{"product_id":"pleated-cellulose-sediment-cartridge-1","title":"Pleated Cellulose Sediment Cartridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrit in the aerator. Sand in the toilet tank. A carbon or SMART cartridge that clogs long before its time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dirt, rust and silt do more than cloud your water: they bury the expensive stages downstream. A sediment filter's job is to catch them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 5-micron pleated sediment cartridge does that job with a large surface of pleated cellulose media wrapped around a polypropylene core. It is the first stage in Crystal Quest triple cartridge systems and the sediment pre-filter on whole house and whole house reverse osmosis systems, protecting the SMART, carbon and membrane stages that follow. Four sizes fit countertop, under-sink, whole house and Big Blue housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-micron rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e catches sand, silt, rust and other suspended particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePleated for capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e folding the media multiplies its surface area, so it holds more dirt before flow drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects what comes next:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps sediment off SMART, carbon block and RO membrane stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong build:\u003c\/strong\u003e polypropylene core, vinyl plastisol end caps sealed to the media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e with a typical life of 12 to 24 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are looking at\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is built around deep, evenly spaced pleats. The pleated cellulose media wraps a rigid polypropylene core, polyethylene netting holds the pleats in place, and both ends are sealed in vinyl plastisol so water cannot bypass the media. As the cartridge works, the pleats darken with what they catch, a visible record of what stayed out of your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow a pleated sediment filter works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMechanical filtration by size\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSediment filtration is straining. Water passes through the cellulose media and particles larger than its 5-micron rating are trapped. Nothing is added to the water and nothing chemical happens; the cartridge simply holds back what is too big to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy pleats beat a plain wrap\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolding the media into pleats packs far more filter surface into the same cartridge. More surface means water moves through the media more slowly at any given point, which keeps the pressure drop low and spreads the dirt over a larger area. The result is strong flow and a long run before the cartridge loads up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSurface loading you can see\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePleated media catches most dirt on its outer face, where you can see it. That makes it easy to judge how hard your water is working the filter and to adjust your change schedule if your sediment load is heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy a pre-filter pays for itself\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbon, SMART media and RO membranes are built to treat chemistry, not to strain mud. Every particle the sediment stage stops is one that cannot clog their pores or coat their surface, so a fresh sediment cartridge helps every downstream stage reach its full life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary targets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSediment: sand, silt, dirt and rust particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther suspended particles down to 5 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot designed to treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e anything dissolved. Chlorine, VOCs, dissolved metals such as iron and lead, nitrate, pesticides, fluoride and hardness pass through, as do bacteria and viruses. For those, the stages that follow it do the work: the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/smart-filter-cartridge\"\u003eSMART Filter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/coconut-based-carbon-block-filter-cartridge\"\u003eCoconut Based 5-Micron Carbon Block Filter Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, specialty cartridges and reverse osmosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Crystal Quest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe sediment stage our own systems specify.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Quest's system manuals list this pleated cartridge as their standard sediment stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to stay sealed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl plastisol end caps bond to the media so water cannot sneak around the pleats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 1,000,000 people served since 1994.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Quest builds under ISO 9001 quality management and has made water filtration in the USA for over 30 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Call, email or chat with our water filtration team whenever you have a question.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple cartridge systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e first stage, ahead of SMART Plus and the carbon block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole house RO pre-filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e first housing, ahead of SMART Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole house cartridge systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e the sediment pre-filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes by system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04001) for countertop and under-sink systems; 2-7\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04015) for whole house cartridge housings; 4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" (CQE-RC-04033) and 4-5\/8\" x 20\" (CQE-RC-04034) for larger compact, whole house and whole house RO housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the filter media?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePleated cellulose media wrapped around a polypropylene core for strength. The ends are sealed in vinyl plastisol, and the cartridge is rated at 5 microns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a pleated sediment filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pleats give the media a large surface area, which maximizes dirt-holding capacity and keeps flow strong at a 5-micron rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePleated or spun polypropylene: what is the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003ePleated cartridges catch dirt mostly on a large folded surface. Spun polypropylene cartridges trap dirt through the depth of a thick fiber wrap. Crystal Quest systems specify the pleated cellulose cartridge as their standard sediment stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it treat dissolved contaminants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It filters suspended particles only. Dissolved metals, nitrate or pesticides need a carbon, SMART or specialty stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I replace a sediment filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypically 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes. Replace sooner if taste, odor, flow or pressure changes. Actual life depends on feed water quality, system configuration and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size fits my housing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the actual diameter and length on your current cartridge: 2-7\/8\" x 9-3\/4\", 2-7\/8\" x 20\", 4-5\/8\" x 9-3\/4\" or 4-5\/8\" x 20\". These fit 2.5\" x 10\", 2.5\" x 20\", 5\" x 10\" Big Blue and 5\" x 20\" Big Blue housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n###\n\u003ch3\u003ePleated sediment cartridge specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll sizes are rated at 5 microns. Sizes are actual cartridge diameter x length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFITS HOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMICRON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTYPICAL REPLACEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2-7\/8” x 9-3\/4”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2.5\" x 10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2-7\/8” x 20”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e2.5\" x 20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e4-5\/8” x 9-3\/4”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\" x 10\" Big Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003eCQE-RC-04034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e4-5\/8” x 20”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\" x 20\" Big Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e12 to 24 months*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia and filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePleated cellulose on a polypropylene core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicron rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 micron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReduces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSediment and suspended particles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot designed for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDissolved contaminants, chlorine, VOCs, metals, nitrate, microbiologically unsafe water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40°F to 145°F (4.4°C to 62.8°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber Media: Cellulose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: Polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd Caps: Vinyl Plastisol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetting: Polyethylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature Rating: 40°F to 145°F (4.4°C to 62.8°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Typically 12 to 24 months, about 18 months for most homes. Replace sooner if taste, odor, flow or pressure changes. 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