The Tannin Water Filters are self-backwashing systems that automatically remove the tannins within the filter bed and wash them down the drain. This is accomplished with the microprocessor control valve that is mounted on top of the Crystal Quest® Tannin Water Filters. This valve is controlled by a meter that calculates the amount of water being used. Once the meter reaches "X" amount of gallons, it then initiates the backwash cycle that cleans the bed of filtration media and resets it for the next period of filtration. These systems connect to the main line of your home and filter all of the incoming water to it. It requires a nearby power outlet for the control valve. Low maintenance. Just add sodium or potassium pellets to the brine tank.
Water flows through a 20” sediment cartridge that removes sediment, silt, sand, and dirt.
Water flows through a 20" solid carbon cartridge for removing volatile organic carbon compounds (VOC's), & any remaining insecticides, pesticides and industrial solvents.
Water flows through a tannin-reducing mineral tank.
Water flows through our SMART Multimedia, which includes 2 types of coconut shell Granulated Activated Carbons (Standard & Catalytic GAC) infused with our Eagle Redox Alloys® 6500 & 9500, and ion exchange resin to reduce contaminants such as heavy metals, i.e. lead & mercury, chlorine, chloramine, & inorganic products such as herbicides, pesticides, petroleum/pharmaceutical by-products and Ceramic and Tourmaline balls to enhance the water and maintain a more alkaline pH.
Water flows through an ion exchange resin and brine water conditioner.
Media may increase hardness in the water which is why a water softener is recommended. Water is hard when it contains minerals like calcium and magnesium. You may see staining on your sinks, tubs, showers, and clothing. You may also notice less lather from your shampoos and soaps and even a feeling of film on your skin. All these are symptoms of the need for softened water. Hard water also causes a higher risk of limescale deposits in household water systems. The negative effect of limescale buildup is that pipes are blocked and the efficiency of hot boilers and tanks is reduced. This increases the cost of domestic water heating by about fifteen to twenty percent. Another negative effect of limescale is that it has damaging effects on household machinery, such as laundry machines. Water softening means expanding the lifespan of household machines, and the lifespan of pipelines. It also contributes to the improved working and longer lifespan of solar heating systems, air conditioning units and many other water-based applications.
Pinholes or rust may occur on stainless steel tanks in environments with high humidity, when salt is present or if condensation remains on tank without being routinely wiped down. If your system will be exposed to one of these factors or you are unable to perform the needed maintenance, we recommend a fiberglass tank.
| Filter Media Volume | 1.5 cubic feet | 2.0 cubic feet |
| Capacity (gallons) | 1,000,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Service Flow (GPM) | 9-11 | 10-13 |
| 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 |
*When you have a softener selected
| Product Name | SKU |
| Eaglesorb Tannin Removal Media |
CQE-RM-05003 |
| SMART Multimedia |
CQE-RM-05017 |
| Eaglesorb Water Softeners |
CQE-RM-05002 |
| Sediment Cartridge (2-7/8"x20") | CQE-RC-04015 |
| Carbon Block Filter Cartridge (2-7/8"x20") | CQE-RC-04014 |
