Description
Protect Your People, Your Equipment, and Your Bottom Line. Hard water impacts more than plumbing—it affects the daily experience of everyone who uses your facility.
High levels of calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese can leave skin feeling dry, make hair difficult to manage, create stubborn soap residue, and reduce the effectiveness of soaps, shampoos, and detergents. At the same time, these same minerals can accumulate inside pipes, water heaters, boilers, laundry equipment, and fixtures, leading to higher maintenance costs, reduced efficiency, and premature equipment wear.
The 450K Commercial Water Softener is designed to help solve both challenges. Using proven ion-exchange technology, it helps remove hardness minerals before they enter your building, delivering softer water for people while helping protect valuable equipment and infrastructure.
Benefits for People
Soft water can help improve the everyday experience for guests, residents, employees, and visitors by:
• Helping skin feel softer and less dry after bathing
• Allowing shampoos and soaps to rinse more effectively
• Supporting smoother, healthier-looking hair
• Reducing soap scum and mineral residue on skin and surfaces
• Keeping towels, linens, and clothing feeling softer and fresher
• Improving overall water quality for showering, washing, and daily use
Benefits for Facilities & Operations
Hard water minerals don't just affect people—they can quietly increase operating costs throughout a building. This system helps:
• Reduce scale buildup inside plumbing and water-using equipment
• Improve water heater and boiler efficiency
• Extend the life of appliances, fixtures, and commercial equipment
• Reduce maintenance and repair costs
• Lower detergent, soap, and cleaning chemical usage
• Improve laundry performance and linen longevity
• Support more efficient day-to-day operations
Built for High-Demand Commercial Environments
The 450K system is ideal for facilities where both water quality and operational efficiency matter. For:
• Hotels and resorts
• Apartment and condominium communities
• Fitness centers and gyms
• Salons and spas
• Wellness centers
• Multi-family housing
• Laundromats and commercial laundry facilities
• Restaurants and hospitality properties
Why Choose the 450K System?
High-capacity softening for continuous commercial use
Longer runtime between regeneration cycles
Reliable performance during peak demand periods
Helps improve guest, resident, and employee satisfaction
Protects plumbing, appliances, and water-dependent equipment
Reduces long-term operating and maintenance expenses
Compatible Valve:
GPM:60 - 75
2900 Automatic Control Head
Elevate your water treatment setup with the 2900 Automatic Control Head, designed to redefine performance standards in commercial, industrial, and hot water applications. This advanced control head integrates superior technology and robust construction to deliver unmatched efficiency and reliability.
Features:
- Electromechanical Timer valves
- 2” control valve
- high service flow rate of 106 GPM
- backwash capacity of 36 GPM
- valves use all brass material
- self adjusting backwash controller
- engineered for commercial & industrial use
Add-Ons:
- NXT Display Controller
- XT Display Controller
- Meter Valves
2900 Automatic Control Head
Elevate your water treatment setup with the 2900 Automatic Control Head, designed to redefine performance standards in commercial, industrial, and hot water applications. This advanced control head integrates superior technology and robust construction to deliver unmatched efficiency and reliability.
Features:
- Electromechanical Timer valves
- 2” control valve
- high service flow rate of 106 GPM
- backwash capacity of 36 GPM
- valves use all brass material
- self adjusting backwash controller
- engineered for commercial & industrial use
| Specification |
CQE-CO-02039 |
CQE-CO-02041 |
CQE-CO-02043 |
CQE-CO-02044 |
CQE-CO-02045 |
CQE-CO-02046 |
CQE-CO-02047 |
CQE-CO-02048 |
CQE-CO-02049 |
CQE-CO-02050 |
CQE-CO-02050A |
| Service Flow (GPM) |
9-11 |
10-13 |
15 |
20 |
35 |
60 |
75 |
185 |
200 |
245 |
390 |
| Backwash FLow (GPM) |
4 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
12 |
15 |
25 |
35 |
50 |
65 |
75 |
| Pipe Size |
1" |
1" |
1" |
1.5" |
1.5" |
2 |
2" |
2" / 3" |
3" |
3" |
3" |
| Electronic Control Valve |
5600 |
5600 |
2510 |
2850 |
2850 |
2900 |
2900 |
3150 / 3900 |
3900 |
3900 |
3900 |
| Filter Media Volume |
1.5 ft³ |
2 ft³ |
3 ft³ |
4 ft³ |
7 ft³ |
10 ft³ |
15 ft³ |
20 ft³ |
30 ft³ |
40 ft³ |
60 ft³ |
| PSI Range |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
35-60 |
| Grain Capacity |
45,000 |
60,000 |
90,000 |
120,000 |
210,000 |
300,000 |
450,000 |
600,000 |
900,000 |
1,200,000 |
1,800,000 |
| Brine Tank Capacity |
130L / 36G |
130L / 36G |
300L / 79G |
300L / 79G |
500L / 132G |
800L / 211G |
1000L / 265G |
1500L / 396G |
2000L / 528G |
2000L / 528G |
2000L / 528G |
| Mineral Tank Size (in.) |
10" x 54" |
12" x 52" |
14" x 65" |
16" x 65" |
21" x 62" |
24" x 72" |
30" x 72" |
36" x 72" |
42" x 72" |
48" x 72" |
63" x 83" |
| Brine Tank Dimensions |
18" x 33" |
18" x 33" |
23” x 47” |
23” x 47” |
29” x 52” |
34” x 53” |
39” x 55” |
51” x 52” |
51” x 63” |
51” x 63” |
51” x 63” |
| Space Required (in.) (L x W x H) |
30" x 20" x 64" |
32" x 20" x 62" |
39" x 25” x 75" |
41" x 25” x 75" |
53" x 31” x 84" |
58" x 36” x 95" |
71" x 41” x 95" |
91" x 53” x 192" |
98" x 53” x 192" |
103" x 53” x 192" |
118" x 53” x 203" |
| Quartz (lbs.) |
15 |
20 |
30 |
40 |
70 |
120 |
150 |
300 |
300 |
450 |
1800 |
Replacement Media
Product Manuals
Certification Test
Water Softener Product Data Sheet
Water Softener Safety Data Sheet
2900 Control Head Manual
General Commercial Tank Manual
15cu Softener Schematic
Crystal Quest One-Year Limited Warranty
CRYSTAL QUEST® warrants your CRYSTAL QUEST® Water Filter Systems for one year from the date of purchase (except filter cartridges and UV bulbs ) against all defects in materials and workmanship, when used in compliance with the Use and Care Manual. CRYSTAL QUEST® disclaims all implied warranties, including without limitation, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. If for any reason the product proves to be defective within one year from the date of purchase the customer would be responsible for all shipping charges and the unit should be shipped to CRYSTAL QUEST®. The entire system will be repaired or replaced without charge for the repairs or replacement. Please package your CRYSTAL QUEST® unit carefully to avoid damage in transit. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights which vary from state to state. CRYSTAL QUEST® assumes no responsibility for incidental or consequential damages; for damages arising out of the misuse of the product or the use of any unauthorized attachment. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
