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BWT besttaste Activated Carbon Filter Cartridge
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120
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BWT besttaste is a professional activated carbon filtration system designed to improve the sensory quality of drinking water for coffee machines, water dispensers, vending equipment and HoReCa applications.
The cartridge combines integrated particle pre-filtration with high-quality activated carbon. The filtration stages reduce coarse and fine particles, suspended solids, chlorine, organic substances and compounds responsible for unwanted tastes and odours. The result is cleaner water with improved taste and aroma, helping cold and hot beverages retain their intended flavour profile.
Unlike softening or demineralisation cartridges, BWT besttaste is primarily a taste and odour optimisation filter. It is particularly suitable where the incoming water already has relatively low limescale content but requires improvement in chlorine, particles or undesirable sensory characteristics.
The filtration process consists of several stages. A particle pre-filter captures coarse contaminants such as sand and rust. The main filtration stage uses special activated carbon granulate to reduce chlorine, organic compounds and off-flavours, while an additional fine-particle stage retains finer suspended matter.
BWT also states that the system reduces heavy-metal content and uses an activated-carbon fleece to help maintain consistently clear filtered water. The cartridge can be installed vertically or horizontally and is designed for use with the universal BWT besthead FLEX connection system.
A particularly useful application is pre-filtration before reverse osmosis. BWT specifically recommends the besttaste 20 cartridge with integrated pre-filtration upstream of BWT bestaqua ROC reverse osmosis systems. This makes it relevant not only as a standalone taste-improvement filter, but also as a protective pre-treatment stage for professional RO installations.
BWT besttaste is available in S, X and 20 versions. All three are designed for inlet pressures of 2−8 bar, water temperatures of 4−30°C, and BWT recommends cartridge replacement after 12 months.
Important: BWT besttaste should not be confused with BWT bestcare. Bestcare combines activated carbon with ultrafiltration for microbiological protection, whereas besttaste is an activated-carbon-based system focused primarily on particles, chlorine, organic substances, taste and odour improvement.
The cartridge combines integrated particle pre-filtration with high-quality activated carbon. The filtration stages reduce coarse and fine particles, suspended solids, chlorine, organic substances and compounds responsible for unwanted tastes and odours. The result is cleaner water with improved taste and aroma, helping cold and hot beverages retain their intended flavour profile.
Unlike softening or demineralisation cartridges, BWT besttaste is primarily a taste and odour optimisation filter. It is particularly suitable where the incoming water already has relatively low limescale content but requires improvement in chlorine, particles or undesirable sensory characteristics.
The filtration process consists of several stages. A particle pre-filter captures coarse contaminants such as sand and rust. The main filtration stage uses special activated carbon granulate to reduce chlorine, organic compounds and off-flavours, while an additional fine-particle stage retains finer suspended matter.
BWT also states that the system reduces heavy-metal content and uses an activated-carbon fleece to help maintain consistently clear filtered water. The cartridge can be installed vertically or horizontally and is designed for use with the universal BWT besthead FLEX connection system.
A particularly useful application is pre-filtration before reverse osmosis. BWT specifically recommends the besttaste 20 cartridge with integrated pre-filtration upstream of BWT bestaqua ROC reverse osmosis systems. This makes it relevant not only as a standalone taste-improvement filter, but also as a protective pre-treatment stage for professional RO installations.
BWT besttaste is available in S, X and 20 versions. All three are designed for inlet pressures of 2−8 bar, water temperatures of 4−30°C, and BWT recommends cartridge replacement after 12 months.
Important: BWT besttaste should not be confused with BWT bestcare. Bestcare combines activated carbon with ultrafiltration for microbiological protection, whereas besttaste is an activated-carbon-based system focused primarily on particles, chlorine, organic substances, taste and odour improvement.
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Activated Carbon Water Filtration
What BWT besttaste Does
BWT besttaste is a professional activated carbon filtration cartridge designed to improve the sensory quality of drinking water used in coffee machines, vending systems and water dispensers.
It reduces particles, chlorine, organic substances and unwanted tastes and odours, helping produce cleaner water with a more neutral and consistent flavour.
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Activated Carbon Filtration
High-quality activated carbon reduces chlorine, organic substances and compounds that can negatively affect the taste and odour of water and beverages.
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Integrated Particle Pre-Filtration
Incoming water first passes through an integrated particle filtration stage that helps reduce suspended matter and contaminants before the main carbon treatment.
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Better Sensory Water Quality
By reducing off-flavours and undesirable substances, besttaste helps water, coffee and other beverages retain a cleaner and more natural taste profile.
Filtration Technology
How BWT besttaste Works
Several filtration stages work together inside the cartridge to reduce particles and unwanted sensory components before the water reaches the connected equipment.
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Particle Pre-Filtration
The integrated pre-filtration stage reduces suspended particles such as sand, rust and other particulate matter from the incoming water.
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Activated Carbon Treatment
High-quality activated carbon reduces chlorine, unwanted organic components and substances responsible for unpleasant taste and odour.
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Final Carbon Fleece
An activated-carbon fleece provides an additional filtration stage designed to support consistently clear, high-quality filtered water.
Applications
Designed for Professional Beverage & Water Systems
BWT besttaste is particularly suitable where the incoming water already has relatively low limescale content but requires improvement in taste, odour, chlorine and particle load.
01
Coffee Machines
Helps reduce chlorine and off-flavours that can interfere with the intended taste and aroma of coffee.
02
Water Dispensers
Improves the sensory quality of cold drinking water by reducing unpleasant taste, odour and chlorine.
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Vending Systems
Provides consistent filtered water for professional vending machines and beverage systems.
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Hospitality & HoReCa
Suitable for professional catering environments where water quality directly affects the taste of served beverages.
Reverse Osmosis Pre-Treatment
BWT besttaste 20 as a Pre-Filter for Reverse Osmosis
BWT specifically recommends the besttaste 20 cartridge with integrated pre-filtration for use upstream of BWT bestaqua ROC reverse osmosis systems.
In this configuration, besttaste reduces particles, chlorine and unwanted organic components before the water enters the reverse-osmosis system.
Recommended configuration
Mains Water → BWT besttaste 20 → BWT bestaqua ROC → Treated Water
01 Mains Water
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02 BWT besttaste 20 Pre-Filtration
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03 BWT bestaqua ROC Reverse Osmosis
Technical Data
Technical Specifications
BWT besttaste is available in three cartridge sizes: S, X and 20.
| Specification | besttaste S | besttaste X | besttaste 20 |
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| Primary function | Activated carbon filtration | Activated carbon filtration | Activated carbon + RO pre-filtration |
| Connection | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Inlet pressure | 2–8 bar | 2–8 bar | 2–8 bar |
| Water temperature | 4–30°C | 4–30°C | 4–30°C |
| Ambient temperature | 4–40°C | 4–40°C | 4–40°C |
| Total height without bracket | 280 mm | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Total height with bracket | 305 mm | 385 mm | 385 mm |
| Connection height | 226 mm | 306 mm | 344 mm |
| Distance to floor | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Installation length | 125 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm |
| Cartridge diameter | 88 mm | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Weight dry / wet | 0.5 / 1.1 kg | 0.9 / 1.5 kg | 1.9 / 2.8 kg |
| Recommended replacement | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Order number | FS20A00A00 | FS22A10A00 | 125252022 |
Filter Technology Activated Carbon
Operating Pressure 2–8 bar
Installation Horizontal / Vertical
Connection System BWT besthead FLEX
besttaste Does Not Soften Water
BWT besttaste is primarily an activated-carbon filtration system for particles, chlorine, organic substances, taste and odour improvement. It is not an ion-exchange softener and does not provide dedicated limescale reduction.
Where water hardness is high, an additional hardness-treatment solution should be selected according to the application.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions about BWT besttaste, activated carbon filtration and professional beverage applications.
What is BWT besttaste?
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BWT besttaste is an activated carbon filter cartridge designed to improve water quality for coffee machines, vending systems and water dispensers by reducing particles, chlorine, organic substances and unwanted taste and odour.
Does BWT besttaste reduce chlorine?
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Yes. Chlorine reduction is one of the main functions of the activated-carbon filtration system.
Does besttaste improve water taste and odour?
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Yes. BWT specifically designs besttaste to reduce off-flavour components and substances responsible for unwanted taste and odour.
Does BWT besttaste filter particles?
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Yes. The cartridge includes integrated particle pre-filtration and is designed to reduce particles and suspended matter from the incoming water.
Does besttaste reduce heavy metals?
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BWT lists reduction of heavy-metal content among the technical benefits of the besttaste filtration system.
Is BWT besttaste suitable for coffee machines?
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Yes. besttaste is designed for professional coffee and hot-beverage applications where the incoming water has relatively low limescale content but requires sensory optimisation.
Can besttaste be used with a water dispenser?
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Yes. Water dispensers are one of the main applications identified by BWT for besttaste.
Can BWT besttaste be used before reverse osmosis?
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Yes. BWT specifically recommends besttaste 20 with integrated pre-filtration upstream of BWT bestaqua ROC reverse osmosis systems.
Does BWT besttaste soften hard water?
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No. besttaste is an activated-carbon filtration system, not an ion-exchange softener. It is primarily designed for particles, chlorine, organic substances and sensory water-quality improvement.
What is the difference between besttaste and bestcare?
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besttaste focuses primarily on activated-carbon filtration, particles, chlorine and taste improvement. BWT bestcare is designed for applications requiring additional microbiological protection.
Can the cartridge be installed horizontally?
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Yes. BWT specifies that besttaste cartridges can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Which connection system does BWT besttaste use?
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The cartridge is designed for installation using the universal BWT besthead FLEX connection system.
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