HORECA
Water quality plays an important role in the food service industry. Not only does water quality determine the taste and quality of all
beverages served, it also determines the operating efficiency and longevity of water fed food service equipment.
As important as premium water is to a food service establishment's customers, so is the reduction in water related maintenance problems to the food service operator. Ice machines, steamers & combi-ovens, coffee, tea, & espresso machines, hot water dispensers, bread proofers, etc., are all susceptible to water related problems caused by sediment, hard water (lime scale deposits), corrosion and chlorine.
Combi Ovens - Steamers
Most equipment malfunctions associated with steamer & combi-ovens are water related. Poor water quality promotes the formation of scale deposits and increases the potential of corrosion occuring.
Expressos
98% of a cup of coffee is composed of water, so the quality of your coffe is most dependent on the quality of the water. Chlorine ruins the taste of coffee. Moreover, scale build-up on heating elements does not allow high enough water temperature for brewing which is also important for brewing a high quality coffee.
Ice Machines
The most fréquent water related problems associated with ice machines are lime scale deposits, evaporator pitting, bin corrosion and suspended solids plugging distrubution tubes and float valves.