BRITA Purity C Steam Starter Kit C1100 Without Flow Meter - Advantage Catering Equipment

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BRITA Purity C Steam Starter Kit C1100 Water Filter

SKU: CU285

£272.00(£326.40 inc VAT)

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The BRITA Purity C Steam Starter Kit C1100 is a water filtration system designed specifically for use with steam-generating commercial cooking equipment. It connects inline between the mains water supply and the appliance, treating water before it enters the boiler or steam generator. The kit includes the filter head, housing, and cartridge — everything needed to get the system operational without a flow meter, making it a straightforward installation for sites where that additional monitoring is not required.

In a busy commercial kitchen, the quality of water fed into combi ovens and steamers has a direct bearing on equipment longevity and food output. Untreated mains water containing calcium, magnesium, and other dissolved minerals will gradually deposit scale inside boilers and steam generators. Over time, this reduces heating efficiency, increases energy consumption, and can lead to expensive servicing or early component failure. A properly specified water filter addresses this at source, before any damage occurs.

Running treated water through your steam equipment delivers a number of tangible operational benefits:

  • Reduces limescale build-up inside boilers and steam generators
  • Helps protect heating elements and internal components from mineral corrosion
  • Supports more consistent steam quality, which can affect cooking results
  • Lowers the frequency of descaling cycles, reducing kitchen downtime
  • Helps extend the serviceable life of high-value cooking equipment

Installation is straightforward — the system is wall-mounted and connects to the cold water feed ahead of the appliance. No specialist tools are required beyond standard plumbing fittings, though the connection point and available space should be checked before ordering. This kit does not include a flow meter; if your site requires cartridge change monitoring based on water throughput, a version with a flow meter is available in the range.

The C1100 is well suited to kitchens running combi ovens in the 6 to 10 grid range, or similar-capacity steamers, where water hardness is a known concern. It is commonly specified in hotels, contract catering operations, and restaurants with continuous steam cooking through a service period. For higher-volume sites running multiple large-format ovens, a higher-capacity filter configuration may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this cartridge capacity matches your water hardness level or daily steam output, we are happy to talk it through before you order.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if the C1100 cartridge is the right capacity for my kitchen?

Cartridge sizing depends on two factors: your local water hardness and the daily steam output of your equipment. The C1100 is generally suited to kitchens running one combi oven in the 6 to 10 grid range with moderate water hardness. If you are in a hard water area or running equipment through extended service periods, it is worth checking your usage against the cartridge's rated capacity before committing — we can help you work through this.

Does this kit need a flow meter to work correctly?

No — the system operates without a flow meter, which is why this version suits installations where simplicity is preferred. The trade-off is that you will need to track cartridge changes based on a time interval or a manual assessment rather than a measured water throughput reading. If your site operates in a very hard water area or has high daily steam usage, a kit with a flow meter fitted gives you a more precise indication of when the cartridge needs replacing.

Can this filter be fitted to any combi oven or steamer?

The Purity C system is compatible with the vast majority of commercial combi ovens and steamers that draw from a cold mains water supply, provided the connection is made inline ahead of the appliance. It is worth confirming the inlet connection size and available clearance at the install point before ordering, particularly in compact kitchen layouts where space around the appliance is limited.
BRITA Purity C Steam Starter Kit C1100 Water Filter

£272.00(£326.40 inc VAT)

£272.00(£326.40 inc VAT)

The BRITA Purity C Steam Starter Kit C1100 is a water filtration system designed specifically for use with steam-generating commercial cooking equipment. It connects inline between the mains water supply and the appliance, treating water before it enters the boiler or steam generator. The kit includes the filter head, housing, and cartridge — everything needed to get the system operational without a flow meter, making it a straightforward installation for sites where that additional monitoring is not required.

In a busy commercial kitchen, the quality of water fed into combi ovens and steamers has a direct bearing on equipment longevity and food output. Untreated mains water containing calcium, magnesium, and other dissolved minerals will gradually deposit scale inside boilers and steam generators. Over time, this reduces heating efficiency, increases energy consumption, and can lead to expensive servicing or early component failure. A properly specified water filter addresses this at source, before any damage occurs.

Running treated water through your steam equipment delivers a number of tangible operational benefits:

  • Reduces limescale build-up inside boilers and steam generators
  • Helps protect heating elements and internal components from mineral corrosion
  • Supports more consistent steam quality, which can affect cooking results
  • Lowers the frequency of descaling cycles, reducing kitchen downtime
  • Helps extend the serviceable life of high-value cooking equipment

Installation is straightforward — the system is wall-mounted and connects to the cold water feed ahead of the appliance. No specialist tools are required beyond standard plumbing fittings, though the connection point and available space should be checked before ordering. This kit does not include a flow meter; if your site requires cartridge change monitoring based on water throughput, a version with a flow meter is available in the range.

The C1100 is well suited to kitchens running combi ovens in the 6 to 10 grid range, or similar-capacity steamers, where water hardness is a known concern. It is commonly specified in hotels, contract catering operations, and restaurants with continuous steam cooking through a service period. For higher-volume sites running multiple large-format ovens, a higher-capacity filter configuration may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this cartridge capacity matches your water hardness level or daily steam output, we are happy to talk it through before you order.