Crystal Quest Metal Removal Whole House Water Filter

Overview

Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal available from Healthy Hydro Supply Co is a whole house metal removal water filtration system designed to reduce iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, metals, sediment, VOCs, and common well water quality concerns before water reaches faucets, showers, appliances, and plumbing.

This system is a strong fit for homes using well water and households dealing with rusty stains, rotten egg odor, black specks, bitter-tasting water, or metal-related water problems.

Product Information

• Product Name: Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal
• Brand: Crystal Quest
• Sold By: Healthy Hydro Supply Co
• Product Type: Whole house water filtration system
• System Type: Whole house metal removal water filtration system
• Primary Use: Reduces iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, metals, sediment, VOCs, and common water quality concerns
• Best For: Homes using well water, households with rusty stains, rotten egg odor, black specks, bitter taste, or metal-related water problems
• Metal Removal Function: Specifically designed to reduce metals from incoming household water
• Casing Options: Fiberglass casing or stainless steel casing
• Configuration Options: Standalone system, system with added water softener, system with optional SMART Filter

Primary Target Contaminants / Concerns

• Iron
• Manganese
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Metals
• Sediment
• Silt
• Sand
• Dirt
• VOCs
• Insecticides
• Pesticides
• Industrial solvents
• Heavy metals, with optional SMART Filter
• Chlorine and chloramine, with optional SMART Filter
• Pharmaceutical by-products, with optional SMART Filter
• Petroleum byproducts, with optional SMART Filter

Description

The Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal is designed to reduce metals and common well water problems before water travels through the home.

This system targets iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide, making it a strong option for homes dealing with:

• Rusty staining
• Black specks
• Bitter-tasting water
• Rotten egg odor
• Metal-related buildup
• Discolored water
• Rust flakes
• Buildup inside pipes, heaters, or pressure tanks

Iron, also known as Fe, and manganese, also known as Mn, are metallic elements naturally found in many types of rock. Most groundwater contains some iron and manganese because these minerals can leach from rocks and soils into the water supply.

Hydrogen sulfide, also known as H₂S, is commonly associated with a rotten egg odor. It can be released from soil under the same conditions that cause iron and manganese to dissolve in water, including low dissolved oxygen and low pH. Hydrogen sulfide is frequently found in water that also contains excessive iron and manganese.

Metal removal systems are especially useful for well water applications, where these issues are common.

Benefits

Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal is designed for homes and well water applications where metal-related water problems affect taste, odor, staining, fixtures, plumbing, and appliances.

Key Benefits

• Reduces iron from incoming household water
• Reduces manganese from incoming household water
• Reduces hydrogen sulfide-related rotten egg odor
• Helps address rusty stains and rusty-brown discoloration
• Helps reduce black specks on fixtures and laundry
• Helps reduce bitter taste related to metal concerns
• Helps reduce sediment, silt, sand, and dirt with a 20" sediment pre-filter
• Uses a metal removal mineral tank for iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide reduction
• Uses a 20" solid carbon post-filter for VOCs, remaining insecticides, pesticides, and industrial solvents
• Includes ERA® 6500 and ERA® 9500 to help prevent bacteria growth
• Available with fiberglass or stainless steel casing
• Available as a standalone system or with optional upgrades
• Offers 1.5 cubic feet and 2.0 cubic feet media volume options
• Supports whole house water treatment before water reaches faucets, showers, appliances, and plumbing

Best For

• Homes using well water
• Households with rusty stains
• Households with rotten egg odor
• Households with black specks
• Households with bitter-tasting water
• Homes with metal-related water problems
• Homes dealing with iron and manganese concerns
• Homes dealing with hydrogen sulfide odor
• Homes with sediment, silt, sand, and dirt in incoming water
• Whole house filtration applications
• Customers looking for metal reduction before water reaches plumbing and appliances
• Customers who want optional system upgrades, including SMART Filter, softener, UV, leak detector, vacuum breaker, metered valve, or oxidation system

Performance

Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal uses multiple treatment stages to reduce metal-related water concerns, sediment, VOCs, and selected water quality issues in compatible whole house applications.

Core Filtration Stages

• 20" Sediment Pre-Filter
  • Designed to reduce sediment
  • Designed to reduce silt
  • Designed to reduce sand
  • Designed to reduce dirt
  • Helps protect the main filtration media by reducing larger particles before the water enters the metal removal mineral tank
• Metal Removal Mineral Tank
  • Designed for iron reduction
  • Designed for manganese reduction
  • Designed for hydrogen sulfide reduction
  • Main treatment stage for metal-related water problems
  • Helps address staining, odor, discoloration, and buildup
• 20" Solid Carbon Post-Filter
  • Designed to reduce VOCs
  • Designed to reduce remaining insecticides
  • Designed to reduce pesticides
  • Designed to reduce industrial solvents
  • Adds another layer of treatment before water continues throughout the home

Contaminants / Water Quality Concerns Addressed

• Iron: Designed to reduce
• Manganese: Designed to reduce
• Hydrogen sulfide: Designed to reduce
• Metals: Specifically designed for metal reduction from incoming household water
• Sediment: Reduced by the 20" sediment pre-filter
• Silt: Reduced by the 20" sediment pre-filter
• Sand: Reduced by the 20" sediment pre-filter
• Dirt: Reduced by the 20" sediment pre-filter
• VOCs: Reduced by the 20" solid carbon post-filter
• Insecticides: Reduced by the 20" solid carbon post-filter
• Pesticides: Reduced by the 20" solid carbon post-filter
• Industrial solvents: Reduced by the 20" solid carbon post-filter

Optional SMART Water Filter Adds Support For

• Heavy metals
• Chlorine
• Chloramine
• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Pharmaceutical by-products
• Petroleum byproducts
• Other inorganic substances

Optional SMART Water Filter Media Blend

• Two types of coconut-shell GAC, including catalytic carbon
• Two types of Eagle Redox Alloys®: 9500 and 6500
• Anion exchange resin
• Ceramic balls
• Tourmaline balls

Optional SMART Filter Water Enhancement Support

• Ceramic balls and tourmaline balls are included to help enhance the water
• Ceramic balls and tourmaline balls are included to help maintain a more alkaline pH

Included Media Support

• ERA® 6500 and ERA® 9500 are added to help prevent bacteria growth

Performance Notes

• The system is designed for whole house metal removal and common well water concerns.
• Performance depends on influent water quality, contaminant levels, selected configuration, media volume, flow rate, optional upgrades, and maintenance.
• Optional upgrades should be selected based on water test results, water conditions, and system goals.
• Do not claim removal of contaminants not listed in the source product content.
• Do not present optional SMART Filter, UV, softener, or oxidation system benefits as standard unless those options are selected.

Specs

Product Specifications

Specification	1.5 Cubic Feet	2.0 Cubic Feet
Filter Media Volume	1.5 cubic feet	2.0 cubic feet
Capacity	Up to 1,000,000 gallons	Up to 1,500,000 gallons
Service Flow	9–11 GPM	10–13 GPM
Tank Dimensions	10" x 54"	12" x 52"
Material	Stainless steel or fiberglass	Stainless steel or fiberglass
Backwash	Automatic	Automatic
Brine Tank Dimensions*	18" x 33"	18" x 33"
Grain Capacity*	48,000	60,000

*Applies when a softener is selected.

Cubic Feet of Resin / Media Options

• 1.5 cubic feet: Filters up to 1,000,000 gallons
• 2.0 cubic feet: Filters up to 1,500,000 gallons

System Configuration Options

• Standalone system
• System with added water softener
• System with optional SMART Filter

Casing Options

• Fiberglass casing
• Stainless steel casing

Optional Product Upgrades

• SMART Water Filter
• Water softener
• 12 GPM UV Water Sterilizer
• Smart Valve leak detector
• Vacuum breaker
• Metered valve
• Oxidation system with various capacities

Eco-Friendly Features

• Committed to sustainable practices
• BPA-free materials

Primary Treatment Focus

• Whole house metal removal
• Iron reduction
• Manganese reduction
• Hydrogen sulfide reduction
• Well water filtration
• Sediment reduction
• VOC reduction
• Taste and odor improvement support
• Optional heavy metal reduction support with SMART Filter
• Optional chlorine and chloramine reduction support with SMART Filter
• Optional water softening support
• Optional UV microorganism control support
• Optional oxidation support

Install & Parts

Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal should be selected and installed based on water quality, flow requirements, casing preference, system configuration, optional upgrades, and whether a water softener is selected.

System Design Should Be Based On

• Incoming water quality
• Iron level
• Manganese level
• Hydrogen sulfide concerns
• Sediment, silt, sand, and dirt load
• VOC concerns
• Water usage demand
• Required service flow
• Casing preference: fiberglass or stainless steel
• Media volume: 1.5 cubic feet or 2.0 cubic feet
• Standalone system or system with water softener
• Optional SMART Filter selection
• Optional UV Water Sterilizer selection
• Optional leak detector valve selection
• Optional vacuum breaker selection
• Optional metered valve selection
• Optional oxidation system selection
• Installation environment humidity, salt exposure, and condensation risk

Pre-Filtration

Water first flows through a 20" sediment cartridge designed to reduce:

• Sediment
• Silt
• Sand
• Dirt

Metal Removal Water Filter

After pre-filtration, water flows through an iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide-reducing mineral tank.

This main treatment stage is designed to reduce metal-related water problems, including:

• Staining
• Odor
• Discoloration
• Buildup

Post-Filtration

Water then flows through a 20" solid carbon cartridge designed to reduce:

• Volatile organic compounds, also known as VOCs
• Remaining insecticides
• Pesticides
• Industrial solvents

Optional Water Softener

The optional water softener allows water to flow through an ion exchange resin and brine water conditioner.

A water softener is recommended because the media may increase hardness in the water.

Hard water contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which can cause:

• Staining on sinks
• Staining on tubs
• Staining on showers
• Staining on clothing
• Less lather from shampoos and soaps
• Filmy feeling on the skin
• Limescale deposits in household water systems

Hard water can also increase the risk of limescale deposits, which may:

• Block pipes
• Reduce the efficiency of hot water boilers and tanks
• Increase domestic water heating costs by approximately 15% to 20%
• Damage household machinery, such as laundry machines

Water softening can help extend the lifespan of:

• Household machines
• Pipelines
• Solar heating systems
• Air conditioning units
• Other water-based applications

Optional 12 GPM UV Water Sterilizer

The optional 12 GPM UV Water Sterilizer is designed for microorganism control concerns.

Microorganisms may include:

• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Algae
• Protozoa

UV treatment can disinfect water faster than chlorine without bulky retention tanks or adding harsh chemicals to drinking water.

Optional Leak Detector Valve

The optional Leak Detector Valve detects leaks within the water filter system and shuts down the water supply to help prevent flooding and property damage.

Optional Vacuum Breaker

A Vacuum Breaker is recommended for inline installation ahead of the water filter system.

It helps protect against the rare occurrence of negative pressure, or vacuum pressure, in the water line, which can damage filter tanks and housings.

Optional Metered Valve

The system comes standard with a timer valve.

• Timer valve: Runs the backwashing schedule based on a set number of days, such as every 7 days
• Optional metered valve: Runs backwashing based on a set number of gallons, such as every 3,000 gallons

Optional Oxidation System

The optional Oxidation System uses ozone for efficient water oxidation and improved water quality.

Various capacities are available.

Important to Know

• Pinholes or rust may occur on stainless steel tanks in environments with high humidity.
• Pinholes or rust may occur where salt is present.
• Pinholes or rust may occur where condensation remains on the tank without being routinely wiped down.
• If the system will be exposed to one of these conditions, or if routine maintenance cannot be performed, a fiberglass tank is recommended.

Replacement Media

Metal Removal Multimedia

SMART Multimedia

Eaglesorb Water Softeners

 

Replacement Cartridges

Sediment Cartridge 2-7/8" x 20"

Carbon Block Filter Cartridge 2-7/8" x 20"

 

Available Installation / Product Documents

Whole House Manual

Leak Detector Manual

Guaranteed Performance

Iron SMART Softener Schematic

Eagle Redox Alloy 6500 & 9500 Saftey Data Sheet

MetalX Safety Data Sheet

MetalX Product Data Sheet

2.0 Turbidity Iron CN Schematic

2.0 Turbidity Iron SMART Schematic

2.0 Turbidity Iron Schematic

1.5 Iron SMART Antiscale Schematic

CL Iron Softener Lead Arsenic Schematic

Iron Softener Fluoride SMART UV Schematic

2.0 Iron SMART Schematic

Important Notes

• No warranty terms were provided in the source product content.
• No lab reduction percentages were provided in the source product content.
• Optional upgrades are not standard unless selected.
• Optional SMART Filter claims apply only when the SMART Filter is included.
• Optional water softener details apply only when the softener is selected.
• Optional UV Water Sterilizer details apply only when UV is selected.
• Optional oxidation system details apply only when oxidation is selected.
• Capacity and performance depend on water quality, usage, system configuration, selected media, and maintenance.

FAQ & Support

What is the Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal?

The Crystal Quest Whole House Water Filter for Metal Removal is a whole house water filtration system designed to reduce iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, metals, sediment, VOCs, and common well water quality concerns.

What is this system best for?

It is best for homes using well water and households dealing with rusty stains, rotten egg odor, black specks, bitter taste, or metal-related water problems.

What contaminants and concerns does this system target?

The system targets iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, metals, sediment, silt, sand, dirt, VOCs, insecticides, pesticides, and industrial solvents. With the optional SMART Filter, it can also support reduction of heavy metals, chlorine, chloramine, pharmaceutical by-products, petroleum byproducts, pesticides, herbicides, and other inorganic substances.

How does the system work?

Water first flows through a 20" sediment pre-filter, then through a metal removal mineral tank, and then through a 20" solid carbon post-filter before continuing throughout the home.

What does the sediment pre-filter reduce?

The 20" sediment pre-filter is designed to reduce sediment, silt, sand, and dirt.

What does the metal removal mineral tank reduce?

The metal removal mineral tank is designed to reduce iron, manganese, and hydrogen sulfide.

What does the carbon post-filter reduce?

The 20" solid carbon post-filter is designed to reduce VOCs, remaining insecticides, pesticides, and industrial solvents.

What are the media volume options?

The system is available with 1.5 cubic feet or 2.0 cubic feet of resin / media.

What are the capacity options?

The 1.5 cubic foot option filters up to 1,000,000 gallons. The 2.0 cubic foot option filters up to 1,500,000 gallons.

What are the service flow rates?

The 1.5 cubic foot system has a service flow of 9–11 GPM. The 2.0 cubic foot system has a service flow of 10–13 GPM.

What tank materials are available?

The system is available with stainless steel or fiberglass material options.

When should I choose fiberglass instead of stainless steel?

Fiberglass is recommended if the system will be exposed to high humidity, salt, or condensation that may remain on the tank without being routinely wiped down.

Does this system include a softener?

The system can be configured with an added water softener. Softener-related features apply only when the softener is selected.

Why is a water softener recommended?

A water softener is recommended because the media may increase hardness in the water. Hard water can cause staining, reduced soap lather, filmy skin feel, limescale deposits, reduced equipment efficiency, and possible damage to household machinery.

What does the optional SMART Water Filter add?

The optional SMART Water Filter adds a specialized media blend designed to reduce or remove heavy metals, chlorine, chloramine, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceutical by-products, petroleum byproducts, and other inorganic substances.

What does the optional UV Water Sterilizer do?

The optional 12 GPM UV Water Sterilizer is designed for microorganism control concerns involving bacteria, viruses, algae, and protozoa.

What does the Leak Detector Valve do?

The optional Leak Detector Valve detects leaks within the water filter system and shuts down the water supply to help prevent flooding and property damage.

What does the Vacuum Breaker do?

The Vacuum Breaker helps protect against negative pressure, or vacuum pressure, in the water line, which can damage filter tanks and housings.

What is the difference between the timer valve and metered valve?

The standard timer valve runs backwashing based on a set number of days, such as every 7 days. The optional metered valve runs backwashing based on a set number of gallons, such as every 3,000 gallons.

Does this system guarantee contaminant removal?

No universal contaminant-removal guarantee should be implied. The product should be described based on the listed reduction functions, configuration, selected options, water quality, and supplier documentation.