Sediment, chlorine, corrosion or hardness are present in nearly every foodservice and food retail operation in the country. Waging battle against one or all of these enemies is tough since they all are present, thanks to a simple ingredient a kitchen can’t run without: Water.
Any water-fed equipment that requires high temperatures creates a “scale-friendly” environment. High temperatures cause the hard minerals in water to precipitate, creating solid scale deposits. One of the negative effects is that scale can act as an insulator, potentially causing heating elements to fail.
Hobart offers water softeners that virtually eliminate scale buildup and increase the life and efficiency of clients’ equipment.
Hobart’s Compact Water Softeners are designed to fit easily in a kitchen. Offering high flow rates—up to 16 gpm (gallons per minute)—the water softeners have casters, making them easy to move anywhere in a client’s operation. High-temperature compatible, they support temperatures up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hobart’s Whole House Water Softener is designed to soften the water for a client’s entire operation. Available with a maximum flow of 40 gpm in an overdrive configuration, it can also be configured for ultimate effluent quality for critical applications. Quick-connect adapters make for simple installation.
Additionally, Hobart offers water treatment solutions to accommodate a variety of equipment:
Warewash applications:
Hobart Warewash Systems with HydroBlend™ technology reduce or eliminate scale in clients’ warewasher’s booster heaters and extend the life of their heating elements.
Specialty water-fed, low-flow foodservice equipment:
The Reverse-Osmosis System from Hobart Service is specifically designed to meet the high-quality water standards of specialty water-fed, low-flow foodservice equipment such as steamers, proofers, and rack and deck ovens. The Reverse-Osmosis System can remove as much as 98% of the mineral deposits that cause scaling, providing the highest water quality available for equipment.
Cooking and bakery equipment:
For steam equipment, combination ovens and proofers, Hobart has a low-cost solution to scale and corrosion problems. The company’s Cooking & Bakery Systems feature HydroBlend technology, which helps “soften” and remove existing scale deposits while reducing future buildup.
Ice and beverage systems:
Hobart’s solutions for ice and beverage systems not only remove taste and odor caused by chlorine, but they also provide protection from mineral scale buildup and corrosion, extending the life of drinking systems and protecting fountain equipment.
Contact a Hobart Service representative to learn more about the company’s water treatment and water softening solutions or to determine the hardness of water being used.
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