The Crystal Quest Acid Neutralizing Whole House Water Filtration is a point-of-entry water treatment system designed to help neutralize acidic, low-pH water before it reaches household fixtures and plumbing. It uses calcium carbonate acid neutralizing media made from naturally occurring, crushed and screened white marble to raise low-pH water toward a less corrosive level. The system is available in 1.5 cubic foot and 2.0 cubic foot media sizes, with fiberglass or stainless steel tank options. Configuration choices include standalone acid neutralization, acid neutralization with SMART Filter, acid neutralization with softener, or acid neutralization with both SMART Filter and softening. Because calcium carbonate media may increase water hardness after neutralization, households should review raw-water pH, hardness, flow demand, and whether a softener is needed before selecting the final configuration.
This Crystal Quest system is designed specifically to treat acidic water at the point of entry. When low-pH water passes through the calcium carbonate media bed, the media slowly dissolves into the water to help raise pH and reduce corrosiveness.
The acid neutralizing media slowly dissolves over time and typically needs refilling based on water use and incoming pH. Automatic backwashing helps clean the media bed and reduce compaction, supporting more consistent system operation.
The standalone system is designed for acid neutralization only. Buyers who also want broader filtration support can select a SMART Filter configuration, while buyers concerned about hardness increase after neutralization can choose a softener-equipped configuration.
The system is available with fiberglass or stainless steel tank structures. Confirm the best tank material for the installation environment, water conditions, and maintenance preferences before ordering.
This acid neutralizing system is built for homes where low-pH water may contribute to corrosion concerns. It treats water at the main line and should be selected based on incoming pH, flow demand, tank material preference, and whether added filtration or softening is needed.
Choose standalone neutralization, SMART / multistage filtration, softener support, or a combined configuration based on your water test results. Since neutralizing media can add hardness, a softener may be useful for some households.
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✓ Calcium carbonate neutralizing media
✓ Fiberglass or stainless steel tanks
✓ Standalone, SMART Filter, and softener configurations
| Brand | Crystal Quest |
| Product Type | Acid neutralizing whole house water filtration |
| Primary Treatment | Neutralizes acidic, low-pH water |
| Neutralizing Media | Calcium carbonate media from naturally occurring, crushed and screened white marble |
| Configuration Options | Standalone, with SMART Filter, with softener, or with SMART Filter and softener |
| Tank Structure Options | Fiberglass or stainless steel |
| Media Volume Options | 1.5 cubic feet or 2.0 cubic feet |
| Capacity Options | 1,000,000 gallons for 1.5 cubic feet; 1,500,000 gallons for 2.0 cubic feet |
| Service Flow | 9-11 GPM for 1.5 cubic feet; 10-13 GPM for 2.0 cubic feet |
| Tank Dimensions | 10" × 54" for 1.5 cubic feet; 12" × 52" for 2.0 cubic feet |
| Backwash | Automatic |
| Brine Tank Dimensions | 18" × 33" when softener is selected |
| Softener Grain Capacity | 48,000 grains for 1.5 cubic feet; 60,000 grains for 2.0 cubic feet when softener is selected |
| Media Refill Guidance | About every 2-3 years depending on water use and incoming pH |
| Hardness Note | Neutralizing media may increase hardness after pH correction; softener configuration may be needed |
| Tank Material Note | Confirm the best tank material for the installation environment, water conditions, and maintenance preferences before ordering |
| SMART Filter Note | When selected, the SMART Filter configuration adds broader whole-house filtration support; confirm included pre- and post-filtration components against the selected variant. |
| Installation Guidance | Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber and follow local plumbing codes. |
| Water Testing Note | Raw-water pH, hardness, service-flow demand, and installation conditions should be reviewed before selecting the final configuration. |
| Optional Add-Ons | 12 GPM UV sterilizer, leak detector valve, vacuum breaker, metered valve, and oxidation system options where available |
| Selection Note | Review raw-water pH, hardness, service-flow demand, tank material, and whether SMART / multistage filtration or softening is needed before final selection |
