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Commercial Water Filter Cartridge | Purity Steam 600 Replacement | For CU278 CU280 | BRITA 1033121
£171.23
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£205.48/ inc vat
- High Capacity Filtration
- Targeted Limescale Reduction
- Improved Flow Performance
- Simple Replacement
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Product Overview
Keeping your commercial steam oven or combi steamer in peak condition starts with the water you use. This genuine BRITA Purity Steam 600 replacement cartridge is the heart of your water filtration system, specifically engineered to protect your valuable equipment from the inside out. It's an essential consumable for any professional kitchen that relies on steam for cooking, baking, or regeneration, ensuring every dish is produced with pure, clean steam, free from taste-tainting impurities and damaging scale.
Designed for businesses that can't afford downtime, this filter cartridge tackles limescale head-on. By systematically reducing the carbonate hardness in your water supply, it prevents the build-up of scale that can clog jets, damage heating elements, and lead to costly repairs. It’s the perfect fit for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and contract caterers who already have the BRITA Purity Steam 600 system (CU278) installed and need a reliable, high-capacity replacement to maintain performance.
With an impressive capacity and an improved flow rate, this filter keeps up with the demands of a busy service without missing a beat. Swapping out your old cartridge is a straightforward job, getting you back up and running in minutes. Protect your investment, guarantee consistent results, and keep your maintenance bills down with the BRITA Purity Steam 600 replacement cartridge – the professional's choice for equipment care.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Capacity Filtration: Provides up to 5771 litres of filtered water.
- Targeted Limescale Reduction: Actively prevents damaging scale build-up in your steamer.
- Improved Flow Performance: Delivers up to 500 l/h, keeping up with demand.
- Simple Replacement: Designed for a quick and easy swap-out to minimise downtime.
- Taste & Odour Removal: Integrated carbon block removes chlorine for purer steam.
- Equipment Protection: Extends the life of your combi oven and reduces service calls.
- Official BRITA Quality: Genuine replacement part for guaranteed compatibility and performance.
- Free Recycling Programme: BRITA recycles your used cartridges, reducing landfill waste.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: BRITA
- SKU: CU280
- Dimensions: 520(H) x 249(W) x 249(D) mm
- Weight: 4.47kg
- Capacity: 5,771 litres (at 10°dH carbonate hardness, bypass 1)
- Max Flow Rate: 500 litres per hour
- Compatibility: Replacement for Purity Steam 600 Kit (CU278)
- Recycling: Free recycling programme available via BRITA
Expert Review and Insights
For any high-value bit of kit like a combi oven, the water you feed it is as important as the electricity. This BRITA cartridge isn't just a filter; it's an insurance policy against limescale, the number one enemy of steam equipment. It does its job quietly and effectively, ensuring boilers and jets stay clear, which is crucial for both cooking consistency and avoiding expensive engineer call-outs.
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- Pro: A must-have for protecting six-figure ovens from costly, preventable limescale damage.
- Con: It's a recurring cost, so you must budget for regular replacements.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Harbour View Hotel in Torquay was facing persistent issues with their primary combi oven. Slow heat-up times and inconsistent steam were impacting their busy breakfast and dinner services, leading to frequent and costly descaling call-outs.
"We were fighting a losing battle with limescale. Since fitting the full BRITA Purity Steam system and using these replacement cartridges, the oven has performed like new. Our food quality is more consistent, and we haven't had a single scale-related service call in over a year. It's just one less thing to worry about."
Robert Green – Head of Maintenance
The hotel completely eliminated emergency maintenance for limescale, saving an estimated £800 in annual call-out fees and preventing hours of critical equipment downtime.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Before you begin, turn off the water supply to the filter head.
- Release any pressure in the system using the flush valve on the filter head.
- Grip the old cartridge and twist to unlock it from the head unit, then pull downwards to remove.
- Insert the new BRITA steam 600 replacement filter, pushing it up into the head and twisting until it locks securely in place.
- Slowly turn the water back on and flush the new cartridge as per the system's instructions (usually for several litres) to activate it.
Keeping It Going
- Make a note of the installation date on the cartridge or in your maintenance log.
- If your system has a meter, ensure it has been reset to track the new cartridge's capacity.
- Keep an eye on water flow and steam quality. A noticeable drop can indicate the cartridge is nearing its end-of-life.
- To avoid any interruption to service, we recommend ordering your next replacement when your current one reaches 80% capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the complete filter system?
A: No, this is the replacement filter cartridge only (part CU280). It is designed to fit the BRITA Purity Steam 600 head unit, which is part of the full kit (CU278).
Q: How do I know when it's time to change the cartridge?
A: Your system may have a digital meter that alerts you based on water volume. Otherwise, a noticeable drop in water pressure or the reappearance of scale are signs it's time for a new BRITA Purity Steam 600 filter cartridge.
Q: Can I use this for my coffee machine?
A: While it will filter the water, this cartridge is optimised for the demands of steam ovens. BRITA offers a separate 'Purity C' range specifically tailored for coffee and espresso machines.
Q: What does this filter actually remove?
A: Its primary job is to reduce carbonate hardness (limescale). It also uses an activated carbon core to reduce substances that affect taste and aroma, such as chlorine.
Q: What does the 'bypass setting' mean?
A: The bypass on the filter head allows you to control how much water goes through the softening resin, letting you tailor the filtration level precisely to your local water hardness for optimal results.
Q: Is installation difficult?
A: Not at all. It's a simple twist-and-lock mechanism. Just ensure the water is off before you start. No special tools are required.
Q: What happens if I don't change my filter?
A: An exhausted filter will stop protecting your equipment. Limescale will begin to build up inside your steamer, reducing efficiency, affecting cooking results, and eventually leading to a breakdown.
Q: How do I use the free recycling service?
A: You can request a recycling collection directly from BRITA Professional's UK website. They provide the service to ensure the used cartridges are processed correctly and sustainably.
The BRITA Promise: An Investment in Kitchen Uptime
Choosing a BRITA filter is about more than just water; it’s about embracing a philosophy of prevention over cure. With decades of German engineering and water filtration science behind them, BRITA is a brand trusted in millions of homes and businesses to deliver purity and protection. For a professional kitchen, this translates into tangible business value. The BRITA Purity Steam 600 replacement cartridge is a small, recurring investment that protects a five-figure asset from its most common point of failure. It means fewer unexpected repair bills, no lost revenue from equipment downtime, and consistently high-quality food that keeps customers coming back. By choosing a genuine BRITA replacement cartridge for steam ovens, you're not just buying a consumable; you are buying operational peace of mind and the long-term reliability your business depends on.
Explore more from BritaWhy Targeted Filtration is Crucial for Steamers
Ever wondered why a specific commercial steam oven water filter is so important? Think of limescale as cholesterol for your oven's arteries. Standard water contains minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium carbonates, which are harmless when cold. But when heated to create steam, these minerals cling to surfaces and bake into a rock-hard solid. This clogs the tiny jets that spray water, coats the heating elements making them work harder, and can seize up the boiler. The BRITA Purity Steam technology is designed specifically to target and remove this 'carbonate hardness'. It’s not just a general filter; it’s a specialist that performs preventative surgery on your water supply, ensuring only pure H?O enters the high-temperature heart of your oven. This keeps it healthy, efficient, and reliable day after day.
Who Should Buy This?
Restaurants & Pubs
Essential for protecting combi ovens, ensuring consistent steaming for vegetables, fish, and regenerated meals without performance drops.
Bakeries & Patisseries
Guarantees clean steam injection for perfect crusts on bread and viennoiserie, preventing blocked nozzles from mineral deposits.
Schools & Contract Caterers
Maintains the reliability of high-use steamers across large sites, reducing equipment failures during busy lunch services.
Hotels & Conference Centres
Protects significant kitchen investments and ensures high-quality results for everything from breakfast buffets to large-scale event catering.
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