Water hardness is the silent killer of espresso machines. Too much mineral content causes scale buildup that clogs groupheads, damages heating elements, and blocks solenoid valves — often voiding warranties. These disposable test strips give you a precise hardness reading in seconds, so you know whether your current filtration is working or if you need to adjust before problems start.
Key Features
- 10 disposable strips for ongoing monitoring (retest every 3 months recommended)
- Simple dip-and-read process — results in under 60 seconds
- Measures total hardness in ppm or grains per gallon
- Works with any water source — tap, filtered, remineralized RO, or bottled
- Helps dial in filtration systems like BWT Bestmax or inline carbon filters
Pair these strips with Clive's filtration solutions and equipment care resources to keep your machine running clean and your espresso tasting its best.
Water hardness is the silent killer of espresso machines. Too much mineral content causes scale buildup that clogs groupheads, damages heating elements, and blocks solenoid valves — often voiding warranties. These disposable test strips give you a precise hardness reading in seconds, so you know whether your current filtration is working or if you need to adjust before problems start.
Key Features
- 10 disposable strips for ongoing monitoring (retest every 3 months recommended)
- Simple dip-and-read process — results in under 60 seconds
- Measures total hardness in ppm or grains per gallon
- Works with any water source — tap, filtered, remineralized RO, or bottled
- Helps dial in filtration systems like BWT Bestmax or inline carbon filters
Pair these strips with Clive's filtration solutions and equipment care resources to keep your machine running clean and your espresso tasting its best.
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