Synesso ES.1

MakerSynesso
BoilerDual boiler
Brew boiler0.5 L
Steam boiler3.25 L
Water tank3 L
Plumb-inSwitchable (reservoir or plumbed)
Voltage (US)120V
Maker's water filterNot listed

What water does this machine require?

Synesso publishes 4 limits our water check uses for this machine. Each is quoted in the maker's own words below.

Water limits for the Synesso ES.1
WhatThe maker's limitWhere it comes from
Total dissolved solids (TDS)30–200 ppmWritten for this model. The maker's words for Total dissolved solids (TDS).
Total hardness3–5 gpg (51.4–85.6 mg/L as CaCO3, our conversion)Written for this model. The maker's words for Total hardness.
pHpH 6.5–8Written for this model. The maker's words for pH.
Ironat most 0 ppmWritten for this model. The maker's words for Iron.
Shown, but not used to decide (4)

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The maker's water guidance

What the maker says this machine needs from its water. This is machine care, not drinking-water advice.

From Synesso's guidance for this model.

  • Total dissolved solids (TDS): 30–200 ppm

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 30 - 200 ppm (parts per million)”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Total hardness: 50–85 ppm

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... Total Hardness - in ppm 50 - 85 ppm”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Total hardness: 3–5 grains

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... Total Hardness - in grains 3 - 5 grains (divide ppm by 17.1 to get grains)”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • pH: 6.5–8

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... pH 6.5 pH - 8 pH”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Chloride: 5–15 ppm

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... Chloride 5 - 15 ppm (any Chlorides can be corrosive and harmful)”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Total alkalinity: up to 100 ppm

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... Total Alkalinity Less than 100 ppm”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Total chlorine: up to 0 ppm

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... Chlorine 0 ppm”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Iron: up to 0 ppm

    “Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine. ... Iron 0 ppm”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), Water Standards table. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Warranty

    “Water Quality Standards for the ES.1. Using water that complies with the water quality standards listed below will help increase the longevity of your ES.1 as well as help ensure your coffee tastes great. Failure to adhere to the listed water quality standards will void the warranty of this machine.”

    ES.1 Water Quality Standards (1-page PDF 'ES.1 water-quality-standards', created 2023-04-17, synesso.com), intro. Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Warranty

    “Water used in the ES.1 must meet our recommended water quality standards. Our water quality standards are listed below.”

    ES.1 User Manual (PDF created 2024-04-30; file es1_user_manual_April-2024-1.pdf, synesso.com), Chapter 2, ES.1 Warranty (PDF page 11). Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

  • Water type

    “All water used in the reservoir should meet the specified water quality standards.”

    ES.1 User Manual (PDF created 2024-04-30; file es1_user_manual_April-2024-1.pdf, synesso.com), Chapter 3, Water Reservoir (PDF page 13). Source (opens in a new tab), saved October 28, 2026.

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