SMART Filter Cartridge
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Description
These cartridges* utilize the latest technologies in the water filtration industry, allowing them to provide you with healthy great-tasting water. Each filter cartridge has multi-levels or stages of filtration. These stages include micron filter pads, Granulated Activated carbon (GAC), Catalytic Carbon GAC, Ion Exchange resin, Eagle Redox Alloy® 6500, Eagle Redox Alloy® 9500, Ceramic and Tourmaline balls. The multistage design allows for the removal of many different contaminants from one cartridge.
*Cartridge color is subject to change without notice
Construction Materials
Fiber Media: Acid-Washed Coconut Shell Granular Activated Carbon |
ERA 6500/9500 |
Polypropylene End Caps |
Polyolefin Inner/Outer Wraps |
Polyethylene Netting |
Buna-N Gaskets End Caps Temperature Rating: 40°F to 145°F (4.4°C to 62.8°C) |
SMART Plus Cartridge
ITEM NUMBER | SIZE | FLOW RATE | CAPACITY (< 100 PPM HARDNESS) |
CQE-RC-04002 | 2-7/8” x 9-3/4” | .5 gpm (1.9 lpm) | 10,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04016 | 2-7/8” x 20” | 2.5 gpm (9.4 lpm) | 80,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04027 | 4-5/8” x 9-3/4” | 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) | 80,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04030 | 4-5/8” x 20” | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) | 160,000 gallons* |
SMART Ultra Cartridge
ITEM NUMBER | SIZE | FLOW RATE | CAPACITY (< 100 PPM HARDNESS) |
CQE-RC-04003 | 2-7/8” x 9-3/4” | .5 gpm (1.9 lpm) | 20,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04081 | 2-7/8” x 20” | 2.5 gpm (9.4 lpm) | 90,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04028 | 4-5/8” x 9-3/4” | 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) | 90,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04031 | 4-5/8” x 20” | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) | 240,000 gallons* |
SMART Ultimate Cartridge
ITEM NUMBER | SIZE | FLOW RATE | CAPACITY (< 100 PPM HARDNESS) |
CQE-RC-04004 | 2-7/8” x 9-3/4” | .5 gpm (1.9 lpm) | 30,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04082 | 2-7/8” x 20” | 2.5 gpm (9.4 lpm) | 100,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04029 | 4-5/8” x 9-3/4” | 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) | 100,000 gallons* |
CQE-RC-04032 | 4-5/8” x 20” | 6 gpm (22.7 lpm) | 300,000 gallons* |
*Capacity is an estimate only and is dependent on influent water contaminants and filter usage.
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Easy to order and install. Water tastes great.
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Everything as advertised... Great product
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