Water; First-Time Setup - Profitec LUCCA S58 User Manual

● Direct plumb kit
● Home Barista Starter Kit (courtesy of Clive)

Water

Espresso machines have specific requirements when it comes to water. There are two primary considerations:
filtration and hardness.
Filtration gets rid of tiny particles, such as sand or rust, in your water. If these particles were allowed to enter your
machine they could cause all manner of trouble, particularly by clogging the precise valves and mechanisms in your
espresso machine. Almost any water filter will do the job, whether it's the one built into your fridge, a Brita, or a whole
house filter. Ensuring that this filter is replaced in proper time will be important to ensure machine health.
Water hardness is equally important. First, use the water hardness test strips included with your machine to test the
water you plan to use with your machine. Ideally, we want a hardness of between 35-85 ppm (parts per million).
Hardness refers to the dissolved solids in your water. Common dissolved solids are things like magnesium, calcium,
and various forms of sodium. These dissolved solids are what make water, and therefore espresso, taste good. But too
much will result in scale buildup in your machine. Scale can cause irreparable damage to your machine by clogging
and forming a mineralized layer over the surface of metal parts. The process of descaling is even more damaging,
eating away at the machines metal internals. Luckily, scale can be entirely avoided by keeping your water hardness
within the recommended TDS range of 35-85 ppm.
There are numerous methods to soften your water should its dissolved solid content be too high.
A note on RO (Reverse Osmosis) or Distilled Water
Taste aside, espresso machines require some mineral content in order to function properly. Their steam boiler fill
probes, in particular, use the conductivity of water to detect the water level. With no dissolved solids, they'll overfill,
giving you water instead of steam. You ​ m
Water packets​ which are designed to offer ideal flavor and to be safe for your machine.
Reservoir Solutions
Our first recommendation is an ​
effective. Using RO water purchased by the gallon in combination with ​
option.
Direct Plumb Solutions
For machines that are plumbed in, we recommend our ​
need to ensure the water is safe for your machine and delivers the best taste for your espresso.
No matter what solution you pick we recommend testing the water coming from your machine's group head every few
months. City water hardness changes seasonally and softening systems wear out. Routine testing will ensure you keep
your machine safe.

First-time setup

First, there is a pair of connected cables that extend from the espresso machine - one with a black tip and one with a
white plastic tip. These must be routed to the under counter box and connected to their respective ports at the top right
corner of the rear face. Ensure these are firmly seated to avoid disconnection in the future.
Next, you'll need to connect the braided line which extends from the under-counter box to the espresso machine.
Thread the line up through the hole in your counter and attach it to the water inlet found on the underside of the
espresso machine at the back. Hand tighten and then apply an additional half-turn with an adjustable wrench.
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W ater Softening and Filtration kit​
. They're affordable, last 4-6 months, and are very
T hird Wave Water packets​
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