cap. The outer ceramic surface is the part you wipe clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaintenance and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean it once a month.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the water to the filter and open the faucet to release pressure. Place a towel or drip pan underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrew the housing and lift out the ceramic cartridge. Handle it gently: ceramic is hard but can crack if dropped or knocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the entire outer ceramic surface with a clean, damp cloth to clear the residue and trapped particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the cartridge under cold running water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut it back in the housing, centered and fully seated, and screw the housing back on without overtightening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the water on slowly, check for leaks and let it run for a few minutes before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to replace it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ceramic is built to handle about 30 monthly cleanings, but we recommend a fresh cartridge every 18 to 24 months for best performance. Replace it sooner if it is cracked or chipped, or if cleaning no longer brings the flow back. Actual life depends on your water and how much you use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine sediment: silt, clay, rust and other suspended particles down to about 1 micron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsbestos fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCysts and many bacteria, held back by physical filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e viruses, chlorine and chloramine, VOCs, lead and other dissolved metals, fluoride, nitrate, hardness or total dissolved solids. Ceramic is a physical filter, not a treatment for unsafe water: do not use it where the water is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate treatment before or after the system. For a finer membrane barrier, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/uf-membrane-filter-cartridge\"\u003eUltrafiltration (UF) Water Filter Membrane\u003c\/a\u003e. For chlorine, taste and odor, add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/smart-filter-cartridge\"\u003eSMART Filter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Quest ceramic systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e every configuration of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/ceramic-countertop-water-filter-system\"\u003eCeramic Countertop Water Filter System\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/ceramic-under-sink-water-filter-system\"\u003eCeramic Under Sink Water Filter System\u003c\/a\u003e uses this cartridge, part CQE-RC-04005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\", the actual size for housings often described as 2.5\" x 10\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the stage your system specifies:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic is a different medium from carbon block, GAC or SMART, so it is not a substitute for them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean it, do not toss it.\u003c\/strong\u003e One cartridge, about 30 cleanings, replaced every 18 to 24 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest about what it does.\u003c\/strong\u003e We tell you what ceramic catches and what it does not, so you can build the right system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 1,000,000 people served since 1994.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Quest builds under ISO 9001 quality management and has made water filtration in the USA for over 30 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Call us before your first cleaning and our team will walk you through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a ceramic cartridge make unsafe water safe to drink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ceramic works by size: the 1 micron ceramic wall physically holds back cysts and many bacteria, but viruses are small enough to pass through, and it is not a treatment for unsafe water. If your water may be microbiologically unsafe or has not been tested, add a treatment stage such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/collections\/ultraviolet-water-sterilization\"\u003eUV\u003c\/a\u003e or reverse osmosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a month, shut off the water, remove the cartridge, wipe the whole outer ceramic surface with a clean damp cloth, rinse it under cold running water and put it back. Handle it gently so it does not crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic is built for about 30 monthly cleanings. We recommend replacing it every 18 to 24 months, or sooner if it cracks or cleaning no longer restores the flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 1 micron mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA micron is one millionth of a meter. This ceramic is rated at 1 micron, five times finer than a standard 5 micron sediment cartridge, so it catches much finer silt, rust and fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it reduce chlorine, taste or odor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Ceramic is a particle filter. Chlorine, taste and odor are handled by carbon or SMART cartridges, which are separate stages in the Double and Triple systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic or sediment cartridge: which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pleated or spun 5 micron sediment cartridge is the everyday choice for dirt and rust and is thrown away when spent. Ceramic at 1 micron catches much finer particles and can be cleaned and reused. Use the one your system specifies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich systems use this cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery configuration of the Crystal Quest Ceramic Countertop and Ceramic Under Sink systems uses it as part CQE-RC-04005 in the 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" size. Match that part number and size before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003eCeramic cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished ratings apply to this cartridge. The size is the actual cartridge diameter x length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFITS HOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOW RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMICRON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2.5\" x 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia and filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFilter media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine sediment, rust, silt, asbestos fibers; cysts and many bacteria by physical filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWipe and rinse monthly; about 30 cleanings; replace every 18 to 24 months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViruses, chlorine, chemicals, dissolved metals, fluoride, nitrate, TDS; not a treatment for microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Buna-N Gaskets End Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Minimum Operating Pressure: 30 psi (2.1 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Polypropylene End Caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Maximum Operating Pressure: 60 psi (4.1 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Ceramic Filter Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e• Minimum Operating Temperature: 40° F (4° C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e• Cold Water Only; Do Not Freeze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e• Maximum Operating Temperature: 120° F (49° C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Crystal Quest®","offers":[{"title":"2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Single","offer_id":20985389127,"sku":"CQE-RC-04005","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":67787464147037,"sku":"CQE-RC-04005-2PK","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":67787464179805,"sku":"CQE-RC-04005-4PK","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/2-7-8-x-9-3-4-ceramic-water-filter-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263430434.webp?v=1792312510"},{"product_id":"sediment-reusable-pleated-filter-cartridge","title":"Pleated Cellulose Sediment Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit in the aerator. Sand in the toilet tank. A carbon or SMART cartridge that clogs long before its time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dirt, rust and silt do more than cloud your water: they bury the expensive stages downstream. A sediment filter's job is to catch them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 5-micron pleated sediment cartridge does that job with a large surface of pleated cellulose media wrapped around a polypropylene core. It is the first stage in Crystal Quest triple cartridge systems and the sediment pre-filter on whole house and whole house reverse osmosis systems, protecting the SMART, carbon and membrane stages that follow. Four sizes fit countertop, under-sink, whole house and Big Blue housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-micron rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e catches sand, silt, rust and other suspended particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePleated for capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e folding the media multiplies its surface area, so it holds more dirt before flow drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects what comes next:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps sediment off SMART, carbon block and RO membrane stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong build:\u003c\/strong\u003e polypropylene core, vinyl plastisol end caps sealed to the media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e with a typical life of 12 to 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is built around deep, evenly spaced pleats. The pleated cellulose media wraps a rigid polypropylene core, polyethylene netting holds the pleats in place, and both ends are sealed in vinyl plastisol so water cannot bypass the media. As the cartridge works, the pleats darken with what they catch, a visible record of what stayed out of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow a pleated sediment filter works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMechanical filtration by size\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSediment filtration is straining. Water passes through the cellulose media and particles larger than its 5-micron rating are trapped. Nothing is added to the water and nothing chemical happens; the cartridge simply holds back what is too big to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy pleats beat a plain wrap\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolding the media into pleats packs far more filter surface into the same cartridge. More surface means water moves through the media more slowly at any given point, which keeps the pressure drop low and spreads the dirt over a larger area. The result is strong flow and a long run before the cartridge loads up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSurface loading you can see\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePleated media catches most dirt on its outer face, where you can see it. That makes it easy to judge how hard your water is working the filter and to adjust your change schedule if your sediment load is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy a pre-filter pays for itself\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbon, SMART media and RO membranes are built to treat chemistry, not to strain mud. Every particle the sediment stage stops is one that cannot clog their pores or coat their surface, so a fresh sediment cartridge helps every downstream stage reach its full life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSediment: sand, silt, dirt and rust particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther suspended particles down to 5 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e anything dissolved. Chlorine, VOCs, dissolved metals such as iron and lead, nitrate, pesticides, fluoride and hardness pass through, as do bacteria and viruses. For those, the stages that follow it do the work: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/smart-filter-cartridge\"\u003eSMART Filter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/coconut-based-carbon-block-filter-cartridge\"\u003eCoconut Based 5-Micron Carbon Block Filter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, specialty cartridges and reverse osmosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe sediment stage our own systems specify.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Quest's system manuals list this pleated cartridge as their standard sediment stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to stay sealed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl plastisol end caps bond to the media so water cannot sneak around the pleats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 1,000,000 people served since 1994.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Quest builds under ISO 9001 quality management and has made water filtration in the USA for over 30 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Call, email or chat with our water filtration team whenever you have a question.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple cartridge systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e first stage, ahead of SMART Plus and the carbon block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole house RO pre-filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e first housing, ahead of SMART Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole house cartridge systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sediment pre-filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes by system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04001) for countertop and under-sink systems; 2-7\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04015) for whole house cartridge housings; 4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04033) and 4-5\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04034) for larger compact, whole house and whole house RO housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the filter media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePleated cellulose media wrapped around a polypropylene core for strength. The ends are sealed in vinyl plastisol, and the cartridge is rated at 5 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a pleated sediment filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pleats give the media a large surface area, which maximizes dirt-holding capacity and keeps flow strong at a 5-micron rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleated or spun polypropylene: what is the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePleated cartridges catch dirt mostly on a large folded surface. Spun polypropylene cartridges trap dirt through the depth of a thick fiber wrap. Crystal Quest systems specify the pleated cellulose cartridge as their standard sediment stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it treat dissolved contaminants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It filters suspended particles only. Dissolved metals, nitrate or pesticides need a carbon, SMART or specialty stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace a sediment filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes. Replace sooner if taste, odor, flow or pressure changes. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size fits my housing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the actual diameter and length on your current cartridge: 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\", 2-7\/8\" x 20\", 4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" or 4-5\/8\" x 20\". These fit 2.5\" x 10\", 2.5\" x 20\", 5\" x 10\" Big Blue and 5\" x 20\" Big Blue housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003ePleated sediment cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll sizes are rated at 5 microns. Sizes are actual cartridge diameter x length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFITS HOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMICRON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTYPICAL REPLACEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2.5\" x 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2-7\/8” x 20”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2.5\" x 20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e4-5\/8” x 9-3\/4”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\" x 10\" Big Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e4-5\/8” x 20”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\" x 20\" Big Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia and filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePleated cellulose on a polypropylene core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSediment and suspended particles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolved contaminants, chlorine, VOCs, metals, nitrate, microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40°F to 145°F (4.4°C to 62.8°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber Media: Cellulose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: Polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Caps: Vinyl Plastisol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetting: Polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Rating: 40°F to 145°F (4.4°C to 62.8°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Typically 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes. Replace sooner if taste, odor, flow or pressure changes. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Crystal Quest®","offers":[{"title":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Single","offer_id":2436692541450,"sku":"CQE-RC-04001","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":67787317444701,"sku":"CQE-RC-04001-2PK","price":45.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4” \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":67787317477469,"sku":"CQE-RC-04001-4PK","price":91.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Single","offer_id":2436692574218,"sku":"CQE-RC-04015","price":31.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":67787317510237,"sku":"CQE-RC-04015-2PK","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-7\/8” x 20” \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":67787317543005,"sku":"CQE-RC-04015-4PK","price":126.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Single","offer_id":20987287495,"sku":"CQE-RC-04033","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":67787317575773,"sku":"CQE-RC-04033-2PK","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":67787317608541,"sku":"CQE-RC-04033-4PK","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Single","offer_id":20987287559,"sku":"CQE-RC-04034","price":44.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Pack of 2","offer_id":67787317641309,"sku":"CQE-RC-04034-2PK","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-5\/8\" x 20\" \/ Pack of 4","offer_id":67787317674077,"sku":"CQE-RC-04034-4PK","price":178.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/pleated-cellulose-sediment-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260597.webp?v=1792277587"},{"product_id":"inline-sediment-filter-cartridge","title":"Inline Sediment Filter Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit in the bottom of the glass. Ice that comes out cloudy. A refrigerator dispenser that slows to a trickle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, silt and rust flakes ride along every water line, and on the way they clog the finer filter stages, valves and dispensers downstream. An inline sediment filter stops them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inline sediment filter cartridge is plumbed directly into the water line. It captures extra-fine dirt, sand, silt, rust particles, scale particles and asbestos, with high flow and dirt-holding capacity, at a service flow of 0.5 GPM. Choose the JACO or Quick Connect fitting to match the cartridge you are replacing, and use it on refrigerator and ice maker lines, inline filter setups and point-of-use reverse osmosis systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStops the grit first:\u003c\/strong\u003e captures dirt, sand, silt, rust and scale particles before they reach your carbon, UF or RO stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects what comes after:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps fine particles off carbon and membrane surfaces so those stages keep doing their own jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo connection styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e JACO or Quick Connect, the same inline sediment cartridge with a 0.5 GPM service flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the water line:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated for 20 to 60 psi and 40 to 90°F cold water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong service life:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photos show a sealed inline cartridge: the filter media is held inside polyolefin inner and outer wraps, closed with polypropylene end caps, and sealed with Buna-N gaskets at the end caps. There is no housing to open and no sump to clean. The whole cartridge is the replaceable part, connected to the line at each end with the fitting you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow an inline sediment filter works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMechanical filtration, not chemistry\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sediment filter works like a very fine strainer. Water flows through the media and particles that are too large to pass are held back, on the surface and through the depth of the media. Nothing is added to the water and nothing dissolved is taken out. The job is purely physical: keep suspended particles out of everything that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy sediment always goes first\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery finer stage in a water system is easier to foul than it is to replace. Silt that coats carbon granules hides the pore surface the carbon needs for adsorption. Fine particles that reach an ultrafiltration or reverse osmosis membrane settle on it and cut production. A sediment stage at the front takes that load so the carbon, UF and RO stages behind it can spend their capacity on the contaminants they were chosen to treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDirt-holding capacity and flow\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the cartridge works, captured particles build up in the media. That is the cartridge doing its job, and it is also how it tells you when it is done: flow and pressure from the tap, dispenser or ice maker drop as the media fills. A heavy sediment load fills it sooner; clean city water lets it run longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy fine particles matter on an appliance line\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefrigerator dispensers, ice makers and cooler valves have small passages and moving seals. Grit and rust flakes can lodge in them, wear them and leave cloudy water and ice. A sediment stage on the supply line keeps that material out of the appliance in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary targets\u003c\/strong\u003e (suspended particles):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-fine dirt, sand and silt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRust particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose scale particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsbestos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso reduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e cloudy water and cloudy ice when the cloudiness comes from suspended particles (turbidity).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e anything dissolved in the water. That includes chlorine and chlorine taste and odor, volatile organic compounds, pesticides, nitrate, fluoride, lead and other dissolved metals, hardness, total dissolved solids, and bacteria or viruses. Dissolved iron that stains but has not yet formed rust particles also passes through. Pair this stage with the treatment your water needs, such as an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/inline-granulated-activated-coconut-shell-carbon-gac-filter-cartridge\"\u003eInline GAC Filter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e for chlorine taste and odor and organic chemicals, or reverse osmosis for dissolved solids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe sediment stage our own systems use.\u003c\/strong\u003e This part number, CQE-RC-04037, is the inline sediment cartridge Crystal Quest specifies as the first stage in its floor-model water coolers, so you get the stage our engineers designed around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo fittings, one cartridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order JACO or Quick Connect to match your line instead of adding adapters that create more joints to leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished operating limits.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure, temperature and flow are printed on this page, so you can check your line before you install.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 1,000,000 people served since 1994.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Quest builds under ISO 9001 quality management and has made water filtration in the USA for over 30 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Call, email or chat with our water filtration team whenever you have a question.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerator and ice maker lines:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the cold water supply ahead of the appliance, usually ahead of an inline carbon stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInline filter setups:\u003c\/strong\u003e the first cartridge in line, ahead of carbon, SMART or a specialty inline cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint-of-use reverse osmosis:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a pre-filter that keeps particles off the membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell water and older plumbing:\u003c\/strong\u003e anywhere sand, silt or rust flakes show up in the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Quest floor-model water coolers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cartridge #1 (sediment) in coolers with ultrafiltration, including the TURBO, SHARP and Hybrid Ultrafiltration bottleless coolers (JACO fitting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJACO or Quick Connect: which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the connections on the cartridge you are replacing. Both are the same inline sediment cartridge with different connections, each with a 0.5 GPM service flow. Check the part number on the old cartridge or in your order history: CQE-RC-04037 is JACO and CQE-RC-04037Q is Quick Connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an inline sediment filter remove?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuspended particles: extra-fine dirt, sand, silt, rust particles, scale particles and asbestos. It does not remove anything dissolved, such as chlorine, lead, nitrate or hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fix chlorine taste or a bad smell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Taste and odor come from dissolved chemicals, which pass through a sediment filter. Add an inline carbon stage, such as the Inline GAC Filter Cartridge, after the sediment cartridge for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace an inline sediment filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically every 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes, and sooner if flow or pressure drops. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it go in the line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst, on the incoming cold water, ahead of carbon, SMART, specialty cartridges or an RO membrane. Particles are removed before they can foul the finer stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as the water cooler sediment cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt carries the same part number, CQE-RC-04037, as the sediment stage in Crystal Quest floor-model coolers. This listing adds the choice of JACO or Quick Connect fittings. Cooler owners can order from the cooler listing, which includes cooler servicing steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a leak detector with an inline filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal Quest recommends a leak detector or flood-prevention valve on any inline installation. Inline cartridges sit on a pressurized line, often behind a refrigerator or inside a cabinet, where a slow leak can go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003eInline sediment filter specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth fitting options share the same published ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITEM NUMBER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFITTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFLOW RATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTYPICAL REPLACEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04037\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eJACO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04037Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eQuick Connect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e.5 gpm (1.9 lpm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia and filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical sediment filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaptures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtra-fine dirt, sand, silt, rust particles, scale particles, asbestos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolved contaminants (chlorine, VOCs, pesticides, nitrate, fluoride, dissolved metals, hardness, TDS), microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum operating pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 psi (1.4 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum operating pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 psi (4.1 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum operating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40° F (4° C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum operating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90° F (32° C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater quality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse only on microbiologically safe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeak detector or flood-prevention valve recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolypropylene End Caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyolefin Inner\/Outer Wraps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuna-N Gaskets End Caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Typically 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes. Replace sooner if flow or pressure drops. 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