Ascaso Steel DUO PLUS PID
| Maker | Ascaso |
|---|---|
| Boiler | Dual thermoblock |
| Brew boiler | Not listed |
| Steam boiler | Not listed |
| Water tank | 2 L |
| Plumb-in | Not listed |
| Voltage (US) | 120V version |
| Maker's water filter | Not listed |
What water does this machine require?
Ascaso hasn't published a limit our check can use for this machine yet, so the check can't give it a result. Whatever the maker does say is quoted below.
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- Total dissolved solids (TDS), 90–150 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total dissolved solids (TDS).
- Total hardness, 70–100 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total hardness.
- Iron, 0–0.02 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Iron.
- Free chlorine, 0–0.05 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Free chlorine.
- Total chlorine, 0–0.1 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total chlorine.
- pH, pH 6.5–8. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for pH.
- Total alkalinity, 40–80 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total alkalinity.
- Chloride, 0–30 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Chloride.
Will my water work with this machine?
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The maker's water guidance
From Ascaso's guidance for this model.
Total dissolved solids (TDS): 90–150 ppm
“T.D.S. ppm 90 150”
Total hardness: 70–100 ppm
“Total Hardness ppm 70 100”
The maker's own guidance conflicts on this point. We show each line and pick none.
Iron: 0–0.02 ppm
“Total Iron ppm 0.0 0.02”
Free chlorine: 0–0.05 ppm
“Free Chlorine ppm 0.0 0.05”
Total chlorine: 0–0.1 ppm
“Total Chlorine ppm 0.0 0.1”
pH: 6.5–8
“pH 6.5 8”
Total alkalinity: 40–80 ppm
“Alkalinity ppm 40 80”
Chloride: 0–30 ppm
“Chloride ppm 0 30”
Softened water
“Ascaso-USA recommends caution when using water softened with sodium and hydrogen based ion-exchange.”
From Ascaso's guidance for Ascaso Steel range.
Very pure water
“We recommend using water with a low mineral content.”
Water filter
“To prevent lime-scale problems, you can also use water treatment filters.”
Descaling
“Coffees/day Descaling >10 monthly 5-10 every 2 months 1-5 every 3 months”
From Ascaso's guidance for Ascaso equipment sold by Ascaso-USA (warranty terms).
Warranty
“Problems related to water damage, inadequately conditioned water not within manufacturer specifications, and scaling are not covered under warranty. Water treatment systems such as filter systems and cartridges must be maintained to ensure warranty coverage.”
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