Free Shipping (Continental US Only) CRYSTAL QUEST ® Reverse Osmosis and Ultrafiltration Counter Top Water Cooler - 9 stages of filtration:

In stage 1. Water passes through a granulated activated carbon (GAC) cartridge. GAC is universally recognized and widely used as an effective absorbent for a wide variety of organic contaminants, such as chlorine (99.9%), chemicals linked to cancer (THM's, benzine) pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs),  PCB's, MTBE's and hundreds of other chemical contaminants that may be present in water, which cause bad taste and odor in your drinking water.
In stage 2, Water passes through a reverse osmosis membrane, which removes substantial amounts of most inorganic chemicals (such as salts, metals, minerals) most microorganisms including cryptosporidium and giardia, and most inorganic contaminant.
In stage 3, water flows through one - micron filter pads (1 micron equals 1/25,000th of an inch), which removes suspended particles such as silt, sediment, cyst (Giardia, Cryptosporidium), sand, rust, dirt, and other un-dissolved matter.
In stages 4 and 5, water flows through a bed of media made of a special high-purity alloy blend of two dissimilar metals - copper and zinc (KDF-55D ®, and KDF-85D ®.) KDF is a major advancement in water treatment technology that works on the electro-chemical and spontaneous-oxidation-reduction (REDOX) principles. Chlorine is instantaneously and almost inexhaustibly oxidized.
In stage 6, Water flows through ceramic balls, removes harmful bacteria such as E. Coli, Fecal coli form, Salmonella, Streptococcus, and cysts (Cryptosporidium, Giardia) and sediment.
In stage 7, Water travels through another bed of granulated activated carbon (GAC).
In stage 8, Water flows through another one-micron filtration pad for further reduction of undesirable particles. The end result is a great reduction or the total elimination  of a wide variety of contaminants.
In  stage 9, Water travels through an Ultrafiltration (UF) membrane. Ultrafiltration (UF) is an important purification technology used for the production of high-purity water. UF is effective for the removal of colloids, proteins, bacteria, viruses, parasites protozoa and pyrogens,  (e.g., gram-negative bacterial endotoxins), and other organic molecules larger than .01 Micron size and most other water contaminations known today. Also removes pesticides and herbicides, as well as the hardness in water and salts.
 
    Features:

• Separate Hot/cold power switch.
• Automatic Heating shut-off when hot water tank is empty or Hot temperature reached.
• Electronic IC Control
• Automatic shut-off Float valve
• High efficiency sealed compressor cooling system
• Adjustable cold water • Adjustable hot water
• Type 304 Stainless Steel Hot and Cold Water tanks
• Easy Access front panel for service of RO/Filter system
• Easy to clean, large capacity, room temperature reservoir
• Child Safety lock on hot water

  Specifications:

• Weight : 22 lb
• Dimension: (D) 14.5” x (W) 14 3/4” x (H) 21.25”. • Total Reservoir capacity: 3.2 Gallons
• Hot water tank temperature: 176-194°F
• Heating power: 500W • Cooling power: 125W
• Hot water tank volume 0.5 Gal/ Heating
• capacity: 1.45 Gal per hour
• Cold water tank volume 1 Gal
• Cooling capacity 1.95 Gal per hour
• Voltage: 110V-120V 50/60Hz

Replacement Cartridge(s)  (Order from Cartridge page

CQE-RC-04038 ($31.50)  GAC Filter cartridge CQE-RC-04041  ($65.50)  Reverse Osmosis Filter cartridge  ($65.50)  Reverse Osmosis Filter cartridge CQE-RC-04039 ($45.50)  UF Membrane CQE-RC-04040 ($45.50)   6 Stage filter cartridge

Product SKU: CQE-WC-00903