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should all be in this thread https://coffeesnobs.com.au/brewing-e...questions.htmlOriginally posted by squibcakes View PostOh thanks for the info, yes I found the group head bubbles a lot of hot water and I have to cool flush before every shot. Do you have info on the pstat adjustment or link to a site with that info? Thanks for for the ratio info - I'll try these too.
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I purchased the KH kit from an aquarium shop and confirmed my fears. The hardness of the tap water is approx 125 ppm. I then checked the filtered water and guess what, same level!
I contacted the manufacturer for advice and they have advised that the scale filter is not faulty. The way the filter works (SCL10) is that it doesn't remove the calcium but has a polyphosphate media that coats the metal surfaces on the coffee machine that prevents scale build up. This is why hardness test didn't change. However, they did clarify that this filter is not recommended for espresso machines because of the high pressures. Totally fine for other brewer type machines. The manufacture has suggested the K5650BB scale filter but I don't think you can buy in Aus.
I'm hopping the past months worth of use hasn't caused any damaged by this situation, I would say 125ppm is on the upper limit of border line too high.
Can anyone recommend any other scale filter I can plumb in line with my existing under bench filter system, WFA-12?
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Morning squibcakes,
This is the reason I only ever use rain water which is stored after initial pre-flush filtered (leaves & bugs& dust) and then inline filtered to provide the very best for serious coffee making!
Unless you live in an area where nasty air borne pollutants are present, use rain water and enjoy the advantage of forgetting calcium buildup!
Tastes great also!
So many people tell me ...yes they filter their water before use, can't filter dissolved calcium.
Cheers,
Mick.
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Hello again,
First filter is through a mesh gutter filter (leaves & big stuff) into a 100litre first flush tank which when filled overflows to main tank(1000lt) (& another mesh filter).
Once in main storage tank through one of those inline hose filters (coconut fibre , I think), and into the machine via rotary pump or hand filled in case of smaller machine. I like to have different machines from my vast collection of both domestic and commercial machines.
I never need to de calcify machines simply because I introduce no calcium!
I also have birds sitting around on the roof and still have eventual off flow thats clean!
Happy to provide pictures if interested,I'd have a go using your tank...after I confirmed water in is cleared somewhat!
Cheers,
Mick.
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A few updates since my last post....
I bought another water filter sent to reduce the total hardness, IN1218. Seems like a popular filter that can be used inline with your existing premium water filter to reduce hardness. Just what I needed.
Guess what... I did another test with my Hardness test kit and just like before, no change in the hardness reading from tap water to filter!!! @#$*&!! Fortunately I have been dealing with very understanding company and they confirmed that the filter was no good. Although not mentioned, I suspect a batch issue.... if you have that filter bought in last few months I would strongly recommend a water test.
I now have the Britta C50 (exchanged from IN1218) and confirm is doing the job! I even sent water samples to be tested which confirmed the same levels my test kit is reading for tap and filtered water. (Not the test strips they still suck) Phew!
in meantime we’ve had a lot of rain, which I collected about 10l with pots and pans and saw me through while water filter issue sorted out. 😃
On a side note, my Niche Zero showed up last week which I got on special and loving it!
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