Page 4 - Water Basics Brochure

KNOW YOUR WATER
SEDIMENT
Water often contains small, suspended particles such as sand grains and organic matter that are invisible to the human eye. High levels of these sediments can detract from the appeal of brewed beverages and can clog beverage equipment affecting its performance and increasing service costs. Simple Test: Hold a clear glass of water up to the light. It should appear crystal clear. If tiny particles or tints of color appear, the water may have a high level of sediment.
OFF TASTE AND ODORS
Disinfectants can give water a bitter taste and a strong odor. Other tastes and odors such
as “rotten egg” or musty smell result from naturally occurring elements and minerals in
both tap and well water. Achieving tasteless and odorless water is key for consistently high beverage quality. Simple Test: Draw a glass of water directly from the tap. Immediately smell it, and take a sip. If an off taste or odor is detected, the water may have a quality problem.
LIME SCALE
Natural minerals in water are the cause of lime scale deposits in beverage equipment. Excessive lime scale deposits will affect the performance of heating elements, reduce the volume of water in heating tanks and clog tubing which can result in higher service maintenance bills and energy bills. Simple Test: Check the hot water faucet or sprayhead on equipment for white lime scale deposits. The presence of lime scale indicates high mineral levels.
ENSURING QUALITY WATER
Installing water filtration or conditioning equipment can help minimize or eliminate problems associated with a less than optimal water supply. BUNN is your partner in navigating the advances of water filtering technology.
SEDIMENT FILTERS
CARBON FILTERS
INHIBITOR FILTERS
ION EXCHANGE SYSTEMS
Traps debris in tap water such as dirt, rust flakes and sand
Not intended
to correct water hardness or taste and odor problems
Helps to improve
taste and odor of beverages by oxidizing the surfaces of carbon particles so they
can attract and hold organics
Not intended to correct water hardness
Does not correct water hardness but reduces the effects by sequestering lime-forming minerals in water.
Not intended to correct taste or odor problems
These “water softeners,” exchange calcium and magnesium in the water for sodium. They are effective in reducing or nearly eliminating water hardness. However, “softened” water can cause overflow in coffee filter brew systems
(iced tea actually loves softened water) and water taste may be altered as well.