Iron (Fe) and Manganese (Mn) are metallic elements present in many types of rock. Most groundwater contains some iron and manganese which naturally leaches from rocks and soils. Excess amounts in drinking water can cause discolored water, bad bitter tastes and rust flakes in the water, as well as rusty-brown stains or black specks on fixtures and laundry. Excess amounts may also affect the taste of beverages and can build up deposits in pipes, heaters or pressure tanks. Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S), which causes "rotten egg" odor, can also be released from the soil by the same conditions (low dissolved oxygen and low pH) that cause iron and manganese to dissolve in water. Hydrogen Sulfide is frequently found in water with excessive iron and manganese.
Add-Ons*
Metered Control Valve
Backwash bypass
3200NT Controller
NXT Upgrade Controller
Duplex parallel, twin alternating, triplex (progressive)
Optional skid mounting for tanks
DescriptionWater Travels Through 4 Stages of Filtration
- Stage 1: Water flows through a 20" sediment cartridge that removes sediment, silt, sand, and dirt.
- Stage 2: Water flows through a tannin-reducing mineral tank.
- Stage 3: Water flows through an ion exchange mineral tank and brine water conditioner.
- Stage 4: Water flows through a 20" solid carbon filter cartridge for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and industrial solvents.*
TANK 1: Remove Tannins From Your Drinking Water
Crystal Quest Tannin Water Filters are self-backwashing systems that automatically remove the tannins within the filter bed and washes 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 filters 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.
Approx. Gallons of water to Regenerate: 40
Maximum Removal Capacities: 5ppm Tannins and 40 grains hardness
Maximum Iron and Manganese Levels: Combined Manganese and Iron levels must be below 0.2ppm
- Tank 2: Soften Hard WaterRemove hardness from water with a Softenerto achieve the clearest, softest, Tannin-free water. 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
This System Treats
A special purpose ion exchanger specifically designed to remove tannins, organic color, and other naturally occurring organics including organo-metallic complexes (such as heme iron) from water.
