Slayer Espresso Slayer Steam Single
| Maker | Slayer Espresso |
|---|---|
| Boiler | Dual boiler |
| Brew boiler | 0.8 L |
| Steam boiler | 2.4 L |
| Water tank | 2.5 L |
| Plumb-in | Switchable (plumbing kit sold separately) |
| Voltage (US) | 120V |
| Maker's water filter | Not listed |
What water does this machine require?
Slayer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chloride | at most 30 ppm | Slayer Espresso's guidance for its range, which it says covers this machine. The maker's words for Chloride. |
| Total hardness | at most 9 gpg (154 mg/L as CaCO3, our conversion) | Slayer Espresso's guidance for its range, which it says covers this machine. The maker's words for Total hardness. |
Shown, but not used to decide (11)
- pH, pH 7–9. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for pH.
- Total hardness, 2–6 gpg (34.2–103 mg/L as CaCO3, our conversion). Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total hardness.
- Total dissolved solids (TDS), 50–200 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 alkalinity, 40–100 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total alkalinity.
- Chloride, below 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.
- Silica, below 10 ppm. Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Silica.
- Chloramine, below 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 Chloramine.
- Total chlorine, below 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.
- Total hardness, 2–6 gpg (34.2–103 mg/L as CaCO3, our conversion). Guidance the maker gives as an ideal, a recommendation or a care tier, not as a limit. The maker's words for Total hardness.
- Total dissolved solids (TDS), 75–125 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, at most 50 ppm. The maker's figure doesn't say what it's measured as. We're verifying it; until then it doesn't decide. The maker's words for Total hardness.
Will my water work with this machine?
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The maker's water guidance
From Slayer Espresso's general guidance.
pH: 7–9
“Water Treatment Requirements ... pH: 7-9”
Total hardness: 2–6 grains
“Water Treatment Requirements ... Total Hardness: 2-6 grains”
Total dissolved solids (TDS): 50–200 ppm
“Water Treatment Requirements ... TDS: 50-200 ppm”
Total alkalinity: 40–100 ppm
“Water Treatment Requirements ... Alkalinity: 40-100 ppm”
Chloride: up to 30 ppm
“Water Treatment Requirements ... Chloride: <30 ppm”
Silica: up to 10 ppm
“Water Treatment Requirements ... Silica: <10 ppm”
Chloramine: up to 0.1 ppm
“Water Treatment Requirements ... Chloramine: <.1 ppm”
Total chlorine: up to 0.1 ppm
“Water Treatment Requirements ... Chlorine: <.1 ppm”
Chloride: up to 30 ppm
“Chlorides also encourage pitting corrosion, which causes damage to the machine. Incoming water should have no more than 30ppm chloride content.”
Hardness, highest: up to 9 grains
“Reverse osmosis may be a good solution for water in the range of 6-9 grains of hardness and is mandatory for water above 9 grains.”
Total hardness: 2–6 grains
“The desirable range of hardness is 2-6 grains.”
Water filter
“All SLAYER Espresso Machines need to be connected to a carbon water filter to remove chlorine, sediments, odor, and undesirable tastes. This requirement is in addition to any other necessary water filtration systems.”
Remineralization: 75–125 ppm
“When blending minerals with the filtered water, target a TDS (total dissolved solids) value of of 75-125 ppm. Experiment with various TDS levels to determine what produces your preferred taste.”
Water filter
“Carbon filtration is necessary for all machines. For water with 3-5 grains of hardness, carbon filtration is likely the only necessary water treatment.”
Softened water
“An ion exchange system should be used in combination with a carbon filtration system and is especially beneficial for water in the range of 6-9 grains of hardness.”
Warranty
“IMPORTANT: Damage to or failure of your machine due to inadequately treated water is not covered under warranty.”
Testing
“SLAYER recommends testing water pre-and-post filtration by an experienced espresso technician during routinely scheduled Preventative Maintenance.”
Hardness, highest: up to 50 ppm
“Water hardness cannot exceed 50ppm, otherwise a water softener is needed”
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