Rocket Espresso Rocket Giotto Fast
| Maker | Rocket Espresso |
|---|---|
| Boiler | Heat exchanger |
| Brew boiler | Not listed |
| Steam boiler | 1.8 L |
| Water tank | 1.8 L |
| Plumb-in | R version switchable; V version tank only |
| Voltage (US) | 115V |
| Maker's water filter | Not listed |
What water does this machine require?
Rocket Espresso publishes 2 limits our water check uses for this machine. Each is quoted in the maker's own words below.
| What | The maker's limit | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Total hardness | 40–70 ppm (our conversion of the maker's 4–7 °fH) | Written for this model. The maker's words for Total hardness. |
| Total hardness | 35.7–71.4 ppm (our conversion of the maker's 2–4 °dH) | Written for this model. The maker's words for Total hardness. |
Will my water work with this machine?
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The maker's water guidance
From Rocket Espresso's guidance for this model.
Total hardness: 4–7 °fH
“The water hardness must be between 4 - 7 °f (French) / 2 - 4 °d (German).”
Total hardness: 2–4 °dH
“The water hardness must be between 4 - 7 °f (French) / 2 - 4 °d (German).”
Water type
“The machine has to operate with clean soft drinking water. Never attempt to operate the machine with water of a hardness other than that specified in paragraph 3.5.”
Plumbed-in water
“The manufacturer recommends the use of an inline filter.”
Very pure water
“Use fresh, filtered water to fill the tank. Do not use distilled water (see par. 3.5 page 52).”
Where to buy
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