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Why Water Filtration for Steam Matters in Commercial Kitchens
Protect your Equipment and Enhance Food Quality
Steam can be a significant contributor to scale buildup, which can impact the efficiency and performance of commercial steam equipment over time. Simply being hot isn’t enough to eliminate contaminants. You need commercial water filtration to help reduce those undesirable elements, help extend equipment life span, and improve cooking consistency.
WHY WATER QUALITY FOR STEAM OVENS IS IMPORTANT
When water turns into steam, it leaves behind minerals like calcium, magnesium, and other dissolved solids. These substances do not evaporate – they linger and accumulate on surfaces (literally), forming limescale. While limescale isn’t harmful to human health, it’s a biggie for combi ovens, boilers, and heat exchangers.
Just 1/8th inch of scale buildup can increase energy usage by up to 25 percent.* Both combi and steam ovens are significant investments for c-stores, cafes, restaurants, schools, or hospitals. While they’re both necessary for locking in flavor and nutrients, you don’t want to keep replacing them. This is where solutions like steam water filtration
come into play to help maintain the quality of your equipment
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT WITH STEAM FILTRATION
The good news? Filtered steam solutions can reduce damaging impurities, particulates, and mineral content before they reach your equipment. Experience smoother kitchen operations, fewer breakdowns, and longer lasting equipment— keeping your steam and combi ovens running efficiently for the long haul.
FILTERING THROUGH YOUR OPTIONS
Let’s quickly run through the technologies that are tough on hard water.
FILTRATION SYSTEMS
When precision matters, steam water filtration systems can filter the smallest particles. Solutions like the Everpure Kleensteam® offer a combination of carbon filtration and inhibition technology for an all-in-one steam water filter.
REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO)
RO steam water filters are a powerful solution for removing impurities from water before it’s converted to steam. These systems utilize a semipermeable membrane to separate up to 97% of dissolved solids, minerals, and contaminants. The Everpure EZ-RO systems not only provide quality water but also help reduce water waste by up to 50%*.
*As tested by Pentair
SCALE INHIBITORS
This process targets chlorine and reduces mineral scale formation in your water. These solutions work by suspending dissolved calcium minerals, which are then flushed away during boiler drainage, helping to protect equipment. Products like the Everpure SR-X scale inhibitor minimize scale in commercial warewashing, steam, and boiler ovens.
Softening
Commercial Water softeners serve as a pretreatment by removing calcium and magnesium ions—the culprits behind limescale buildup. While it helps protect your system, softening alone doesn’t tackle TDS or other dissolved minerals. For optimal results, pair it with a high-efficiency MRS RO system to maximize water quality and extend equipment life.
KEEP YOUR COMBI & STEAM OVENS RUNNING AT PEAK PERFORMANCE
Water quality matters, especially when it comes to combi and steam ovens. The right water treatment enhances your customers’ food and beverage experience while helping your equipment perform reliably and efficiently.
Whether you need filtration for steam applications or broader foodservice solutions, we’ve got you covered.
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