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Commercial Water Filter Kit | Purity Steam 1200 | Limescale Reduction | BRITA CU279
£1,080.48
/ exc vat
£1,296.58/ inc vat
- High Capacity
- Digital Display
- Reliable Limescale Reduction
- Optimised for Steam
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Product Overview
Thinking about how to shield your kitchen's most crucial workhorse? The BRITA Purity Steam 1200 filter kit is the professional's choice for protecting high-performance commercial steam and combination ovens. It’s an indispensable piece of kit designed to tackle hard water head-on, ensuring your equipment runs smoothly, efficiently, and without the threat of costly limescale damage.
This system is built for the demanding pace of busy hospitality environments, from large hotel kitchens and event caterers to bustling bakeries and restaurants. If you're running a 10 or 20-grid combi oven, this isn't a luxury; it's a necessity. It purifies your water supply at the source, preventing the mineral build-up that clogs steam jets, damages heating elements, and ultimately leads to inconsistent cooking results and expensive repair bills.
Boasting a huge 10,800-litre capacity, a clever digital display for at-a-glance monitoring, and the flexibility to be installed vertically or horizontally, this is a true set-and-forget solution. By investing in a reliable BRITA boiler limescale filter system, you're not just buying a filter—you're securing your oven's performance, guaranteeing food quality, and taking control of your maintenance budget.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Capacity: Enjoy an enormous 10,800-litre capacity for longer service intervals.
- Digital Display: Accurately monitors water usage, so you know exactly when to change.
- Reliable Limescale Reduction: Protects expensive oven components from damaging mineral build-up.
- Optimised for Steam: Keeps fine steam jets clear for perfectly consistent cooking results.
- High Flow Performance: Delivers up to 500 l/h, easily meeting peak demands.
- Flexible Installation: Can be installed vertically or horizontally to fit into tight spaces.
- Adapted Bypass Settings: Easily configured for different steamer and oven models.
- Free Recycling Programme: BRITA offers a simple and free way to recycle spent cartridges.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: BRITA
- SKU: CU279
- Dimensions: 550(H) x 228(W) x 228(D) mm
- Weight: 18.5 kg
- Capacity: 10,800 litres (at 10°dH, bypass 1)
- Flow Rate: Up to 500 litres per hour
- Monitoring: Digital usage display
- Operation: Can be operated vertically or horizontally
- Primary Function: Limescale reduction for combi and steam ovens
Expert Review and Insights
In my line of work, the vast majority of steam oven failures trace back to one culprit: limescale. The BRITA Purity Steam system is one of the most effective and dependable shields against this. It’s not just about preventing that one catastrophic breakdown; it’s about maintaining the day-to-day efficiency and cooking consistency that professionals rely on. This unit delivers that peace of mind exceptionally well.
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- Clear Monitoring: The digital display removes all guesswork from cartridge changes, maximising value.
- Initial Bulk: It’s a substantial unit, so you'll need to allocate dedicated space nearby.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Parkside Brasserie in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was struggling with their 20-grid combi oven. Inconsistent steaming and frequent, costly engineer call-outs to descale the boiler were disrupting service and straining their budget.
"Our combi is the engine room of our kitchen, but the constant battle with limescale was a real headache. Since we had the BRITA Purity Steam 1200 filter kit fitted, the performance is back to factory-fresh. The steam is powerful and consistent, and our dishes have never been better."
Robert Mills – Executive Chef
The brasserie has seen a 90% reduction in limescale-related maintenance issues and completely eliminated mid-service cooking inconsistencies.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Before buying, measure the intended location to ensure the unit will fit. Remember it can be installed on its side.
- Installation must be carried out by a qualified engineer to connect it to the mains water supply correctly.
- Ensure the engineer sets the correct bypass level based on your local water hardness and oven requirements.
- The system must be flushed thoroughly after a new cartridge is installed, as per the manufacturer's instructions.
Keeping It Going
- Keep an eye on the digital display. Order a replacement cartridge when it shows capacity is getting low.
- Always have at least one BRITA Purity replacement cartridge on hand to avoid any downtime.
- When changing the cartridge, ensure the water supply is turned off and pressure is released.
- Take advantage of BRITA's free recycling service for your used cartridges to minimise environmental impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What exactly does this filter remove from the water?
A: Its primary job is to significantly reduce carbonate hardness (limescale), but it also filters out chlorine, heavy metals, and other impurities that can affect the taste and aroma of food.
Q: How will I know when to change the filter cartridge?
A: The integrated digital display accurately tracks water throughput and will clearly indicate when the cartridge has reached the end of its service life and needs replacing.
Q: Can I install this myself?
A: We strongly recommend that any water filter connected to the mains supply is installed by a qualified commercial plumbing or catering engineer to ensure it's safe and effective.
Q: Will this BRITA Purity Steam 1200 filter kit work with my specific brand of combi oven?
A: Yes, it's designed to be universally compatible with all major brands of 10 and 20-grid combination and steam ovens that require a mains water connection.
Q: What is the 'bypass setting' for?
A: The bypass allows your engineer to blend a small amount of unfiltered water back in. This is important for retaining some essential minerals and tailoring the water composition perfectly to your specific oven's requirements.
Q: Does it really matter if it's installed vertically or horizontally?
A: No, the Purity Steam range is specifically designed to function perfectly in either orientation, which is a huge advantage for fitting it into awkward or tight spaces.
Q: Why is filtering water for a steam oven so important?
A: Unfiltered hard water creates limescale build-up on heating elements and in steam jets. This forces the oven to work harder, uses more energy, causes inconsistent cooking, and eventually leads to very expensive breakdowns.
Q: How is this different from a filter for a coffee machine?
A: This filter is engineered for the high temperatures, pressures, and large water volumes of steam and combi ovens. It focuses on preventing scale in boilers and steam generators, which is a different challenge to flavour profiling for coffee.
The BRITA Promise: More Than Just Clean Water
When you choose a BRITA system, you're investing in more than just a piece of hardware; you're leveraging decades of German engineering and a global reputation for water filtration excellence. The true value of the BRITA Purity Steam 1200 filter kit extends far beyond its technical specifications. It's about long-term operational stability. By preventing limescale before it starts, you're not just dodging a huge repair bill; you're also ensuring your oven runs at peak energy efficiency, as clean elements heat up faster and use less power. You're guaranteeing the quality of your food, with pure, powerful steam producing consistent results day after day. It's the kind of reliability that allows chefs and managers to focus on a busy service, not on their equipment. This proactive protection is the smartest way to safeguard a five-figure investment and secure the heart of your kitchen for years to come.
Explore more from BritaNever Guess Again: How the Digital Display Maximises Value
What makes the digital display on the BRITA Purity Steam 1200 water filter so useful? It’s much more than just a timer. This clever unit accurately measures the volume of water that has passed through the filter, giving you a real-time status update on the cartridge's remaining life.
Think of it like the fuel gauge in your car, but for water filtration. Instead of just guessing based on a date you wrote on the calendar, the display tells you precisely when a change is needed based on your kitchen's actual usage. This simple feature is brilliant because it means you get to use every single drop of the filter's 10,800-litre capacity without waste, all while ensuring your expensive oven is never exposed to unfiltered, damaging water. It’s the key to getting maximum performance and maximum value, with zero risk.
Who Should Buy This?
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High-Volume Restaurants
Protect your combi oven and ensure consistent results for steamed fish and vegetables during the busiest services.
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Hotels & Conference Centres
Maintain your banquet and breakfast service equipment, preventing costly downtime that impacts guest satisfaction.
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Commercial Bakeries
Guarantee perfect, reliable steam injection for crusty breads and delicate pastries by keeping steam nozzles clear.
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Contract & Canteen Caterers
Ensure the longevity and reliability of essential cooking equipment in schools, hospitals, and large-scale staff canteens.
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