{"product_id":"bwt-bestmax-premium","title":"BWT bestmax PREMIUM Water Filter Cartridge for Espresso Machines","description":"\u003cp\u003eBWT bestmax PREMIUM is the water filter most cafés choose for espresso. It protects your machine from limescale and adds magnesium – a natural flavour carrier – so coffee and tea taste fuller and more consistent. Machine Ltd is the New Zealand distributor of BWT water+more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale protection\u003c\/strong\u003e – a high-performance ion exchanger reduces calcium and carbonate hardness that causes limescale in boilers and heating elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e – BWT Magnesium Technology exchanges calcium for magnesium for a rounder taste in the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, neutral water\u003c\/strong\u003e – silver-treated activated carbon reduces chlorine, organic substances, odours and off-flavours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticle filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e – coarse and fine particle filters remove sand, rust and suspended matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-water-technology\"\u003eBWT filter selector\u003c\/a\u003e: slide in your daily water use and water hardness, and it recommends the right size and bypass setting and shows how often to change the cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a guide, on soft water up to 125 mg\/L (typical of most New Zealand town supplies, on bypass setting 3) the S treats about 1,070 L, the V 2,570 L, the XL 6,140 L and the 2XL 10,000 L, up to BWT's 12-month maximum. Capacities are lower on harder water. Not sure of your water hardness? Ask us and we can test it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e particle pre-filter, silver-activated carbon pre-filter, ion exchanger with BWT Magnesium Technology, activated carbon nonwoven with silver, particle fine filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/8\" via BWT besthead filter head (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–8 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e horizontal or vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \/ diameter (without bracket):\u003c\/strong\u003e S 368 × 88 mm · V 429 × 110 mm · XL 512 × 147 mm · 2XL 576 × 185 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge screws into a BWT besthead filter head – see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/water-filter-heads-fittings\"\u003eBWT Filterhead \u0026amp; Flush Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. Replace it when its capacity is used up or after 12 months at the latest, whichever comes first. Our technicians can install and change filters as part of a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/commercial-servicing-repairs\"\u003ecommercial service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs bestmax PREMIUM or bestprotect better for my café?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn soft to medium water, bestmax PREMIUM gives the best-tasting coffee. On hard or sulphate-rich water, or for combi ovens, choose BWT bestprotect, which also protects against corrosion and gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a filter head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo – the cartridge is sold on its own. You need a BWT besthead filter head, which stays in place when you change cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy at trade prices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cafés, technicians and resellers can apply for a trade account for wholesale pricing and box-quantity discounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Water Technology","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":67646710087970,"sku":"FS22P00A00","price":229.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"V","offer_id":67646710120738,"sku":"FS23P00A00","price":286.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":67646710153506,"sku":"FS28P00A00","price":516.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":67646710186274,"sku":"FS30P00A00","price":689.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/4517\/3026\/files\/mltd-bwt-bestmax-premium.png?v=1793316230","url":"https:\/\/machineltd.co.nz\/products\/bwt-bestmax-premium","provider":"Machine Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}