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SCA Water Chart

This water control chart shows the ideal ranges of total hardness and alkalinity in parts per million (ppm) of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) for producing excellent espresso and hot water using SCA-recommended scale control agents (SCAs). The chart indicates that water should fall within the labeled 'SCA Core Zone' to avoid off-flavors in beverages.

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SCA Water Chart

This water control chart shows the ideal ranges of total hardness and alkalinity in parts per million (ppm) of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) for producing excellent espresso and hot water using SCA-recommended scale control agents (SCAs). The chart indicates that water should fall within the labeled 'SCA Core Zone' to avoid off-flavors in beverages.

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Juan Carlos Escalante
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Water Control Chart

SCA' Core Zone' for Espresso Machines and Hot Water Boilers

300

Heavy Heavy
Dull Chalky
Sour Flat

250

200
Total Hardness (ppm CaCO 3)

150

100

50

Weak Weak
Sour Chalky
Sharp Flat

0
0 50 100 150 200
Alkalinity (ppm CaCO 3)

SCA "Core Zone" Colonna-Dashwood & Hendon


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