Crystal Quest 60,000 Grain Commercial Softener vs Crystal Quest 45,000 Grain Commercial Softener
Two of the water softeners in our best water softeners comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 60,000-grain single-tank softener listed at 12 GPM, 2.0 cu. ft.
Check price at AmazonBest for: 45,000-grain single-tank softener listed at 12 GPM, 1.5 cu. ft.
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Crystal Quest 60,000 Grain Commercial Softener | Crystal Quest 45,000 Grain Commercial Softener | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain capacityThe maker's published grain capacity. Missing values take the category minimum. | 60000 gr | 45000 gr | 36% |
| Flow rateSystem flow the official page publishes in gallons per minute, labelled as service or peak in the details. UV-only flow figures are not scored. Missing values take the category minimum. | 12 GPM | 12 GPM | 28% |
| WarrantyLimited warranty length the official page publishes, in years. Missing values take the category minimum. | Not listed | Not listed | 20% |
| NSF/ANSI 44 namedYes when the official page names NSF/ANSI 44 (or WQA certification to 44). Unstated counts as no. | No | No | 16% |
| Grain capacity (maker) | 60,000 grains (official product name) | 45,000 grains (official product name) | info |
| Flow rate (maker) | 12 GPM (official product listing) | 12 GPM (official product listing) | info |
| NSF/ANSI 44 (maker) | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Warranty (maker) | Not listed | Not listed | info |
| Resin volume (maker) | Single 2.0 cu. ft. | Single 1.5 cu. ft. | info |
| HydroPick score | 1.7/10 | 1.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Crystal Quest 60,000 Grain Commercial Softener
Better published figure on: Grain capacity.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest flow rate in this comparison (12 GPM)
- Warranty not published by Crystal Quest
Crystal Quest 45,000 Grain Commercial Softener
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
Watch out for
- Lowest flow rate in this comparison (12 GPM)
- Warranty not published by Crystal Quest
Verdict
Two Crystal Quest single-tank commercial listings. Official names list 45,000 grains and 1.5 cu. ft. versus 60,000 grains and 2.0 cu. ft.; both are listed at 12 GPM.
- Crystal Quest 60,000 Grain Commercial Softener: Crystal Quest: 60,000 Grains
- Crystal Quest 45,000 Grain Commercial Softener: Crystal Quest: 45,000 Grains