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Commercial Water Filter Cartridge | Replacement Cartridge | For Purity Steam 1200 | BRITA CU279 CU281
£225.46
/ exc vat
£270.55/ inc vat
- High Capacity
- Reliable Limescale Reduction
- Improved Flow Performance
- Precision Fit
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Product Overview
Here’s the essential bit of kit that keeps your professional kitchen's most valuable assets in peak condition. The BRITA Purity Steam 1200 replacement cartridge is the official, high-performance filter designed specifically for your commercial steam and combi ovens. It’s not just a component; it’s a crucial defence against the costly damage caused by limescale, ensuring every dish you create is made with pure, perfectly treated steam.
This filter is a must-have for any catering business that relies on steam-based cooking, from bustling restaurants and hotels to school canteens and artisan bakeries. If your combi oven is the heart of your operation, this cartridge is the key to its longevity and reliability. It systematically removes scale-forming minerals from your water supply, protecting heating elements, jets, and internal pipework from the build-up that saps efficiency and leads to breakdowns.
With an impressive 10,800-litre capacity and an improved flow rate, this commercial steam oven filter cartridge delivers consistent, reliable performance service after service. It’s the smart, simple way to protect your investment, guarantee consistent cooking results, and avoid the headache of unexpected repair bills. Don't let hard water compromise your craft—keep your equipment pristine and your food perfect.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Capacity: Lasts for up to 10,800 litres, reducing replacement frequency.
- Reliable Limescale Reduction: Protects expensive equipment from damaging mineral build-up.
- Improved Flow Performance: Fills your appliance quickly at up to 500 l/h.
- Precision Fit: Designed specifically for the BRITA Purity Steam 1200 system (CU279).
- Easy Replacement: Simple screw-in design means minimal downtime during changes.
- Consistent Results: Ensures pure steam for better tasting food and perfect bakes.
- Equipment Protection: Extends the life of your combi oven, saving on repair costs.
- Free Recycling Programme: A responsible choice for environmentally conscious businesses.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: BRITA
- SKU: CU281
- Compatibility: Replacement cartridge for Purity Steam 1200 Kit (CU279)
- Capacity: 10,800 Litres (@10°dH, bypass 1)
- Max Flow Rate: 500 L/hr
- Dimensions: 520(H) x 249(W) x 249(D) mm
- Weight: 7.84 kg
- Recycling: Free recycling programme available
Expert Review and Insights
In my experience, the things that cause the biggest kitchen disasters are often the smallest and most overlooked. This BRITA filter is a classic example of preventative maintenance done right. It quietly protects a multi-thousand-pound machine, ensuring it runs efficiently day-in, day-out. For the price of a cartridge, you’re buying a whole lot of operational peace of mind.
Daniel Foster – Maintenance View Profile →
- Set & Forget: A genuinely reliable filter that protects your oven's internal components from scale.
- Requires Setup: You must know your water hardness to set the bypass head correctly.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Copper Kettle, a popular Lake District bistro in Keswick, noticed their state-of-the-art combi oven was taking longer to get up to temperature, affecting service speed during the busy tourist season. An engineer identified limescale build-up as the likely culprit, stemming from an exhausted water filter.
"We rely on that oven for everything from our morning pastries to our evening service. Swapping in the new BRITA cartridge was straightforward, and the performance boost was noticeable on the very next service. It's a simple fix that saved us a major headache."
Robert Mills – Proprietor
The new filter immediately restored the oven's heating efficiency, reducing steam generation times by over 10% and preventing a costly descaling service.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Always turn off the mains water supply to the filter head before starting.
- Unscrew the old, exhausted cartridge from the filter head (model CU279).
- Firmly screw the new BRITA Purity Steam 1200 replacement cartridge into place.
- Turn the water back on and flush the new system according to the manufacturer's guide to remove any carbon fines.
- Ensure the bypass setting on the filter head is correctly adjusted for your local water hardness.
Keeping It Going
- Keep an eye on your system's digital meter or set a calendar reminder for your next change.
- For best results, replace the cartridge proactively before performance starts to degrade.
- A drop in water pressure or longer oven heating times are signs a change is overdue.
- Take advantage of BRITA's free recycling scheme to dispose of your used cartridges responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the full water filter kit?
A: No, this is the replacement filter cartridge only. It fits into the BRITA Purity Steam 1200 filter head, which is part of the complete kit (CU279).
Q: How will I know when the filter needs changing?
A: The best way is to use the flow meter on your system. Alternatively, you can calculate its lifespan based on your water hardness and average daily usage and set a calendar reminder.
Q: What happens if I don't change it on time?
A: An exhausted filter will no longer protect your oven. Limescale will begin to build up, reducing efficiency, impacting cooking results, and eventually leading to a breakdown.
Q: Can I use this BRITA CU279 cartridge replacement for my coffee machine?
A: It's not recommended. This filter is optimised for the specific temperature and steam-generation requirements of combi ovens. BRITA makes other filters specifically for coffee equipment.
Q: Is it difficult to install?
A: Not at all. It's a simple, tool-free process of turning off the water, unscrewing the old cartridge, and screwing in the new one. Just remember to flush it before use.
Q: Why do I need to know my water hardness?
A: Water hardness dictates the correct 'bypass setting' on the filter head. This setting blends a small amount of unfiltered water to achieve the perfect mineral balance for steam, optimising filter life.
Q: How do I recycle my old cartridge?
A: BRITA offers a free recycling service for their professional cartridges. You can find details on their website to arrange a collection or find a drop-off point.
Q: Will this filter affect the taste of my food?
A: Yes, in a good way! By removing chlorine and minerals, it ensures the steam used for cooking is pure, leading to cleaner, more consistent flavours.
The BRITA Promise: An Insurance Policy for Your Kitchen
Choosing a BRITA filter isn't just about buying a spare part; it's about investing in operational resilience. For over 50 years, BRITA has been the benchmark in water filtration, building a reputation on German engineering and an obsessive focus on performance. This Purity Steam cartridge is the result of that legacy. It's an insurance policy for your most expensive and hardest-working equipment. Think beyond the initial cost and consider the long-term value: fewer engineer call-outs, no lost revenue from equipment downtime, and lower energy bills because your oven's elements aren't caked in performance-sapping limescale. It provides the kind of day-in, day-out reliability that lets chefs focus on food, not faulty equipment. This is the trust and peace of mind that comes from fitting a genuine, industry-leading component.
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You often see 'limescale reduction' on a spec sheet, but what does it really mean for your kitchen? Think of limescale as cholesterol for your oven's internal pipes and steam jets. Hard water deposits a layer of rock-hard minerals every time it's heated. Over time, these 'arteries' get clogged, forcing the oven to work much harder and use more energy just to reach temperature. Eventually, it leads to a total blockage and an expensive emergency call-out.
This BRITA water filter cartridge for catering appliances acts as a full-time guardian. It intercepts and removes those harmful minerals *before* they ever enter the oven. It's not just about clean water; it's about preventing the slow, silent damage that kills efficiency and leads to downtime right when you can't afford it. A single cartridge change prevents hundreds of pounds in potential repair and energy costs.
Who Should Buy This?
Restaurants & Pubs
Essential for protecting your combi oven investment and ensuring consistent quality for steamed and baked menu items.
Contract & Institutional Catering
Guarantees that vital equipment in schools, hospitals, and care homes remains reliable for high-volume daily service.
Hotel Kitchens
Maintains the performance of steam ovens used for everything from breakfast buffets to large-scale banquet functions.
Bakeries & Patisseries
Delivers the pure, mineral-free steam needed for achieving perfect crusts, textures, and consistent baking results.
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