{"title":"Water Pitcher Replacement Cartridges","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your Crystal Quest pitcher and choose the cartridge for your water. Shop Standard\/SMART, SMART + Fluoride, SMART + Arsenic, Alkalizing, and Demineralizer (DI) replacements in singles or packs of 2, 4 and 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll five fit the Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System in every color, one cartridge at a time. DI is for non-drinking uses only.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pitcher-filter","title":"Standard\/SMART Water Pitcher Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cq-smart-testing-badge\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/Smart_Water_Pitcher_CQE-RC-04047_2020_2295-20552_Chlorine_Pass.pdf?v=1618941785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/iamop_tested_240x240.jpg?v=1601565142\" alt=\"IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab Tested badge\" width=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:120px;max-width:35%;height:auto;margin:0;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the chlorine reduction test report for this cartridge (IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab report 2295-20552)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater that smells faintly of chlorine. Ice that tastes like the tap. A fridge pitcher that only gets you halfway to water you actually want to drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cartridge is what does the work, and this one does five jobs, not one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Standard\/SMART Water Pitcher Cartridge is the everyday water pitcher filter replacement for the Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System. Five stages of SMART media target chlorine, VOCs, THMs and heavy metals, along with bad taste and odor, and each cartridge lasts about 2,000 gallons, typically 6 to 12 months. That is far longer than the basic carbon pitcher filters most people are used to changing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive stages in one cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e ERA 6500 and ERA 9500 redox media, ion exchange resin, coconut shell GAC and catalytic carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependently lab tested for chlorine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97.3 percent average reduction across a 40-gallon NSF\/ANSI 42 test (report linked above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 2,000 gallons per cartridge,\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 6 to 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak, rinse, press in, pour off the first two pitchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks of 2, 4 and 6\u003c\/strong\u003e so the next change is already in the cupboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim cartridge with mesh inlet screens on top. It presses into the bottom of your pitcher's reservoir, where it forms a seal so every drop poured into the reservoir has to pass through the media to reach the pitcher below. Cartridge color can change between production runs; the part number, CQE-RC-04047, stays the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the five stages work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pitcher filters by gravity. Water trickles through the cartridge instead of being pushed by line pressure, so it spends more time in contact with the media than it would in a faucet or shower filter. That slow pass is what lets a pitcher cartridge carry five different media and give each one time to do its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRedox media: ERA 6500 and ERA 9500 (two stages)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eERA (Eagle Redox Alloy) is Crystal Quest's own high-purity copper-zinc granular media. It works by redox, an exchange of electrons between the metals and dissolved contaminants. ERA 6500 is the chlorine specialist. ERA 9500 targets iron and hydrogen sulfide. Together they also go after dissolved heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIon exchange resin\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eResin beads carry exchange sites that trade harmless ions for dissolved metal ions as water passes. The resin in the SMART blend is chosen for its selectivity toward heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCoconut shell granular activated carbon\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon is full of microscopic pores with an enormous internal surface. Organic chemicals such as VOCs and THMs, and the compounds behind chlorine taste and odor, are attracted to that surface and held there. This is adsorption, and it is the reason filtered water tastes clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCatalytic carbon\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCatalytic carbon is activated carbon processed to be more chemically active, so it treats chlorine-family disinfectants by reaction on its surface as well as by adsorption. It is the finishing stage that keeps taste and odor in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine taste and odor (independently lab tested)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolatile organic compounds (VOCs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrihalomethanes (THMs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBad taste and odor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e fluoride, arsenic, nitrate or total dissolved solids, and it is not for water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. For fluoride or arsenic, swap in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-pitcher-fluoride-removal-filter-cartridge\"\u003eSMART\/Fluoride Removal\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/pitcher-multistage-arsenic-cartridge\"\u003eSMART\/Arsenic Removal\u003c\/a\u003e cartridge, which fit the same pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive stages in one cartridge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Crystal Quest redox alloys, ion exchange resin and two types of carbon, each doing a different job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested, with the report shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e The NSF\/ANSI 42 chlorine report for this exact cartridge is linked at the top of this page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong life.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2,000 gallons per cartridge means fewer changes and less plastic in the trash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,000,000 people served since 1994, under ISO 9001 quality management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard replacement cartridge for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-filter-pitcher\"\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System\u003c\/a\u003e in every pitcher color, and the one the pitcher manual names. The same pitcher also accepts four specialty cartridges, so you can change what your pitcher does without changing pitchers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-pitcher-fluoride-removal-filter-cartridge\"\u003eSMART\/Fluoride Removal\u003c\/a\u003e for fluoride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/pitcher-multistage-arsenic-cartridge\"\u003eSMART\/Arsenic Removal\u003c\/a\u003e for arsenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/alkalizing-water-pitcher-cartridge\"\u003eAlkalizing\u003c\/a\u003e to enhance alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-pitcher-demineralizer-filter-cartridge\"\u003eDemineralizer (DI)\u003c\/a\u003e for low-TDS water for non-drinking uses\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\u003eHow long does the pitcher cartridge last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2,000 gallons, typically 6 to 12 months. Replace it sooner if taste, odor or flow changes. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare a new cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoak it upright in cold water for 20 minutes, rinse it under cold running water for 10 to 15 seconds, press it firmly into the reservoir, then fill and discard the first two full pitchers. The soak and discard steps are for first use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do I see dark specks in the filtered water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine media particles can escape a new cartridge, especially after shipping. The manual says dust in the filtered water means the cartridge was not flushed enough, so rinse it and discard the first two pitchers. The pitcher page notes this residue does not affect performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if water filters slowly or not at all?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck that the cartridge is pressed firmly into the reservoir. The manual recommends cleaning the cartridge to avoid clogging, more often in some areas; if flow does not recover, replace the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this pitcher filter remove fluoride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Standard\/SMART cartridge targets chlorine, VOCs, THMs, heavy metals and taste and odor. For fluoride, use the SMART\/Fluoride Removal Water Pitcher Cartridge in the same pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the pitcher on well water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if the water is microbiologically safe. The cartridge is not designed to treat bacteria or viruses, so test a private well first and do not use the pitcher on water of unknown quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many stages does the pitcher cartridge have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive: ERA 6500 and ERA 9500 redox media, ion exchange resin, coconut shell granular activated carbon and catalytic carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003ePublished cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCQE-RC-04047 (single); CQE-RC-04906, CQE-RC-04907, CQE-RC-04908 (packs of 2, 4 and 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 stages of SMART multi-media: ERA 6500 and ERA 9500 redox media, ion exchange resin, coconut shell GAC, catalytic carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine taste and odor, VOCs, THMs, heavy metals, bad taste and odor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab report 2295-20552 (2020), NSF\/ANSI 42 chlorine reduction, 97.3 percent average over a 40-gallon test capacity; a test report, not a certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluoride, arsenic, nitrate, TDS, microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoak 20 minutes in cold water, rinse 10 to 15 seconds, discard the first two full pitchers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2,000 gallons (6 to 12 months)*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water only, 40 to 85°F (4.4 to 29°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene end caps, polyolefin inner and outer wraps, polyethylene netting, Buna-N gaskets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Capacity is an estimate only and depends on influent water contaminants and filter usage. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartridge color is subject to change without notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is and is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitcher, lid and reservoir (they come with the Water Pitcher Filter System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Crystal Quest®","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":43237190500445,"sku":"CQE-RC-04047","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":43237190533213,"sku":"CQE-RC-04906","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":43237190565981,"sku":"CQE-RC-04907","price":68.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":43237190598749,"sku":"CQE-RC-04908","price":101.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/single-standard-smart-water-pitcher-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260533.webp?v=1792276356"},{"product_id":"water-pitcher-fluoride-removal-filter-cartridge","title":"SMART\/Fluoride Removal Water Pitcher Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou checked your water report and saw fluoride. Or you simply want a say in what is in the water your family drinks every day.\u003c\/strong\u003e A carbon-only pitcher filter cannot help with that: fluoride slips straight through ordinary carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMART\/Fluoride Removal Water Pitcher Cartridge is the fluoride water pitcher filter replacement for the Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System. It pairs Crystal Quest SMART media with dedicated fluoride reduction media in one cartridge, so a single pitcher targets fluoride along with chlorine, chloramines and their by-products, inorganic compounds and heavy metals. It also reacts with water hardness to enhance alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-smart-testing-badge\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/CQE-RC-04047_2020_2295-20552_Chlorine_Pass.pdf?v=1601565208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/iamop_tested_240x240.jpg?v=1601565142\" alt=\"IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab Tested badge\" width=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:120px;max-width:35%;height:auto;margin:0;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the chlorine test report for the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge (CQE-RC-04047). It does not cover this cartridge's fluoride media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluoride reduction in a pitcher:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated fluoride media that carbon-only pitcher filters do not have\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMART media on board:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same idea as our standard pitcher cartridge, targeting chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the pitcher you already own:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap it in for the Standard\/SMART cartridge, no new pitcher needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks of 2, 4 and 6\u003c\/strong\u003e so a fresh cartridge is always ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim pitcher cartridge with mesh inlet screens that presses into the bottom of your pitcher's reservoir and seals there, so every drop poured into the top has to pass through the media. Inside, SMART media and fluoride reduction media share one cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow a fluoride pitcher filter works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy carbon alone leaves fluoride behind\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eActivated carbon is excellent at holding chlorine-taste compounds and many organic chemicals on its surface. Fluoride is different. It is a small, negatively charged ion that stays dissolved in water and does not stick to carbon. To reduce it, you need media chosen for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFluoride reduction media\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluoride reduction media offer a mineral surface that attracts fluoride ions and holds them as water passes. Because that exchange needs time, a pitcher is a good place for it: water moves through by gravity, slowly, giving the media more contact with every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSMART media\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSMART is Crystal Quest's multi-media blend of copper-zinc redox alloy, ion exchange resin and activated carbon. Redox media reduce chlorine through an exchange of electrons, the resin captures dissolved metals, and carbon adsorbs the organic compounds behind off tastes and odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary target:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFluoride\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso reduced\u003c\/strong\u003e by the SMART media: chlorine and chloramines and their by-products, inorganic compounds and heavy metals. It also reacts with water hardness to enhance alkalinity. No fluoride capacity has been published for this cartridge, so retest your filtered water if you rely on it for fluoride reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e bacteria and viruses, nitrate or total dissolved solids, and it is not for water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. For arsenic, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/pitcher-multistage-arsenic-cartridge\"\u003eSMART\/Arsenic Removal cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e in the same pitcher. For fluoride at every tap, see Crystal Quest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/collections\/fluoride-water-filters\"\u003efluoride water filters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne pitcher, five cartridge choices.\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch between standard, fluoride, arsenic, alkalizing and DI cartridges as your needs change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest about the numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e No fluoride capacity has been published for this cartridge, so we tell you to retest rather than guess. The linked test report covers the standard cartridge's chlorine reduction, and we say so.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,000,000 people served since 1994, under ISO 9001 quality management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal help.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our water filtration team can help you read a water report and choose the right cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge, part number CQE-RC-04130, fits the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-filter-pitcher\"\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System\u003c\/a\u003e in every pitcher color. Use it in place of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/pitcher-filter\"\u003eStandard\/SMART Water Pitcher Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e when fluoride is your concern. Single, Pack of 2, Pack of 4 and Pack of 6 all contain this same cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the Standard\/SMART cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adds fluoride-reduction media to SMART filtration in a single cartridge, so it targets fluoride along with chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo fixed interval or fluoride capacity has been published for this cartridge. Replace it when taste, odor or flow changes, and retest your water if you rely on it for fluoride reduction. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the linked lab report for this cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab report covers chlorine reduction by the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge (CQE-RC-04047) under NSF\/ANSI 42. It does not test fluoride reduction or this cartridge, and it is not a product certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pitcher does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System, in any pitcher color. The pitcher manual calls for Crystal Quest approved cartridges only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a regular pitcher filter remove fluoride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a carbon-only one. Fluoride is a small dissolved ion that carbon does not hold. This cartridge adds dedicated fluoride reduction media for that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know it is still reducing fluoride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRetest. Fluoride has no taste or smell, so taste cannot tell you when the fluoride media is spent. Test the filtered water after you start a new cartridge and again over time, and replace the cartridge when the result no longer meets your goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose this or the Standard\/SMART cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this one when fluoride is your concern. If your goal is chlorine taste and odor, VOCs, THMs and heavy metals, the Standard\/SMART cartridge is the everyday choice and has a published 2,000 gallon life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003ePublished cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART\/Fluoride Removal pitcher replacement cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System, all colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCQE-RC-04130 (single); CQE-RC-04912, CQE-RC-04913, CQE-RC-04914 (packs of 2, 4 and 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/smart-multimedia\"\u003eSMART Multimedia\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagle-activated-charcoal-fluoride-removal-media\"\u003eCalcium GAC Fluoride\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTargets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluoride, chlorine, chloramines and their by-products, inorganic compounds, heavy metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water only, 40 to 85°F (4.4 to 29°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacteria and viruses, nitrate, TDS, microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this cartridge. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartridge color is subject to change without notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is and is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitcher, lid and reservoir (they come with the Water Pitcher Filter System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Crystal Quest®","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":43237801885789,"sku":"CQE-RC-04130","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":43237801918557,"sku":"CQE-RC-04912","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":43237801951325,"sku":"CQE-RC-04913","price":80.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":43237801984093,"sku":"CQE-RC-04914","price":118.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/single-smart-fluoride-removal-water-pitcher-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260542.webp?v=1792275851"},{"product_id":"pitcher-multistage-arsenic-cartridge","title":"SMART\/Arsenic Removal Water Pitcher Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArsenic has no color, no smell and no taste. The only way to know it is in your water is a test, and once a test finds it, you want a plan for the water you drink.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMART\/Arsenic Removal Water Pitcher Cartridge is the arsenic water pitcher filter replacement for the Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System. It pairs Crystal Quest SMART media with dedicated arsenic reduction media in one cartridge, designed to reduce arsenic along with chlorine, chloramines and their by-products, inorganic compounds and heavy metals. It also reacts with water hardness to enhance alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-smart-testing-badge\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/CQE-RC-04047_2020_2295-20552_Chlorine_Pass.pdf?v=1601565208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/iamop_tested_240x240.jpg?v=1601565142\" alt=\"IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab Tested badge\" width=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:120px;max-width:35%;height:auto;margin:0;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the chlorine test report for the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge (CQE-RC-04047). It does not cover this cartridge's arsenic media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArsenic reduction media\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cartridge that fits the Crystal Quest pitcher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSMART media on board\u003c\/strong\u003e for chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt around testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e retest the filtered water to confirm the result in your home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwap cartridges, keep your pitcher:\u003c\/strong\u003e the same pitcher takes all five Crystal Quest pitcher cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim cartridge with mesh inlet screens on top. It presses into the bottom of the pitcher's reservoir and seals, so all the water you pour in must pass through the media before it reaches the pitcher. Inside, SMART media and arsenic reduction media share the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow an arsenic pitcher filter works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes arsenic hard to catch\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eArsenic in drinking water is dissolved, not a particle you can strain out. It usually comes from natural minerals in rock and soil, which is why it shows up most often in groundwater and private wells. Ordinary carbon is not built to hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eArsenic reduction media\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eArsenic reduction media give dissolved arsenic a surface that binds it, pulling it out of the water as it passes. Binding takes contact time. A pitcher filters by gravity, so water moves slowly and spends that time with the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSMART media\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SMART blend handles the rest of the job: copper-zinc redox alloy reduces chlorine through an exchange of electrons, ion exchange resin captures dissolved metals, and activated carbon adsorbs the organic compounds behind off tastes and odors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary target:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eArsenic\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso reduced\u003c\/strong\u003e by the SMART media: chlorine and chloramines and their by-products, inorganic compounds and heavy metals. It also reacts with water hardness to enhance alkalinity. No arsenic capacity has been published for this cartridge, so retest the filtered water to confirm the result in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e bacteria and viruses, nitrate or total dissolved solids. Use it only on water that is microbiologically safe; a private well should be tested for bacteria as well as arsenic. To treat arsenic for the whole home, see Crystal Quest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/collections\/arsenic-removal\"\u003earsenic removal systems\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArsenic is a specialty of ours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Quest builds arsenic removal for whole homes, inline drinking water stages and this pitcher, so you can match the treatment to the problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk.\u003c\/strong\u003e No arsenic capacity has been published for this cartridge, so we tell you to retest instead of promising a number. The linked test report covers the standard cartridge's chlorine reduction, and we say so.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,000,000 people served since 1994, under ISO 9001 quality management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal help.\u003c\/strong\u003e Send us your water test and our team will help you choose the right treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge, part number CQE-RC-04131, fits the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-filter-pitcher\"\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System\u003c\/a\u003e in every pitcher color. Use it in place of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/pitcher-filter\"\u003eStandard\/SMART Water Pitcher Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e when your water test identifies arsenic. Single, Pack of 2, Pack of 4 and Pack of 6 all contain this same cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the Standard\/SMART cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt adds arsenic-reduction media to SMART filtration in a single cartridge, so it targets arsenic along with chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo fixed interval or arsenic capacity has been published for this cartridge. Replace it when taste, odor or flow changes, and retest your water if you rely on it for arsenic reduction. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the linked lab report for this cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab report covers chlorine reduction by the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge (CQE-RC-04047) under NSF\/ANSI 42. It does not test arsenic reduction or this cartridge, and it is not a product certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pitcher does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System, in any pitcher color. The pitcher manual calls for Crystal Quest approved cartridges only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I taste or smell arsenic in water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Arsenic has no color, taste or smell, so a water test is the only way to know it is there and the only way to confirm the filtered result.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a pitcher enough for arsenic in my well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pitcher treats the water you pour from it. If your test shows arsenic, many homes also add arsenic treatment for the whole house or a dedicated drinking water system. Our team can look at your test and help you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it also reduce fluoride?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo fluoride reduction is listed for this cartridge. For fluoride, use the SMART\/Fluoride Removal Water Pitcher Cartridge in the same pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003ePublished cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMART\/Arsenic Removal pitcher replacement cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System, all colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCQE-RC-04131 (single); CQE-RC-04909, CQE-RC-04910, CQE-RC-04911 (packs of 2, 4 and 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/smart-multimedia\"\u003eSMART Multimedia\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eagleoxide-arsenic-resin\"\u003eEagle Arsenic Oxide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTargets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArsenic, chlorine, chloramines and their by-products, inorganic compounds, heavy metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water only, 40 to 85°F (4.4 to 29°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacteria and viruses, nitrate, TDS, microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this cartridge. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartridge color is subject to change without notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is and is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitcher, lid and reservoir (they come with the Water Pitcher Filter System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Crystal Quest®","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":43237775179869,"sku":"CQE-RC-04131","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":43237775212637,"sku":"CQE-RC-04909","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":43237775245405,"sku":"CQE-RC-04910","price":80.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":43237775278173,"sku":"CQE-RC-04911","price":118.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/single-smart-arsenic-removal-water-pitcher-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260544.webp?v=1792275696"},{"product_id":"water-pitcher-demineralizer-filter-cartridge","title":"Demineralizer (DI) Water Pitcher Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot for drinking: water treated with this cartridge is not recommended for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome jobs call for water with almost nothing dissolved in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tap water carries minerals, and ordinary carbon filtration leaves every one of them in place. Deionization takes them out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Demineralizer (DI) Water Pitcher Cartridge turns the Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System into a simple source of low-TDS, demineralized water for non-drinking uses. Its deionization media strip dissolved minerals from the water, reducing total dissolved solids (TDS) by up to 90 percent, or to non-detected levels, and lowering the water's pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-smart-testing-badge\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/CQE-RC-04047_2020_2295-20552_Chlorine_Pass.pdf?v=1601565208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/iamop_tested_240x240.jpg?v=1601565142\" alt=\"IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab Tested badge\" width=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:120px;max-width:35%;height:auto;margin:0;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the chlorine test report for the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge (CQE-RC-04047). It does not test this DI cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDemineralized water by gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e no plumbing, no power, just pour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDS reduced by up to 90 percent,\u003c\/strong\u003e or to non-detected levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to monitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a handheld TDS meter tells you when it is time for a new cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame pitcher, different job:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap it in and out of the Crystal Quest pitcher as you need it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-drinking uses only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim pitcher cartridge with mesh inlet screens, filled with deionization media. It presses into the bottom of the pitcher's reservoir and seals, so water poured into the top has to pass through the media to reach the pitcher below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow a demineralizer works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrading ions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolved minerals exist in water as charged particles called ions: positive ones such as calcium, magnesium and sodium, and negative ones such as chloride, sulfate and bicarbonate. Deionization media are resin beads loaded with exchange sites. As water passes through, the media trade those mineral ions for hydrogen and hydroxide ions, which combine to form water. What comes out has far fewer dissolved solids than what went in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy the pH drops\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinerals such as bicarbonate act as a buffer that holds tap water's pH steady. Remove them and the water has almost nothing to resist change. It picks up carbon dioxide from the air and turns mildly acidic. That lower pH is expected from this cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat demineralized water is, and is not\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDemineralized does not mean healthier or purer drinking water. It means the minerals are gone, including the calcium and magnesium many people value in drinking water, and the pH is lower. That combination is useful for some tasks and is the reason Crystal Quest does not recommend water from this cartridge for drinking. If you want low-TDS drinking water, choose reverse osmosis: Crystal Quest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/collections\/under-sink-reverse-osmosis-filtration-systems\"\u003eunder-sink reverse osmosis systems\u003c\/a\u003e are built for that, and an optional alkalizing stage can add minerals back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal dissolved solids (TDS): up to 90 percent, or to non-detected levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolved mineral ions, the components of TDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e lowers pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed for:\u003c\/strong\u003e drinking water, chlorine taste and odor, VOCs, THMs, bacteria and viruses, or water that is microbiologically unsafe. For drinking water, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/pitcher-filter\"\u003eStandard\/SMART Water Pitcher Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e or a SMART specialty cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear labeling.\u003c\/strong\u003e We put the not-for-drinking warning first, in plain words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to verify.\u003c\/strong\u003e TDS is simple to measure, so you can see the cartridge working and know exactly when it is spent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,000,000 people served since 1994, under ISO 9001 quality management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal help.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not sure whether you need DI or reverse osmosis? Our water filtration team will tell you straight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge, part number CQE-RC-04132, fits the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-filter-pitcher\"\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System\u003c\/a\u003e in every pitcher color. If you also use the pitcher for drinking water, switch back to a drinking-water cartridge, such as the Standard\/SMART cartridge, before you drink from it. Single, Pack of 2, Pack of 4 and Pack of 6 all contain this same cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drink water filtered through the DI cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This cartridge demineralizes water and lowers its pH, and the treated water is not recommended for human consumption. Use the Standard\/SMART cartridge or a SMART specialty cartridge for drinking water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the DI cartridge do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to reduce total dissolved solids (TDS) by up to 90 percent, or to non-detected levels, by demineralizing the water, and it lowers pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know when to replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo fixed interval has been published. Because its job is lowering TDS, check the treated water's TDS and replace the cartridge when it rises above the level your use requires. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the linked lab report for this cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab report covers chlorine reduction by the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge (CQE-RC-04047). It does not test this DI cartridge and is not a product certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is a DI cartridge different from reverse osmosis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth lower TDS. Reverse osmosis pushes water through a membrane that holds most dissolved solids back, and it is designed to make drinking water. Deionization trades mineral ions for hydrogen and hydroxide on resin, and the water from this cartridge is not recommended for drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I check TDS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a handheld TDS meter. Measure your tap water, then the water from the pitcher. A fresh cartridge shows a large drop; when the filtered reading climbs back toward a level your use cannot accept, replace the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003ePublished cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDemineralizer (DI) pitcher replacement cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System, all colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCQE-RC-04132 (single); CQE-RC-04918, CQE-RC-04919, CQE-RC-04920 (packs of 2, 4 and 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDemineralization: TDS reduced by up to 90 percent or to non-detected levels; lowers pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-drinking uses only; treated water is not recommended for human consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/de-ionizer\"\u003eDe-Ionizer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water only, 40 to 85°F (4.4 to 29°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking water, chlorine taste and odor, VOCs, THMs, microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this cartridge. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartridge color is subject to change without notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is and is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitcher, lid and reservoir (they come with the Water Pitcher Filter System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Crystal Quest®","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":43237614846045,"sku":"CQE-RC-04132","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":43237614878813,"sku":"CQE-RC-04918","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":43237614911581,"sku":"CQE-RC-04919","price":80.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":43237614944349,"sku":"CQE-RC-04920","price":118.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/single-demineralizer-di-water-pitcher-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260507.webp?v=1792275549"},{"product_id":"alkalizing-water-pitcher-cartridge","title":"Alkalizing Water Pitcher Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou like your water with more alkalinity, and you want it from the pitcher already in your fridge, not from a case of bottles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Alkalizing Water Pitcher Cartridge is the alkaline pitcher replacement filter for the Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System. It is a specialty cartridge with one published purpose: to enhance the alkalinity of the water you pour. Drop it into the same pitcher you use with our other cartridges and every refill comes out with added alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-smart-testing-badge\" style=\"margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/CQE-RC-04047_2020_2295-20552_Chlorine_Pass.pdf?v=1601565208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/iamop_tested_240x240.jpg?v=1601565142\" alt=\"IAPMO R\u0026amp;T Lab Tested badge\" width=\"120\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:120px;max-width:35%;height:auto;margin:0;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the chlorine test report for the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge (CQE-RC-04047). It does not test this alkalizing cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne clear job:\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the alkalinity of your pitcher water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits the Crystal Quest pitcher you already own,\u003c\/strong\u003e in any color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwap freely\u003c\/strong\u003e between alkalizing, standard and specialty cartridges as your needs change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple care:\u003c\/strong\u003e cold water only, replace when taste, odor or flow changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks of 2, 4 and 6\u003c\/strong\u003e so the next cartridge is on hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA slim pitcher cartridge with mesh inlet screens on top, filled with media designed to enhance alkalinity. It presses into the bottom of the pitcher's reservoir and seals, so the water you pour into the top passes through the media before it reaches the pitcher below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow an alkalizing pitcher cartridge works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAlkalinity, explained\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity is water's capacity to neutralize acid. In everyday water it comes mostly from dissolved carbonate and bicarbonate. Alkalinity and pH are related but not the same thing: pH is a snapshot of how acidic or basic water is right now, while alkalinity is the reserve that resists change. Water with more alkalinity holds its pH more steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy a pitcher suits it\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pitcher filters by gravity, so water moves through the cartridge slowly and spends time in contact with the media on every pass. That steady contact is how the cartridge adds alkalinity to each refill without pumps, power or plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e none listed. This specialty cartridge is designed to enhance the alkalinity of filtered water, not to reduce contaminants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e chlorine, VOCs, THMs or heavy metals, and it is not for water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality. When you want the pitcher's chlorine, VOC, THM and heavy metal reduction, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/pitcher-filter\"\u003eStandard\/SMART Water Pitcher Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight claims.\u003c\/strong\u003e This cartridge's purpose is alkalinity, and that is all we claim for it. No miracle language, no borrowed test results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA whole family of cartridges for one pitcher.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard\/SMART, fluoride, arsenic, alkalizing and DI, so your pitcher can change jobs without being replaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 1,000,000 people served since 1994, under ISO 9001 quality management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal help.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our water filtration team can help you decide between alkalizing, standard and a full drinking water system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cartridge, part number CQE-RC-04147, fits the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/water-filter-pitcher\"\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System\u003c\/a\u003e in every pitcher color. The pitcher holds one cartridge at a time: choose this one for alkalinity, or the Standard\/SMART cartridge for multi-contaminant filtration. Want both at once? Crystal Quest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/collections\/under-sink-reverse-osmosis-filtration-systems\"\u003eunder-sink reverse osmosis systems\u003c\/a\u003e can add an optional alkaline cartridge after full filtration. Single, Pack of 2, Pack of 4 and Pack of 6 all contain this same cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the alkalizing cartridge do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed to enhance the alkalinity of water filtered through the Crystal Quest pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it reduce chlorine or other contaminants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo contaminant reduction is listed for this cartridge. For chlorine, VOC, THM and heavy metal reduction, use the Standard\/SMART pitcher cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo fixed interval has been published for this cartridge. Replace it when taste, odor or flow changes. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pitcher does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Crystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System, in any pitcher color. The pitcher manual calls for Crystal Quest approved cartridges only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs alkalinity the same as pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. pH tells you how acidic or basic water is at the moment. Alkalinity is the water's reserve against acid, mostly from carbonate and bicarbonate. This cartridge's published purpose is to enhance alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get alkaline water and chlorine reduction together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot from one pitcher cartridge, because the pitcher holds one at a time. For both, a Crystal Quest under-sink reverse osmosis system with its optional alkaline cartridge filters first and then adds alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003ePublished cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkalizing pitcher replacement cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal Quest Water Pitcher Filter System, all colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCQE-RC-04147 (single); CQE-RC-04915, CQE-RC-04916, CQE-RC-04917 (packs of 2, 4 and 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurpose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnhances alkalinity; no contaminant reduction is listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold water only, 40 to 85°F (4.4 to 29°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorine, VOCs, THMs, heavy metals, microbiologically unsafe water (no contaminant reduction is listed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this cartridge. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartridge color is subject to change without notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is and is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePitcher, lid and reservoir (they come with the Water Pitcher Filter System)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Crystal Quest®","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":43237446090845,"sku":"CQE-RC-04147","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":43237446123613,"sku":"CQE-RC-04915","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":43237446156381,"sku":"CQE-RC-04916","price":80.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":43237446189149,"sku":"CQE-RC-04917","price":118.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/single-alkalizing-water-pitcher-cartridge-crystal-quest-water-filter-cartridges-1263260753.webp?v=1792283137"}],"url":"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/collections\/water-pitcher-replacement-cartridges.oembed","provider":"Crystal Quest Water Filters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}