Vapor Boss Steam System
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Water Conditioning
It is recommended to supply the Vapor Boss ES600 with clean low mineral content water (distilled water) to
help prevent scale build-up. Even though the ES600 is engineered to minimize scale formation, scale
development depends on the hardness of your water and the number of hours the equipment operates.
Most tap water sources are full of minerals, which form scale during operation. It is this scale which could
lead to early component failure.
Your water utility can tell you about the mineral content of your water. For ES600 optimal performance and
component longevity, water should have between 10 and 30 parts per million (PPM) total dissolved solids
(TDS) and should have a pH (acidity rating) of 7.0 or higher.
Using distilled water, especially in areas with hard tap water, will provide longer life to the unit,
higher steam capacity, and reduce maintenance requirements.
If you notice a reduction in steam production, check the unit for scale build-up. Heavy scale reduces the
unit’s ability to boil water, and may cause the boiler to overheat and burn out. (See p.16 “Maintenance”
section for information about removing mineral deposit build up.)
