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BILT In Tank Rechargeable Water Softener / Particle Filter
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SKU: V725
Categories: BILT Water Treatment, Maintenance, Reservoir Type - Water Treatment, Water Treatment
BILT In Tank Rechargeable Water Softener / Particle Filter
This is a small insurance price to pay! Softens your water so that less limescale is built up inside your espresso machine – this is very important for semi-commercial machines with heat exchangers as well as many other electric pump-driven espresso machines.
Specifications:
- Resins are rechargeable for up to 6 months – recommended to recharge at least weekly with salt , whichever is sooner. Recharge and rinse before 1st use!
- Replace the unit every 6 months to avoid mold, fungal, and/or bacteria buildup. Replace sooner if the unit does not allow water to flow through after a recharge and after confirming the electrical pump does intake water through the hose without the softener
- Can be used in most pump model espresso machines that have a water intake tube in the espresso machine’s reservoir.
- This can not be used in espresso machines with direct water/plumbed in connections or where there is a bottom feed of water from the reservoir (meaning water exits through the bottom).
- Measurements (approximate and subject to slightly change without notice): H 4 1/8″ x W 1 3/4″
- Canister Height: Approximately 2 inches and extension about 1 inch.
Notes:
- For Rancilio Silvias, the connection is loose. You can use a tie wrap to secure it to the hose.
- The resins expand after getting wet.
- Warning: Upon receipt and use, please make sure that the canister does not leak resins. Sometimes the screen breaks or moves during shipping (even after being well packed), and resins will fall out).
- Please note, due to health reasons, that water softeners are not returnable under our return policy.
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The water softener must be inspected for damage and regenerated with salt prior to use.
- Replaces NE454 NE.454
- Replaces 7374012 Bezzera Water Softener – BZ02 & BZ07
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Can I use this with my Lelit Victoria? I purchased the Lelit 70L water filter but the filter would only lay flat in the water reservoir. Thank you in advance. Brad
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Q Can I use this with my Lelit Victoria? I purchased the Lelit 70L water filter but the filter woul...... Read more answer nowAsked by Brad Lawrence on January 14, 2025 2:29 pmAnswered by the admin
Yes, you can, BUT the Oscar should not be used in conjunction with the Lelit softener.
will this work for a vbm HE machine
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Answered by the admin
Only ones without a hose. If the VBM has 2 hoses, the V725 water softener gets attached to the longer hos after recharging it.
Will this work on the LELIT PL41TEM?
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Answered by the admin
In some cases of older machines, the water tank opening is not large enough for this water softener. Please make sure the opening on the water tank is 2" or larger.
Hello, Would this work with the Bezzera Aria Pid? And will this be enough?
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Q Hello, Would this work with the Bezzera Aria Pid? And will this be enough? answer nowAsked by cincula1991 on July 15, 2024 12:39 amAnswered by the admin
Yes, this should work on the the Bezzera Aria espresso machines. Unfortunately, we can not answer the second part because it depends upon your water hardness and how often the filter is recharged.
Can you use these with Olympia Cremina and Olympia Maximatic espresso machines?
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Q Can you use these with Olympia Cremina and Olympia Maximatic espresso machines? answer nowAsked by Matthew on April 24, 2024 9:35 pmA
Sorry, these can not.
Will this work in the Breville Touch Impressa?
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Q Will this work in the Breville Touch Impressa? answer nowAsked by Jeff Hitchings on December 9, 2023 10:31 amAnswered by the admin
Sorry, we believe it will not.
Did I read correctly that I need to regenerate the softener with salt prior to the first use?
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Q Did I read correctly that I need to regenerate the softener with salt prior to the first use? answer nowAsked by gjtransact on June 14, 2023 5:03 pmAnswered by the admin
Yes.
Will this work on the Lelit PL60PLUST Diana machine?
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Q Will this work on the Lelit PL60PLUST Diana machine? answer nowAsked by Logan on May 24, 2023 9:21 pm
When will Lelit water softeners be back in stock?
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Q When will Lelit water softeners be back in stock? answer nowAsked by Mario Michel on April 1, 2023 7:39 pmAnswered by the admin
Sorry, we do not have an ETA.
Does it fit Mara X?
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Sorry, this water softener does not fit as the holder on the Lelit VIP line are narrower.
Will this work in a bezzera bz10?
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Answered by the admin
Only if the reservoir is fully open on top, and not just a round hole opening.
Will this fit the Lelit PL91T?
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Answered by the admin
Sorry, we can only recommend the Lelit mC747 for the Victoria.
Hi, will this work with the La Nuova Era Cuadra V2?
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Q Hi, will this work with the La Nuova Era Cuadra V2? answer nowAsked by Hyun on March 30, 2021 11:54 amAnswered by the admin
Yes, it should work.
Does this add sodium to the water?
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As far as we know, it does not.
Hi I ordered this for my rancilio silvia https://www.1st-line.com/buy/ascaso-24-lt-in-tank-water-softener-particle-filter/
The fit of the pipe is very loose on my machine (2020 model). But one of your videos recommended it for the Silvia.
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Q Hi I ordered this for my rancilio silvia https://www.1st-line.com/buy/ascaso-24-lt-in-tank-water-...... Read more answer nowAsked by Sanjeev on September 1, 2020 4:03 pmA I'm an amateur with limited experience, though I've had my machine for 9 years with no (apparent) evidence of Lime disease(?) I have not descaled, so much has to do with the quality/make up of the water (and your pipes). I suspect those numbers are available. Downside to this device is that it may put extra strain on the motor, so if you remove it, I would put a little filter (I just removed the gel from the acaso and use that) at the end of the hose.
“Ascaso In Tank Rechargeable Water Softener / Particle Filter“ is only about half full and the picture on your webpage shows it about 7/8th full I haven’t removed it from the plastic wrap.
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Q “Ascaso In Tank Rechargeable Water Softener / Particle Filter“ is only about half full and the pi...... Read more answer nowAsked by Luke on June 29, 2020 4:12 pmA When placed in water the material expands and fills the entire filter.
Can this item"Ascaso In Tank Rechargeable Water Softener / Particle Filter" be used on Lelit PL62T machine to replace the Lelit in tank filter?
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Q Can this item"Ascaso In Tank Rechargeable Water Softener / Particle Filter" be used on Lelit PL62...... Read more answer nowAsked by June on May 31, 2020 1:58 amAnswered by the admin
Sorry, we do not recommend this because we are unsure of any damage that may occur.
I have charged and placed the water filter in the tank of my Vibiemme Domobar Double Boiler. I originally made sure that the filter was sitting at the bottom of the tank. Yesterday, the machine started making a bad sound. I opened it up to see that the filter had started floating (the instructions tell you that it needs to stay down on the bottom). How could that happen and what can I do to prevent it?
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Q I have charged and placed the water filter in the tank of my Vibiemme Domobar Double Boiler. I or...... Read more answer nowAsked by Robert Jones on November 27, 2019 2:08 pmAnswered by the admin
Please make sure to recharge and then rinse the water softener before use. The water softener needs to be filled with water before insertion.
Best is to try to stand the water softener so the hose is vertical, but this is not always possible.
Will this work on ECM Classika?
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Answered by the admin
Only if you have the clear vinyl hose that came with the machine. This hose attaches to the adapter on the bottom of the reservoir and the other side connects to this water softener.
Will this work with a Gaggia Classic?
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Although we can not guarantee it as we do not carry the Gaggia Classic espresso machine, it should work as reported by some of our customers.
Will this fit a lelit pl41tem ?
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Yes.
I have a Vibiemme Domobar Junior. Will this fit and work on the machine?
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Q I have a Vibiemme Domobar Junior. Will this fit and work on the machine? answer nowAsked by Mark on March 1, 2019 7:01 pmAnswered by the admin
Yes, it should fit through the opening on the top of the reservoir. Please make sure to connect to the longer hose first before dropping it in.
Is this "Ascaso 24 LT In Tank Water Softener / Particle Filter" the right replacement for the water softener on my La Nuova Era Cuadra machine?
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Q Is this "Ascaso 24 LT In Tank Water Softener / Particle Filter" the right replacement for the wat...... Read more answer nowAsked by Simeon Warner on February 26, 2019 1:53 pmAnswered by the admin
Yes, this one can be used.
What is the procedure for recharging? Since your web page change I haven't been able to find it.
Thanks
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Q What is the procedure for recharging? Since your web page change I haven't been able to find it. ...... Read more answer nowAsked by RonT49424 on November 27, 2017 4:36 amAnswered by the admin
Hello,
Here is a link to the instructions.
George (verified owner) –
does a googm job
Rob Jones (verified owner) –
By all means by this filter. Once it starts floating in your water tank, your pump will sound terrible and your machine will fail. At least you’ll have no likesxale.
Cathy –
If the filter was floating why did you not fix it? It states that is should not float. Maybe this was caused by your own fault? Don’t understand why you blame the filter?
amnnor –
I’m an amateure with limited experience, though
I’ve had my machine for 9 years with no (apparent) evidence of Lime disease(?) I have not descaled, so much has to do with the quality/make up of the water (and your pipes). I suspect those numbers are available.
Downside to this device is that it may put extra strain on the motor, so if you remove it, I would put a little filter (I just removed the gel from the acaso and use that) at the end of the hose.
Louis B –
I use this in my Vibiemme DB to prevent limescale buildup. You recharge the filter with Salt monthly and replace the filter annually. 1st-Line offers excellent support for this product and/or any of the products on their web site.
Daniel C –
I tested the performance of the in-tank softener. The water in the expresso machine had a hardness of less than 1 grain. when properly regenerated this softener cartridge works well and will protect my machine from scaling
Hiroyuki K –
I use this for 3 months with Lelit Victoria 91T. Every time when finished, I carefully check water line, tank and groundhead for residues. I don’t find any issues. Keep my machine clean. I recommend.
Michael T –
I have soft water where I live and thought I wouldn’t need this but found out I did. Even with soft water i was having lime scale build up. Seems to do the job.
Ram M –
These water softeners work as described. I use them in my Ala Di Vittoria Valentina heat-exchanger machine and they seem to be doing the job nicely.
Todd W –
Using one of these for my heat exchange machine. Easy to install and has reduced the hardness of my water. Makes sense to put one in the tank
Nicholas K –
One very important item for any machine. Easy to install and maintain. Just follow the directions and it will protect your investment.
James R C –
Use this in both Vibiemme Double Domobar and Miss Silvia. Easy to install and recharge. Follow the instructions. Makes good water.
Eric J (verified owner) –
I tested our filtered water from our fridge at 110ppm calcium hardness, considered moderately hard water. I then tested the water coming from our espresso machine after installing the filters (we needed 2, one for the coffee intake and 1 for the steamer) and assured enough water had passed through it to make sure filtered water was coming out. After installing the filters the water tested at less than 10ppm calcium hardness, the lowest my Taylor drop test is capable of indicating, so it’s possible it could actually be lower. I don’t have a test for magnesium, but I would be willing to believe it would be similar to the calcium filtered. I will test again at the 2 week recharge recommendation and see where the numbers are after some use. Overall I’m happy with the calcium reduction from such an inexpensive solution.
Me Lee (verified owner) –
Although this filter is next to near impossible to find on this website, (why is that exactly, I don’t know,) but now that you’ve found it, buy a few. I purchased a few of them just in case the prices of water softeners go through the roof. Remember, plan ahead! The picture I uploaded is of my highly modified Lelit Mara X V2, in July of 2023. Everyone at 1st Line is amazing, and they only carry products that are the highest in quality. I have shopped ALLLL around – and I’m hooked to this website!