{"product_id":"crystal-quest-guardian-whole-house-water-filter","title":"Crystal Quest Guardian Whole House Water Filter | 3-Stage, No Electricity","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Crystal Quest Guardian is a whole-house filter that runs on nothing but water pressure. No pump, no electricity, no programming required. It filters up to 1,500,000 gallons through a 3-stage multimedia bed targeting the contaminants most households actually deal with: chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, pesticides, and VOCs. If you want solid whole-home filtration without the complexity of an advanced system, the Guardian is the place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrystal Quest Guardian Whole House Water Filter Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Electricity Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e The system runs entirely on household water pressure. There is no pump, no controller, and no power connection needed. Install it and it works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-Stage Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 1 uses two types of coconut shell GAC (Premium and Catalytic) to remove heavy metals including lead and mercury, chlorine, chloramine, herbicides, pesticides, and petroleum and pharmaceutical by-products. Stage 2 uses GAC infused with Eagle Redox Alloy 6500 to inhibit bacteria and algae growth. Stage 3 finishes with a 10-inch carbon block cartridge that removes VOCs, solvents, cleaners, paints, and dyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong Media Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.5 cu ft tank filters 1,000,000 gallons. The 2.0 cu ft tank handles 1,500,000 gallons. Media replacement is every 5-10 years and you refill the existing tank. You do not replace the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpflow Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water flows upward through the media bed during service. This reduces channeling and keeps the media evenly distributed without requiring a traditional downflow backwash cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiberglass Tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Guardian is available in fiberglass only. Fiberglass resists humidity and coastal salt-air environments better than stainless steel and requires no special maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for Real Homes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.5 cu ft model supports 9-11 GPM and fits 1-3 bathroom homes. The 2.0 cu ft model supports 10-13 GPM and fits 2-4 bathroom homes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBPA-Free Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e All materials in contact with drinking water are BPA-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e1.5 cu ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003e2.0 cu ft\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHome Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1-3 Bathrooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-4 Bathrooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFilter Media Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.5 cubic feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.0 cubic feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,500,000 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eService Flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e9-11 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10-13 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTank Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\" x 54\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12\" x 52\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTank Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFiberglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFiberglass\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBackwash\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUpflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUpflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCrystal Quest Guardian filter tank (1.5 cu ft or 2.0 cu ft, fiberglass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuardian Multimedia filter media (CQE-RM-05041)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10-inch carbon block post-filter cartridge (CQE-RC-04035)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eControl valve (upflow configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Add-Ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt-Free Conditioner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Converts calcium into calcite crystals that pass through plumbing without depositing as scale. No brine tank, no salt refills, no backwash needed. Important: this does not remove calcium from the water. A standard hardness test after installation will still show the same reading, and some water spotting on dishes is still possible. Effective up to 25 GPG water hardness. Above 25 GPG, consult a water treatment specialist before purchasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Sterilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kills bacteria and viruses at the point of entry. A good addition for well-fed systems or any source with biological contamination risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeak Detector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatically shuts off the water supply if a downstream leak is detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and User Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/Guardian_Manual_-_Single_Page_Web.pdf?v=1741874816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload Guardian Installation Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/ISO_UPDATED_3079US_25-26.pdf?v=1755287036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eISO Certification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Quest","offers":[{"title":"Standalone \/ 1.5 (Filters 1,000,000 Gallons)","offer_id":48479682691327,"sku":"CQE-WH-03101-01","price":1186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standalone \/ 2.0 (Filters 1,500,000 Gallons)","offer_id":48479682724095,"sku":"CQE-WH-03101-02","price":1486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add Salt-Free Conditioner \/ 1.5 (Filters 1,000,000 Gallons)","offer_id":48479682756863,"sku":"CQE-WH-03101-03","price":2186.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Add Salt-Free Conditioner \/ 2.0 (Filters 1,500,000 Gallons)","offer_id":48479682789631,"sku":"CQE-WH-03101-04","price":2486.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/5450\/5983\/files\/750-000-gallons-standalone-guardian-whole-house-water-filter-crystal-quest-whole-house-water-filters-4117423718493.webp?v=1777994262","url":"https:\/\/homesteadheavy.com\/products\/crystal-quest-guardian-whole-house-water-filter","provider":"Homestead Heavy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}