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Carbon-based filters
Reverse Osmosis
 

Aquasana

Crystal Quest

Cuzn

Crystal Quest

 
EQ-300
Triple 20"
WH-200B
CQE-CO-02024
excellent excellent excellent excellent

Overall
Value

Retail Price ($) * 999 529
1,595 1895
Cartridge Price ($) * 799 155
595 198
Capacity (Gal)  300,000 80,000 500,000 730,000
Replacement filter type  Main filter-tank
and media
Cartridge Empty and refill
with media
Cartridge
excellent poor poor poor

Complete System Certification

 

Aquasana

Crystal Quest

Cuzn

Crystal Quest

  UL certified to NSF 42 Certified media only Certified media only Not certified
excellent partial partial partial

Chlorine Reduction

 

Aquasana

Crystal Quest

Cuzn

Crystal Quest

  >99% not listed not listed not listed
excellent excellent partial poor

Ease of Operation

 

Aquasana

Crystal Quest

Cuzn

Crystal Quest

No Drainage Required  yes yes yes -
No Electricity Required  yes yes - -
No Backwash Required  yes yes - -
No Wastewater  yes yes yes -
excellent partial partial partial

Customization

 

Aquasana

Crystal Quest

Cuzn

Crystal Quest

Well Water Option  yes - - -
Water testing & 
customization 
yes - - -
excellent partial partial partial

Guarantee & Warranty

 

Aquasana

Crystal Quest

Cuzn

Crystal Quest

Satisfaction 
Guarantee 
90-Day 30-Day
Less Shipping Charges
- 30-Day
Less Shipping Charges
Warranty  3-year 1-year limited 10-year limited
Tanks only
1-year limited

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Manufacturer data last updated 07/14/2011

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