{"product_id":"brita-purity-c-steam-starter-kit-c500-with-flow-meter","title":"BRITA Purity C Steam Starter Kit C500 With Flow Meter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BRITA Purity C Steam Starter Kit C500 is a water filtration system designed specifically for use with combi ovens, steamers, and other steam-based cooking equipment in commercial kitchens. The kit includes the filter head, a C500 cartridge, and a flow meter, giving operators everything needed to get the system running from the outset.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntreated mains water typically carries dissolved minerals — primarily calcium and magnesium — that accumulate inside steam generators, heat exchangers, and spray nozzles over time. The Purity C Steam cartridge targets these compounds through a combination of ion exchange and activated carbon filtration, reducing scale build-up and removing substances that can affect the taste and aroma of steamed food. In a busy kitchen, that translates directly into more consistent cooking results and fewer unplanned service calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor equipment operators, the practical advantages are straightforward:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces limescale accumulation inside steam circuits and generators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect heat exchangers and nozzles from long-term mineral damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilters chlorine and organic compounds that can affect food flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow meter allows accurate monitoring of water throughput for timely cartridge changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter kit format means no additional components are needed for initial installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward for a competent plumber or engineer — the unit connects inline to the cold water supply feeding the cooking equipment. It is important to size the filtration correctly for your water hardness and the volume of steam your equipment generates; the C500 cartridge capacity is suited to moderate-use sites, and harder water areas will see faster cartridge exhaustion. The flow meter takes the guesswork out of this by tracking actual water usage rather than relying on a fixed time interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit is well suited to sites running a single combi oven or steamer in moderate service — catering operations, care homes, schools, and smaller restaurant kitchens where equipment protection and consistent food quality are priorities. Sites running multiple high-volume steam appliances or operating in particularly hard water areas may benefit from a higher-capacity filtration setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure which filtration capacity is right for your water conditions and equipment, our team is happy to help you work through it before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198870065534,"sku":"CU282","price":272.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/cu282_newoct.jpg?v=1791824763","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/brita-purity-c-steam-starter-kit-c500-with-flow-meter","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}