Crystal Quest Metal Removal Whole House Water Filter | Iron, Manganese & H2S Removal
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Well water with iron, manganese, or hydrogen sulfide (that rotten egg smell) needs more than a basic filter. Crystal Quest's Metal Removal Whole House Filter uses a proprietary MetalX mineral bed to oxidize and capture dissolved metals before they reach your fixtures, water heater, or appliances. It installs on your main line and handles your entire home -- not just the kitchen tap.
Metal Removal Whole House Filter Key Features
- Targets iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) at the point of entry
- MetalX media with Eagle Redox Alloys ERA 6500 and ERA 9500 prevents bacteria growth in the tank
- Three-stage filtration: sediment pre-filter, metal removal mineral bed, carbon block post-filter
- Automatic backwash valve -- self-cleaning on a timer, no cartridges to swap in the main tank
- Optional SMART filter stage removes chlorine, chloramine, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical byproducts
- Optional water softener stage handles hard water simultaneously (48,000 or 60,000 grain capacity)
- 1.5 cu ft handles up to 1 million gallons; 2.0 cu ft rated to 1.5 million gallons
- Note: metal removal media can increase water hardness -- if your water tests hard, choose the softener option
Specifications
| Specification | 1.5 cu ft | 2.0 cu ft |
|---|---|---|
| Filter Media Volume | 1.5 cubic feet | 2.0 cubic feet |
| Rated Capacity | 1,000,000 gallons | 1,500,000 gallons |
| Service Flow Rate | 9-11 GPM | 10-13 GPM |
| Tank Dimensions | 10" x 54" | 12" x 52" |
| Backwash Type | Automatic (timer-based standard; metered valve upgrade available) | |
| Brine Tank Dimensions* | 18" x 33" | |
| Grain Capacity (softener)* | 48,000 grains | 60,000 grains |
*Brine tank and grain capacity specs apply to softener configurations only.
Tank material note: Stainless steel tanks may develop pinholes or surface rust in high-humidity environments, coastal areas, or anywhere salt is present. Choose fiberglass if any of those conditions apply.
What's Included
- Metal removal mineral tank (fiberglass or stainless steel, size per selection)
- Automatic backwash control valve (timer-based)
- Pre-filter housing with 20" sediment cartridge (CQE-RC-04015)
- Post-filter housing with 20" carbon block cartridge (CQE-RC-04014)
- MetalX media pre-loaded in tank (CQE-RM-05010)
- SMART multimedia tank and media (With SMART Filter configurations)
- Brine tank (18" x 33") and water softener resin (With Softener configurations)
- Installation documentation and schematics
Compatible Add-Ons
- 12 GPM UV Water Sterilizer -- eliminates bacteria, viruses, and protozoa without chemicals (+$569)
- Leak Detector Smart Valve (1") -- shuts off water supply if a leak is detected (+$179)
- Vacuum Breaker -- protects tanks from negative pressure damage (+$69)
- Metered Valve -- triggers backwash by gallon count instead of timer (+$50)
- Oxidation System (ozone) -- 500/750/1,000/2,000 mg/h options (+$789 to +$2,879)
Replacement MetalX media (CQE-RM-05010), sediment cartridges (CQE-RC-04015), and carbon block cartridges (CQE-RC-04014) are available separately.