Empura Filtration

What should you look for in commercial filtration systems?

Review local water conditions, including sediment, hardness, and mineral content. Match the system's flow rate, total capacity, micron rating, connection size, and pressure range to the demands of the connected equipment. Install the system where cartridges can be replaced and the shutoff, gauge, and drain arrangements remain accessible.

Empura's filtration collection includes 1.67, 2, and 4 GPM systems with 0.5-micron sediment reduction and scale inhibitor. The listings identify applications for ice machines and, on selected models, coffee brewers, with stated equipment-output guidance from 800 to 2,000 pounds per day. Current systems identify Fast-Fit cartridges, pressure gauges, shutoff valves, 3/8-inch FNPT connections on applicable models, and NSF certification. They can support appropriate units in the Empura ice machine collection and the modular ice machine lineup.

Who uses commercial filtration systems?

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Bars
• Catering Operations
• Schools
• Healthcare Facilities
• Cafeterias
• Convenience Stores

Frequently asked questions about commercial filtration systems

Why is water filtration important for commercial ice machines?
Appropriate filtration can reduce sediment and address selected taste, odor, or scale concerns before water enters the machine. Scale and sediment can restrict water flow and affect ice quality. The correct treatment depends on water quality and the ice machine manufacturer's instructions.

What does a 0.5-micron water filter rating indicate?
The micron rating describes the nominal size of particles the filter is designed to reduce under its stated test conditions. It does not by itself describe every contaminant the cartridge treats.

How do you size a water filtration system?
Match the required flow rate and capacity to the connected equipment, peak water demand, incoming pressure, water quality, and service interval. Do not size only by the ice machine's headline daily production.

Does a scale-inhibiting water filter soften water?
Not necessarily. Scale inhibition is different from ion-exchange water softening. Review the cartridge's stated treatment claims and obtain a water assessment when hardness or scale is a persistent problem.

How often should commercial filter cartridges be replaced?
Replace cartridges at the manufacturer's rated capacity or interval, or sooner when pressure drop, flow reduction, water conditions, or equipment instructions require it. Record installation dates so service is not based on memory.