A clean water supply is the first step to ensuring excellent espresso and a reliable machine. This two-stage water softener and 10-micron filter system contains everything you need to connect your espresso machine to your water source and is designed for use with hard water. This filtration and softening system can be used for commercial purposes as well as for home machines in need of a more robust kit. Preventing lime-scale buildup will keep your coffee business humming along.
Commercial Water Softening and Filtration System
Description
Description
30-day love it guarantee
30-day love it guarantee
Home espresso is a big investment, and we want you to be 100% in love with your new setup. That's why we offer 30 days to return your machine if it's not the right fit. While return shipping and a small restocking fee are your responsibility (unless there's an issue with the machine, in which case we'll cover everything), we'll make sure the rest of the process is smooth and simple.
Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
In-stock items ship within 1-business day.
Free shipping on orders over $75. To be eligible for free shipping, the final order amount, after applying any discounts, including rewards points, must exceed $75.
Returns are accepted up to 30 days from the date the order was delivered. Smallware items must be unused. Open Box and Certified Pre-Owned are non-returnable.
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Need to Know
Water quality makes or breaks commercial espresso equipment. This two-stage filtration and softening system delivers café-grade water protection for coffee carts, mobile setups, and small cafés. Designed for hard water environments, it removes chlorine, limescale, and particulates while extending equipment life and preserving shot quality. The system includes everything needed to connect your cold water source to your espresso machine's braided line.
Key Features
- Two-Stage Protection: HCWS coconut shell carbon cartridge (10-micron GAC) removes taste, odor, chlorine, and particulates while inhibiting scale; HWS softener cartridge (10-micron) reduces total dissolved solids and prevents limescale buildup
- Capacity: 1,700 grains (approximately 1,000 gallons) at 2 GPM flow rate
- Complete Kit: Includes mounting hardware, cartridges, and connection fittings
- Homeland Cartridges: Manufactured by Holiday House Distributing and Omnipure Filter Company co-op
- Commercial-Grade: Protects internal components from corrosive chlorides and mineral deposits
Water composition varies dramatically by location. We recommend consulting local water experts before installation to ensure this system matches your specific hardness levels and pressure conditions. Some filtration is always required to protect commercial equipment — this system offers robust defense for demanding environments. Learn more about water's impact on espresso through Clive's Water 101 course with Third Wave Water, available exclusively at Coffee School.
What's Included
- Dual had filter system with bracket
- 10ft ⅜" LLDPE tubing
- Poly tube cutter
- Inlet/outlet: 1/4" male flare
- 3/8" angle stop valve to directly connect to cold water supply
- 3/8" T-off tree with line shut-off valve & bleed valve
- Pressure regulator with gauge
- Bleeder valve with 3/8" quick connect
- 10 Micron Softener (HWS)
- 10 Micron Coconut Shell Carbon - GAC (HCWS)
The Clive Difference
At Clive, we're not just selling coffee equipment — we're your long-term partner in the craft. Every machine we carry is hand-selected by our team of espresso obsessives, backed by real-world testing and years of industry experience. We offer unbiased guidance, lifetime support, and a genuine love for helping you find the setup that's right for you. From your first question to your thousandth shot, we're here.