Silica Removal Media TrappXT, close-up of small white rounded granules
Silica Removal Media TrappXT
Can you match this part’s SKU, size and connections to the system label or manual?
- Worth considering for
- Existing system owners who can match a part number and configuration before ordering.
From $352.50
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A documentation-based review of the manufacturer’s listing and specifications. How we reviewed it
Our assessment
The most useful starting point in this listing is its published chemical and physical properties: Magnesium Oxide (MgO) % 80% Calcium Oxide (CaO) % 10% Proprietary 10% Chemically inert, No metals present. That gives you a concrete detail to compare, but the decision still depends on the exact configuration and your intended use.
What the listing gives you
- Chemical and Physical Properties
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) % 80% Calcium Oxide (CaO) % 10% Proprietary 10% Chemically inert, No metals present — as listed by Crystal Quest. Use this as a comparison point for the matching model.
- Granular Size
1.2 to 3.4 mm — as listed by Crystal Quest. Use this as a comparison point for the matching model.
- Configuration choices are documented
Size: 0.5 cubic feet, 1 cubic feet, 1.5 cubic feet, 2 cubic feet
What deserves a closer look
- Fit comes first
A similar photograph or product name does not establish compatibility. Confirm the exact part and its position in your system with Crystal Quest.
- Look beyond the listed price
Keep the original model number and replacement record. Check whether the listing describes one component, a multi-part kit or a complete system.
- Compare the same configuration
The source lists 4 configurations. Use the model and part-number table below so that a size, package or optional component is not mistaken for a different specification.
These are our reading of the published information and our buying considerations. They are not measured performance results.
The specifications, in context.
Values below are published by Crystal Quest. Specifications may describe different configurations; read the model labels and compare the complete source tables in the reference section.
- Chemical and Physical Properties
- Magnesium Oxide (MgO) % 80% Calcium Oxide (CaO) % 10% Proprietary 10% Chemically inert, No metals present
- Granular Size
- 1.2 to 3.4 mm
- Specifications — Bulk Density
- 1,140 to 1,275 kg/m3
SpecificationsOriginal technical table 1 of 1
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Physical Properties | Magnesium Oxide (MgO) % 80% Calcium Oxide (CaO) % 10% Proprietary 10% Chemically inert, No metals present |
| Granular Size | 1.2 to 3.4 mm |
| Bulk Density | 1,140 to 1,275 kg/m3 |
All extracted specification rows 3 rows
| Published item | Manufacturer value | Source section |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Physical Properties | Magnesium Oxide (MgO) % 80% Calcium Oxide (CaO) % 10% Proprietary 10% Chemically inert, No metals present | Technical specifications |
| Granular Size | 1.2 to 3.4 mm | Technical specifications |
| Bulk Density | 1,140 to 1,275 kg/m3 | Technical specifications |
Multi-column comparison tables are preserved in full under Manufacturer reference.
Choose the configuration carefully.
A similar photograph or product name does not establish compatibility. Confirm the exact part and its position in your system with Crystal Quest.
Model & part-number reference 4 configurations
This is a reference table, not an ordering form. SKU and option names are reproduced from the manufacturer snapshot.
| Configuration | Part number / SKU | Listed price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cubic feet | CQE-MD-TX100 | $352.50 |
| 1 cubic feet | CQE-MD-TX200 | $705.00 |
| 1.5 cubic feet | CQE-MD-TX300 | $1,057.50 |
| 2 cubic feet | CQE-MD-TX400 | $1,410.00 |
Price snapshot from November 8, 2026. This is not a current offer or a stock confirmation.
Think beyond day one.
Keep the original model number and replacement record. Check whether the listing describes one component, a multi-part kit or a complete system.
- Match the exact model or SKU before relying on an installation diagram or replacement schedule.
- Ask what the quoted package includes and what must be supplied separately.
- Keep the manufacturer’s operating instructions with your service and replacement records.
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Can you match this part’s SKU, size and connections to the system label or manual?Our reading
The most useful starting point in this listing is its published chemical and physical properties: Magnesium Oxide (MgO) % 80% Calcium Oxide (CaO) % 10% Proprietary 10% Chemically inert, No metals present. That gives you a concrete detail to compare, but the decision still depends on the exact configuration and your intended use.
Who is Silica Removal Media TrappXT worth considering for?Best fit
Existing system owners who can match a part number and configuration before ordering.
What are the configuration constraints and installation requirements?Fit & plumbing
A similar photograph or product name does not establish compatibility. Confirm the exact part and its position in your system with Crystal Quest.
What are the ongoing maintenance and filter replacement considerations?Ownership costs
Keep the original model number and replacement record. Check whether the listing describes one component, a multi-part kit or a complete system.
Go back to the source.
The full product information below is supplied by Crystal Quest, including its own descriptions and claims. We have reorganized the typography and tables for reading. This material is separate from Elorova’s assessment.
Product overviewManufacturer material
Physical Characteristics:
Color: light grey
Silica Removal Trapp XT™ Media
Trapp XT is a high-purity magnesium oxide (MgO) media for advanced removal of silica, phosphates, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), heavy metals, and other contaminants from water. Formed into granular porous beads, Trapp XT works through physical adsorption and ion exchange. Contaminants are captured on the media’s surface area and macropores, making it especially effective against dissolved and colloidal silica that typical filters miss.
Made of about 80% magnesium oxide (MgO) and 10% calcium oxide (CaO), Trapp XT also naturally raises pH without the use of chemicals, helping reduce corrosion and scale buildup. It is used in both drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
Technical specificationsManufacturer material
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Chemical and Physical Properties | Magnesium Oxide (MgO) % 80% Calcium Oxide (CaO) % 10% Proprietary 10% Chemically inert, No metals present |
| Granular Size | 1.2 to 3.4 mm |
| Bulk Density | 1,140 to 1,275 kg/m3 |
Included parts & replacementsManufacturer material
Safety and Product Data Sheets:
What this review is based on.
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We have not purchased or installed this product, conducted a laboratory evaluation, or independently confirmed the manufacturer’s treatment and certification claims. We do not copy retailer star ratings into an Elorova rating.
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