BRITA Purity Steam 1200 Replacement Filter Cartridge

This is a genuine BRITA replacement filter cartridge for the Purity Steam 1200 water filtration system, compatible with the CU279 head unit. It is designed to be swapped out at the end of its service life to maintain consistent filtration performance, ensuring the system continues to treat incoming water before it reaches steam-generating equipment such as combi ovens and steamers.

In a working commercial kitchen, water quality has a direct bearing on equipment longevity and food quality. Hard water deposits limescale inside boilers, heat exchangers, and steam generators, reducing efficiency over time and increasing the risk of component failure. The Purity Steam 1200 cartridge works by reducing calcium and magnesium hardness, as well as other impurities including lead and copper, before they reach sensitive equipment internals. Keeping the cartridge changed on schedule is what maintains that protection — a spent cartridge offers little meaningful filtration.

From an operational standpoint, consistent cartridge replacement supports:

• Reduced limescale accumulation inside steam-generating equipment
• More consistent steam quality, which can affect cooking results in steamers and combi ovens
• Lower risk of unplanned equipment downtime caused by scale-related faults
• Reduced frequency of descaling maintenance on connected appliances
• Protection for equipment warranties that require filtered water supply

Cartridge change intervals depend on local water hardness and the volume of water processed. In areas with particularly hard water, replacements will be needed more frequently than in softer water regions. It is worth checking the water hardness in your area and cross-referencing with the Purity Steam system's capacity guidance to plan a realistic replacement schedule.

This cartridge is suited to any site already running the BRITA Purity Steam CU279 head unit — whether that is a hotel kitchen, contract catering operation, or a restaurant relying heavily on combi oven cookery. It is not a standalone filtration solution and requires the compatible housing to function.

If you are unsure about your current water hardness, replacement interval, or whether this cartridge is the right specification for your setup, the team is happy to help you work through it before you order.