Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System

Overview

Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System available from Healthy Hydro Supply Co is a commercial and industrial metal removal water filtration system designed for iron removal, manganese reduction, hydrogen sulfide odor reduction, commercial water treatment, industrial water filtration, and high-flow backwash filtration.

This system targets common water problems caused by iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide, including rusty-brown staining, black specks, rust flakes, poor taste, metal-related deposits, and rotten egg odor.

Product Information

• Product Name: Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System
• Brand: Crystal Quest
• Sold By: Healthy Hydro Supply Co
• System Type: Commercial and industrial metal removal water filtration system
• Primary Use: Iron removal, manganese reduction, hydrogen sulfide odor reduction, commercial water treatment, industrial water filtration, and high-flow backwash filtration
• Best Applications: Commercial facilities, industrial water systems, well water treatment, high-flow filtration systems, agriculture, service industries, municipal-style applications, and large-scale water treatment installations
• Primary Media: Naturally mined ore of magnesium dioxide
• Media Function: Catalytic media for iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide reduction
• Regeneration: No regeneration required
• Cleaning Method: Simple backwashing cleans the filter
• Drinking Water Additives: Nothing is added into the drinking water
• Pretreatment Compatibility: Can be used with aeration, chlorination, ozone, or other pretreatment methods for difficult applications

Target Contaminants

• Iron, also known as Fe
• Manganese, also known as Mn
• Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H2S
• Rotten egg odor caused by hydrogen sulfide
• Rust flakes
• Rusty-brown staining
• Black specks
• Poor taste
• Metal-related deposits

Standard Features

• Timer control valves
• Heavy-duty composite fiberglass tanks
• High-flow distributor
• All-brass, motor-driven control valve with fully adjustable backwash cycles
• Self-adjusting backwash controller
• Flow controller to limit backwash flow
• Engineered for commercial and industrial use

Description

The Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System is designed for commercial and industrial water treatment applications that need high-flow metal removal, reliable backwash operation, and durable fiberglass tank construction.

This system targets common water problems caused by iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide, including:

• Rusty-brown stains
• Black specks
• Rust flakes
• Bitter taste
• Metal deposits
• Rotten egg odor
• Discolored water
• Metal-related buildup in pipes, heaters, and pressure tanks

Iron, also known as Fe, and manganese, also known as Mn, are metallic elements naturally present in many types of rock. Most groundwater contains some iron and manganese because these elements naturally leach from rocks and soils.

Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H2S, is the compound commonly associated with rotten egg odor in water. It is frequently found in water that also contains excessive iron and manganese.

Crystal Quest® Commercial Iron, Manganese, and Hydrogen Sulfide systems use a naturally mined ore of magnesium dioxide, a media used in water treatment for more than 75 years for iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide reduction.

The media acts as a catalyst and remains relatively unchanged during the filtration process. Iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide are oxidized and trapped on the media, then removed through simple backwashing.

Benefits

The Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System is designed for facilities that need scalable commercial metal removal, odor reduction, stain reduction, and high-flow backwash filtration.

Key Benefits

• Designed for commercial metal removal applications
• Designed for industrial metal removal applications
• Helps reduce iron from water
• Helps reduce manganese from water
• Helps reduce hydrogen sulfide from water
• Helps reduce rotten egg odor caused by hydrogen sulfide
• Helps reduce rusty-brown stains
• Helps reduce black specks
• Helps reduce rust flakes
• Helps reduce metal deposits
• Helps improve water taste
• Helps improve water appearance
• Supports high-flow water treatment needs
• Uses naturally mined magnesium dioxide media
• Media functions as a catalyst
• Media remains relatively unchanged during filtration
• Iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide are oxidized and trapped on the media
• Simple backwashing cleans the filter
• No regeneration required
• Nothing is added into the drinking water
• Durable fiberglass tank construction
• Uses timer control valves
• Uses heavy-duty composite fiberglass tanks
• Uses high-flow distributor design
• Includes all-brass, motor-driven control valve construction
• Includes fully adjustable backwash cycles
• Includes self-adjusting backwash controller for easier operation
• Includes flow controller to limit backwash flow
• Helps reduce water consumption
• Engineered for commercial and industrial use
• Can be used with aeration for difficult applications
• Can be used with chlorination for difficult applications
• Can be used with ozone for difficult applications
• Chlorine or other oxidants may accelerate the catalytic reaction
• Available with automatic control head options
• Available with manual backwash control options
• Available with manual upflow head options
• Supports service flow rates from 15 GPM to 390 GPM

Best For

• Commercial iron filtration
• Industrial iron filtration
• Manganese reduction applications
• Hydrogen sulfide odor reduction
• Rotten egg odor water treatment
• Commercial well water treatment
• Industrial water systems
• High-flow filtration systems
• Agricultural water treatment
• Service industry water treatment
• Municipal-style applications
• Large-scale water treatment installations
• Facilities dealing with rusty-brown staining
• Facilities dealing with black specks
• Facilities dealing with rust flakes
• Facilities dealing with metal-related deposits
• Facilities needing backwash filtration without regeneration
• Facilities needing 15 GPM to 390 GPM service flow configurations
• Applications needing automatic control heads
• Applications needing manual backwash control
• Applications needing manual upflow operation
• Difficult water applications using aeration, chlorination, ozone, or other pretreatment methods

Performance

The Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System uses magnesium dioxide media and commercial backwash controls to support iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide reduction in high-flow water treatment applications.

Media Performance

• Contains a naturally mined ore of magnesium dioxide
• Media has been used in water treatment for more than 75 years
• Designed for iron reduction
• Designed for manganese reduction
• Designed for hydrogen sulfide reduction
• Media functions as a catalyst
• Media remains relatively unchanged during the filtration process
• Iron is oxidized and trapped on the media
• Manganese is oxidized and trapped on the media
• Hydrogen sulfide is oxidized and trapped on the media
• Simple backwashing cleans the filter
• No regeneration required
• Nothing is added into the drinking water
• Provides high capacity for low contaminant concentrations

Pretreatment Compatibility

For difficult applications, this system can be used with:

• Aeration
• Chlorination
• Ozone
• Other pretreatment methods

Pretreatment Note

• Chlorine may accelerate the catalytic reaction.
• Other oxidants may accelerate the catalytic reaction.
• Pretreatment needs should be based on water quality, contaminant concentration, pH, dissolved oxygen, flow rate, and system sizing.

System Performance Functions

• Supports commercial water treatment
• Supports industrial water filtration
• Supports high-flow backwash filtration
• Uses timer control valves for scheduled operation
• Uses heavy-duty composite fiberglass tanks
• Uses high-flow distributor design
• Uses all-brass, motor-driven control valve construction
• Uses fully adjustable backwash cycles
• Uses self-adjusting backwash controller
• Uses flow controller to limit backwash flow
• Helps reduce water consumption
• Supports service flow rates from 15 GPM to 390 GPM
• Supports peak flow rates from 22 GPM to 450 GPM
• Supports backwash flow rates from 5 GPM to 75 GPM
• Supports PSI range of 35–60

Contaminants / Water Quality Concerns Addressed

• Iron / Fe: Helps reduce iron from water
• Manganese / Mn: Helps reduce manganese from water
• Hydrogen sulfide / H2S: Helps reduce hydrogen sulfide from water
• Rotten egg odor: Helps reduce rotten egg odor caused by hydrogen sulfide
• Rust flakes: Helps reduce rust flakes
• Rusty-brown staining: Helps reduce rusty-brown stains
• Black specks: Helps reduce black specks
• Poor taste: Helps improve taste caused by metal-related water problems
• Metal-related deposits: Helps reduce metal deposits
• Discolored water: Helps address discoloration linked to iron and manganese
• Pipe deposits: Helps address metal-related buildup concerns when properly sized and maintained

Compatible Valve and Control Head Options

15 GPM — 2510 Automatic Control Head

The 2510 Automatic Control Head is designed for filtration and water softening systems and offers two operational modes for flexible water treatment control.

Features

• Electromechanical timer valves
• 3/5" control valve
• Standard 1.9" distributor pilot
• High service flow rate of 19 GPM
• Backwash capacity of 17 GPM
• All-brass valve construction
• Engineered for commercial and industrial use

Available Add-Ons

• NXT Display Controller
• Meter valves

20–35 GPM — 2850 Automatic Control Head

The 2850 Automatic Control Head is designed for filtration and water softening systems requiring dependable control and flexible commercial operation.

Features

• Electromechanical timer valves
• 1 1/2" control valve
• Standard 1.9" distributor pilot
• High service flow rate of 60 GPM
• Backwash capacity of 47 GPM
• All-brass valve construction
• Fully adjustable 5-cycle control
• Engineered for commercial and industrial use

Available Add-Ons

• NXT Display Controller
• XT Display Controller
• Meter valves

60–75 GPM — 2900 Automatic Control Head

The 2900 Automatic Control Head is designed for commercial, industrial, and hot water applications that require high-flow performance and reliable backwash control.

Features

• Electromechanical timer valves
• 2" control valve
• High service flow rate of 106 GPM
• Backwash capacity of 36 GPM
• All-brass valve construction
• Self-adjusting backwash controller
• Engineered for commercial and industrial use

Available Add-Ons

• NXT Display Controller
• XT Display Controller
• Meter valves

200–390 GPM — 3900 Control Head

The 3900 Control Head is a heavy-duty valve option for high-flow filtration and softening applications.

Features

• NXT Display Controller
• 3" BSP female connections
• 6" tank adapters
• All-brass valve construction
• Supports downflow, also known as DF, regeneration
• Supports upflow, also known as UF, regeneration
• Engineered for commercial and industrial use

Available Add-Ons

• NXT Display Controller
• Meter valves

15–75 GPM — Manual Backwash Control

Manual Backwash Control is available for systems where simple manual operation is preferred.

Features

• Easy operation
• Manual filter valve, top mount, 1" in/out, 1" female drain, 1.05" OD riser, 2.5" 8-NPSM connection
• Manual filter valve, top mount, 2" in/out, 1.5" female drain, 1.5" OD riser, 4" 8-UN connection

15–75 GPM — Manual Upflow Head

Manual Upflow Head options are available for systems that need simple operation without electricity or backwash.

Features

• No electricity required
• No backwash required
• Easy operation
• Can be configured as upflow or downflow by plumbing the system in reverse
• Tank head, UPVC, 2.5"-8NPSM opening, 1" NPT in/out, 1" NPT center riser
• Tank head, UPVC, 4"-8UN opening, 2" NPT in/out, 1.5" NPT center riser

Performance Notes

• Performance depends on water chemistry, iron concentration, manganese concentration, hydrogen sulfide level, pH, dissolved oxygen, pretreatment, media volume, flow rate, backwash settings, pressure, and maintenance.
• For difficult applications, pretreatment such as aeration, chlorination, ozone, or another method may be needed.
• Chlorine and other oxidants may accelerate the catalytic reaction.
• No certified contaminant reduction percentages were provided in the source product content.
• Do not claim guaranteed removal of iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, stains, odor, or deposits without water testing and supplier documentation.
• System sizing should be based on water testing, flow demand, and contaminant levels.

Specs

Crystal Quest Metal Removal System Specifications

Specification	15 GPM	20 GPM	35 GPM	60 GPM	75 GPM	185 GPM	200 GPM	245 GPM	390 GPM
Service Flow Rate	15 GPM	20 GPM	35 GPM	60 GPM	75 GPM	185 GPM	200 GPM	245 GPM	390 GPM
Peak Flow	22 GPM	41 GPM	60 GPM	95 GPM	140 GPM	250 GPM	270 GPM	280 GPM	450 GPM
Backwash Flow	5 GPM	7 GPM	12 GPM	15 GPM	25 GPM	35 GPM	50 GPM	65 GPM	75 GPM
Pipe Size	1"	1.5"	1.5"	2"	2"	2" / 3"	3"	3"	3"
Electronic Control Valve	2510	2850	2850	2900	2900	3150 / 3900	3900	3900	3900
Metal Removal Media	3 ft³	4 ft³	7 ft³	10 ft³	15 ft³	20 ft³	30 ft³	40 ft³	60 ft³
PSI Range	35–60	35–60	35–60	35–60	35–60	35–60	35–60	35–60	35–60
Mineral Tank Size	14" x 65"	16" x 65"	21" x 62"	24" x 72"	30" x 72"	36" x 72"	42" x 72"	48" x 72"	63" x 83"
Space Required, D x H	16" x 75"	18" x 75"	23" x 84"	24" x 95"	32" x 95"	40" x 192"	46" x 192"	52" x 192"	67" x 203"
Quartz	30 lbs	40 lbs	70 lbs	100 lbs	150 lbs	200 lbs	300 lbs	400 lbs	600 lbs

Consumables / Media Reference

GPM	15	20	35	60	75	185	200	245	390
Metal Removal Multimedia	3 ft³	4 ft³	7 ft³	10 ft³	15 ft³	20 ft³	30 ft³	40 ft³	50 ft³
Quartz	30 lbs	80 lbs	100 lbs	200 lbs	400 lbs	500 lbs	700 lbs	900 lbs	1200 lbs

Primary Treatment Focus

• Commercial metal removal
• Industrial metal removal
• Iron reduction
• Manganese reduction
• Hydrogen sulfide odor reduction
• Rotten egg odor reduction
• Commercial well water filtration
• Industrial backwash filtration
• Magnesium dioxide media filtration
• Catalytic oxidation support
• Rust flake reduction
• Rusty-brown stain reduction
• Black speck reduction
• Metal deposit reduction
• Taste and appearance improvement
• Automatic control head operation
• Manual backwash operation
• Manual upflow operation

Install & Parts

The Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System should be selected based on water test results, contaminant levels, service flow rate, peak flow, backwash flow, pipe size, media volume, tank size, pressure range, pretreatment needs, and control valve preference.

System Design Should Be Based On

• Iron level
• Manganese level
• Hydrogen sulfide level
• Rotten egg odor severity
• Water source
• Well water conditions
• Commercial or industrial application
• pH
• Dissolved oxygen
• Pretreatment requirement
• Aeration requirement
• Chlorination requirement
• Ozone requirement
• Required service flow rate
• Required peak flow rate
• Backwash flow requirement
• Pipe size
• Electronic control valve selection
• Manual valve selection
• Mechanical upflow valve selection
• Mechanical downflow / backwashable valve selection
• Metal removal media volume
• PSI range
• Mineral tank size
• Space required
• Quartz quantity
• Facility water demand
• Automatic control preference
• Manual backwash preference
• No-electricity operation preference
• Upflow or downflow design preference
• Maintenance access
• Installation footprint

Available Add-Ons

• Metered control valve
• Backwash bypass
• 3200NT Controller
• NXT Upgrade Controller
• Duplex parallel configuration
• Twin alternating configuration
• Triplex progressive configuration
• Optional skid mounting for tanks

Add-On Note

If you are interested in available add-ons, contact Healthy Hydro Supply Co before ordering so the correct options can be added to your system.

Parts & Accessories

• ERA 6500 & 9500 Product Data Sheet
• ERA 6500 & 9500 Safety Data Sheet
• MetalX Product Data Sheet
• MetalX Safety Data Sheet

Installation Instructions / Documents

• 2850 Control Head Manual
• 2900 Control Head Manual
• 3900 Control Head Manual
• 5600 Control Head Manual
• General Commercial Tank Manual
• 20cu 185 GPM Iron Schematic
• 40cu 205 GPM Iron Schematic
• 15cu Iron Schematic
• 7cu Iron Schematic

Schematic Samples

• Single Standard Configuration
• Double Standard Configuration
• Triple Standard Configuration

Installation / Use Notes

• 2510 Automatic Control Head supports 15 GPM configuration.
• 2850 Automatic Control Head supports 20–35 GPM configurations.
• 2900 Automatic Control Head supports 60–75 GPM configurations.
• 3900 Control Head supports 200–390 GPM configurations.
• Manual Backwash Control supports 15–75 GPM applications.
• Manual Upflow Head supports 15–75 GPM applications.
• Manual Upflow Head requires no electricity.
• Manual Upflow Head requires no backwash.
• Manual Upflow Head can be configured as upflow or downflow by plumbing the system in reverse.
• For difficult applications, this system can be used with aeration, chlorination, ozone, or other pretreatment methods.
• Chlorine or other oxidants may accelerate the catalytic reaction.

Important Notes

• No warranty terms were provided in the source product content.
• No certified contaminant reduction percentages were provided in the source product content.
• No media replacement schedule was provided in the source product content.
• No exact product SKUs were provided for each GPM configuration.
• No complete installation step-by-step instructions were provided in the source product content.
• Water testing should be used to confirm iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, pH, and pretreatment needs before selecting a system.
• The system helps reduce iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide, but should not be described as a guaranteed removal system without testing and documentation.
• Difficult water conditions may require pretreatment.
• “Nothing is added into the drinking water” should not be changed into a broader health or safety claim.
• Performance depends on incoming water quality, system sizing, media volume, flow rate, backwash settings, pretreatment, and maintenance.

FAQ & Support

What is the Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System?

The Crystal Quest Metal Removal Water Filtration System is a commercial and industrial metal removal water filtration system designed for iron removal, manganese reduction, hydrogen sulfide odor reduction, commercial water treatment, industrial water filtration, and high-flow backwash filtration.

What contaminants does this system target?

This system targets iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, rotten egg odor caused by hydrogen sulfide, rust flakes, rusty-brown staining, black specks, poor taste, and metal-related deposits.

What is hydrogen sulfide?

Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H2S, is the compound commonly associated with rotten egg odor in water.

What problems can iron and manganese cause in water?

Iron and manganese can cause discolored water, bitter taste, rust flakes, rusty-brown stains, black specks on fixtures and laundry, deposits in pipes, buildup in heaters or pressure tanks, and changes in the taste of beverages.

What media does the system use?

The system uses a naturally mined ore of magnesium dioxide that has been used in water treatment for more than 75 years for iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide reduction.

How does the media work?

The media functions as a catalyst. Iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide are oxidized and trapped on the media, then removed through simple backwashing.

Does the system require regeneration?

No. The source content states that no regeneration is required.

Does the system add anything into the drinking water?

No. The source content states that nothing is added into the drinking water.

How is the filter cleaned?

Simple backwashing cleans the filter.

Can pretreatment be used with this system?

Yes. For difficult applications, the system can be used with aeration, chlorination, ozone, or other pretreatment methods.

Can chlorine help the system work?

The source content states that chlorine or other oxidants may accelerate the catalytic reaction.

What service flow rates are available?

Listed service flow rates include 15, 20, 35, 60, 75, 185, 200, 245, and 390 GPM.

What peak flow rates are listed?

Listed peak flow rates range from 22 GPM to 450 GPM.

What backwash flow rates are listed?

Listed backwash flow rates range from 5 GPM to 75 GPM.

What PSI range is listed?

The listed PSI range is 35–60.

What media volumes are listed?

Metal removal media volumes in the main specification table range from 3 ft³ to 60 ft³.

What control heads are available?

Control head options include 2510, 2850, 2900, 3150 / 3900, and 3900 electronic control valves, depending on system size.

Is manual control available?

Yes. Manual Backwash Control and Manual Upflow Head options are available for 15–75 GPM applications.

Does the Manual Upflow Head require electricity?

No. The Manual Upflow Head requires no electricity.

Does the Manual Upflow Head require backwash?

No. The Manual Upflow Head requires no backwash.

Can the Manual Upflow Head be installed as upflow or downflow?

Yes. It can be configured as upflow or downflow by plumbing the system in reverse.

Does this system guarantee removal of iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide?

No. The source content uses “helps reduce” language and does not provide certified reduction percentages. Performance should be verified through water testing, proper sizing, and supplier documentation.

What documents are listed?

Listed documents include ERA 6500 & 9500 Product Data Sheet, ERA 6500 & 9500 Safety Data Sheet, MetalX Product Data Sheet, MetalX Safety Data Sheet, 2850 Control Head Manual, 2900 Control Head Manual, 3900 Control Head Manual, 5600 Control Head Manual, General Commercial Tank Manual, 20cu 185 GPM Iron Schematic, 40cu 205 GPM Iron Schematic, 15cu Iron Schematic, and 7cu Iron Schematic.