For businesses that use large volumes of water, choosing a water purifier isn’t only about how clean the water is. You also need to consider how much water you use, the flow rate, how the water is used, the water problems in your area, and the equipment connected to the filtration system — such as coffee machines, ice makers, water dispensers, dishwashers or the premises’ own water system.
Cleansui has a Commercial range of water purifiers designed specifically for business use: from models focused on removing turbidity and contaminants, to models that reduce chlorine and odour, models built for high water volumes, and models that reduce water hardness for equipment prone to scale.
Waterclick’s Commercial range currently has 6 models: EH101 (MP02-1), MP02-2, MP02-3, EH104 (MP02-4), MP02-5 and MP02-6. So when choosing a Cleansui water purifier for your business, go by how you will actually use it rather than by price or cartridge capacity alone.
Which businesses are Cleansui Commercial water purifiers for?
Cleansui’s Commercial water purifiers are designed to handle more water than a typical home water purifier, and can be connected to different water points or equipment depending on how they are installed.
Businesses that may suit this range include cafés, restaurants, hotels, offices, bakeries, businesses with ice makers, drinks shops, and any business that wants to improve water quality before it reaches its equipment.
Commercial water purifiers can be used with water dispensers, coffee machines, cooking, cold water machines and ice makers, and the installation can be designed around each business’s space and needs. So the key question isn’t which model filters the most water, but first: what does your business need to filter out, and what will the filtered water be used for?
How many Cleansui Commercial models are there?
Waterclick’s Commercial range currently has 6 models, which fall fairly clearly into 2 main groups.
The first group is Commercial water purifiers for improving water quality: the MP02-1, MP02-2, MP02-3 and MP02-4. Each uses different filter media and has different filtering capabilities.
The other group is water purifiers with a hardness-reduction system: the MP02-5 and MP02-6. These suit businesses with hard water that want to reduce scale build-up in their equipment, especially equipment that uses both water and heat, such as steamers and steam ovens.
Comparison table: all 6 Cleansui Commercial models
| Model | Cartridges | Filtration capacity | Flow rate | Key feature | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH101 (MP02-1) | UMM0050 | 60,000 litres* | 10 L/min | Hollow Fiber Membrane | Reducing turbidity and certain contaminants |
| MP02-2 | UMC2100 | 100,000 litres | 10 L/min | Activated Carbon | Reducing chlorine, colour and odour |
| MP02-3 | UMC2150 | 150,000 litres | 10 L/min | High-capacity Activated Carbon | Businesses that use a lot of water |
| EH104 (MP02-4) | UMC2050 | 50,000 litres | 8 L/min | Activated Carbon + Hollow Fiber | Drinking water, food and beverages |
| MP02-5 | USC-5 | 5,000 litres | 5 L/min | Resin + Activated Carbon | Hard water and scale reduction |
| MP02-6 | USC-6 | 3,000 litres | 5 L/min | Resin + Activated Carbon | Hard water where a compact system is needed |
*Cartridge capacity and life may vary by model and operating conditions. Check the model’s specifications before installation.
Which businesses is the Cleansui EH101 (MP02-1) right for?
The Cleansui EH101, or MP02-1, uses the UMM0050 cartridge, which works with a Hollow Fiber Membrane and focuses on filtering out particles, turbidity and fine contaminants.
The EH101 filters 60,000 litres per cartridge at a flow rate of 10 litres per minute, and its housing is made of stainless steel. The cartridge replacement interval is 60,000 litres or 12 months.
What makes the MP02-1 interesting is that it isn’t mainly designed to remove chlorine. According to the Cleansui manufacturer’s website, the MP02-1 is used to reduce bacteria and turbidity without removing chlorine, so that residual chlorine can still be put to use in some applications.
So if your business needs to deal with turbidity or physical contaminants, and removing chlorine isn’t the main concern, the MP02-1 is worth considering. However, if the main aim is better-tasting, better-smelling water for drinks, the MP02-2 or MP02-4 may suit you better, as they are designed specifically to deal with chlorine and odour.
Cleansui MP02-2: the standard model for cafés and general businesses
If your business wants a water purifier focused on reducing chlorine, odour and colour, the MP02-2 is one of the first models to consider.
The MP02-2 uses the UMC2100 cartridge, made of fine Activated Carbon and fibre. According to Waterclick, it filters up to 100,000 litres at a flow rate of 10 litres per minute. The housing is stainless steel, and it can be connected to coffee machines, refrigerators or water points used for cooking.
The MP02-2 is the standard model for drinking, cooking and supplying water to equipment, with a filtration capacity of 100,000 litres. That makes it especially attractive for cafés, because water quality affects both the taste of the drinks and the performance of water-using equipment.
The MP02-2 is best for
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Drinks shops
- Offices
- Small businesses
- Drinking water stations
- Coffee machines
- Water systems for cooking
If you need a Cleansui water purifier for a business without particular hard-water problems, and want a standard model for drinking water and general use, the MP02-2 is a good starting point.
Cleansui MP02-3 for businesses that use a lot of water
As a business’s water use grows, a high-capacity water purifier means changing cartridges less often and lets the system handle more continuous use.
The MP02-3 uses the UMC2150 cartridge and has a filtration capacity of 150,000 litres — the highest in the MP02 range that Waterclick currently sells. It has a flow rate of 10 litres per minute and a stainless steel construction.
The MP02-3 is a high-capacity Commercial water purifier that uses Activated Carbon and suits water for drinking, cooking and supplying equipment.
So this model’s strength is its cartridge capacity rather than extra features. If your business uses a lot of water — a large restaurant, a busy café, a hotel, or a business supplying water to several points — the MP02-3 is worth comparing with the MP02-2.
Cleansui EH104 (MP02-4) for drinking water and beverages
For businesses that need a higher level of water quality, the MP02-4 (EH104) is an interesting option, because its filtration system combines Activated Carbon with a Hollow Fiber Membrane.
The EH104 uses the UMC2050 cartridge, with a filtration capacity of 50,000 litres and a flow rate of 8 litres per minute. The housing is made of stainless steel, and it can be installed to supply water to refrigerators, ice makers, and taps for drinking or kitchen use. The MP02-4 uses both Activated Carbon and a Hollow Fiber Membrane, and is stated to reduce chlorine, bacteria and turbidity, making it suitable for drinking water as well as cooking and supplying water to equipment. That makes it one of the most interesting models for businesses that need more than just less odour or chlorine, and want more comprehensive filtration.
The MP02-4 is best for
- Restaurants
- Cafés
- Hotels
- Cafés focused on drink quality
- Businesses with ice makers
- Businesses that need water for direct drinking
- Drinking water production or dispensing points
If you can choose only one model for a business that needs drinking water, cooking water and water for beverages, the MP02-4 belongs on your shortlist.
Cleansui MP02-5 for businesses with hard water
Some businesses’ water problems aren’t just chlorine or odour, but hard water and scale, which can affect water-using equipment — especially equipment that heats water.
That is why the MP02-5 differs from the MP02-1 to MP02-4: it isn’t designed as just a general water purifier, but as a filtration system that also reduces water hardness.
This model uses the USC-5 cartridge, which contains Cation Exchange Resin and Activated Carbon. According to Waterclick, it filters 5,000 litres, or about 6 months’ use, at a flow rate of 5 litres per minute, and suits tap water with high hardness.
The MP02-5 is a high-capacity hardness-reduction system that helps prevent calcium and magnesium scale from building up in equipment such as steam ovens and steam convection ovens.
So if a restaurant or business has scale problems in its equipment, the MP02-5 may be a better answer than simply choosing a high-capacity filter.
Cleansui MP02-6 for businesses that need a compact hardness-reduction system
The MP02-6 belongs to the same group as the MP02-5, but is more compact and is likewise designed to reduce water hardness.
The MP02-6 water purifier uses the USC-6 cartridge, with a filtration capacity of 3,000 litres or about 6 months, and a flow rate of 5 litres per minute. Its housing is made of stainless steel. The MP02-6 is the compact version of the filtration and hardness-reduction system, intended to help reduce scale caused by hard water in equipment such as steam ovens and steam convection ovens.
So if installation space is limited, or water use isn’t very high, the MP02-6 may suit you better than the MP02-5.
How do the MP02-5 and MP02-6 differ?
These two models work on a similar principle, but differ in capacity and size.
According to the manufacturer, the MP02-5 uses the USC-5 with a filtration capacity of 5,000 litres, while the MP02-6 uses the USC-6 with a filtration capacity of 3,000 litres. A simple rule of thumb: if your business uses more water and needs higher capacity, consider the MP02-5; if water use isn’t very high and the size of the system matters more, the MP02-6 may suit you better.
However, neither model should be compared with the MP02-2 or MP02-3 by asking which one filters more, because their main jobs are different. If your business’s problem is chlorine and odour, the MP02-2 or MP02-3 may be the better fit; if the problem is hardness and scale, the MP02-5 or MP02-6 will suit you better.
Which Cleansui water purifier is best for a café?
Cafés are one of the businesses that should pay close attention to water filtration, because water goes into brewing coffee, other drinks, ice and all kinds of equipment.
If your café wants to reduce chlorine, odour and unpleasant tastes, MP02-2 is a strong option; the manufacturer describes it as the standard model for drinking water, cooking and supplying water to equipment.
If your café uses a lot of water and wants to change cartridges less often, MP02-3 stands out, with a filtration capacity of 150,000 litres.
But if your café puts water quality first for drinking water, beverages and ice makers, and wants both Activated Carbon and a Hollow Fiber Membrane, MP02-4 deserves special consideration. Cafés with hard water, or scale in their coffee machines and other water-using equipment, should also look at the MP02-5 or MP02-6, depending on how much water they use.
Which Cleansui water purifier is best for a restaurant?
For a restaurant, consider where the water is used, because drinking water, cooking water and water for equipment may have different requirements. If you need a system for drinking water and cooking, the MP02-2 and MP02-4 are the two models to compare.
The MP02-2 focuses on Activated Carbon and has a high capacity of 100,000 litres, while the MP02-4 uses both Activated Carbon and a Hollow Fiber Membrane, with a capacity of 50,000 litres.
If your restaurant uses a lot of water and chlorine and odour are the priority, the MP02-3 is another good option, with a capacity of up to 150,000 litres. But if the main problem is water hardness and scale in heated equipment, look at the MP02-5 or MP02-6 instead.
Choosing a Cleansui water purifier for hotels and larger businesses
Businesses with several water points should start by assessing their water volume before choosing a filter. Don’t look only at cartridge capacity, because flow rate and how the system is connected also affect real-world use.
For example, the MP02-3 has a capacity of 150,000 litres and a flow rate of 10 litres per minute, so it suits businesses that need a large Activated Carbon system, while the MP02-4 has a flow rate of 8 litres per minute and focuses on combined Activated Carbon and Hollow Fiber Membrane filtration.
For businesses with several water points, the Cleansui manufacturer also states that Commercial systems can be installed in various ways, including horizontal installation and connecting several units together to suit the space and usage.
So hotels, large restaurants and businesses with multi-point water systems should have the installation team assess the flow rate and installation positions before choosing equipment.
How to choose a Commercial water purifier for your business: look beyond the litres
Cartridge capacity is the easiest figure to see, but it shouldn’t be the only thing you choose by.
The first thing to look at is the type of water problem. To reduce chlorine and odour, Activated Carbon models such as the MP02-2 or MP02-3 are the better match. If you want to reduce chlorine, turbidity and certain contaminants together, the MP02-4 becomes more attractive.
The second is daily water use. If your business uses a lot of water, look at cartridge capacity together with flow rate — the MP02-3, for example, offers up to 150,000 litres and a flow rate of 10 litres per minute.
The third is the equipment at the end of the line. Water going into coffee machines, ice makers, refrigerators or heated appliances may need different water properties.
The fourth is water hardness. If your area has hard water and scale problems, a filter that only targets chlorine may not solve the main problem. In that case, the MP02-5 or MP02-6 may be the better choice, as they are designed specifically to deal with hardness.
Finally, consider the installation space and existing plumbing. Check the water pressure, the available space and how the unit will connect to your equipment before installing.
Cleansui Commercial water purifiers don’t need electricity
Another advantage of Cleansui’s Commercial systems is that many models filter water without needing electricity.
The MP02-1, MP02-2, MP02-3 and MP02-4 water purifiers don’t need electricity to filter, and the MP02-5 and MP02-6 likewise filter and reduce hardness without electricity. For a business, this is an advantage when designing the system, because the filter can be installed ahead of water points or equipment without adding a power supply for the filter unit.
How long do Cleansui Commercial cartridges last?
Cartridge life depends on the model and how much water you use. Don’t look only at the number of months; consider the manufacturer’s rated capacity as well.
For example, the MP02-2 uses the UMC2100, which has a filtration capacity of 100,000 litres, and the manufacturer specifies a cartridge life of 12 months or 100,000 litres.
The MP02-3 uses the UMC2150, with a filtration capacity of 150,000 litres and a stated life of 12 months or 150,000 litres.
The MP02-4 uses the UMC2050, with a filtration capacity of 50,000 litres or 12 months, according to Waterclick.
The MP02-5 and MP02-6 have shorter replacement intervals because they are hardness-reduction systems: Waterclick specifies 5,000 litres or 6 months for the MP02-5, and 3,000 litres or 6 months for the MP02-6. So when working out your business’s costs, count the unit price + cartridge cost + replacement frequency + actual water use, rather than looking only at the one-off purchase price.
Which Cleansui Commercial model is best for your business?
If you want the simplest way to choose, use this rule of thumb:
- MP02-1 / EH101 suits businesses that mainly want to reduce turbidity and contaminants while keeping residual chlorine where the application needs it.
- MP02-2 suits general businesses that want to reduce chlorine, odour and colour, especially cafés, restaurants, offices and small businesses.
- MP02-3 suits businesses that use a lot of water and want Activated Carbon with a capacity of up to 150,000 litres.
- MP02-4 / EH104 suits businesses that want a filtration system combining Activated Carbon and a Hollow Fiber Membrane for drinking water, cooking, beverages and equipment.
- MP02-5 suits businesses with hard water that want to reduce scale build-up in their equipment, with a capacity of 5,000 litres.
- MP02-6 suits businesses with hard water, like the MP02-5, that want a more compact system, with a capacity of 3,000 litres.
So if you’re asking which Cleansui water purifier is best for your business, the answer isn’t always the model with the highest capacity. Start by working out what you use water for, how much you use, and what your main water problem is.
For cafés or drinks businesses that want to reduce chlorine and odour, the MP02-2 is a strong choice. If you use a lot of water, the MP02-3 stands out for capacity. For businesses that want more comprehensive filtration for drinking water and beverages, the MP02-4 is worth considering. But if your main problem is hard water and scale, don’t choose by the capacity of a general water purifier, because the MP02-5 and MP02-6 are designed to solve exactly that problem.
To see all our water purifiers for business, visit Waterclick’s Cleansui Commercial water purifiers and compare each model’s details before choosing the right one to install for your business.
FAQ: Cleansui water purifiers for business
Are Cleansui Commercial water purifiers suitable for cafés?
Yes, especially the MP02-2, MP02-3 and MP02-4, which can be used with coffee machines and beverage water systems. The Cleansui manufacturer lists coffee machines and equipment that uses water directly among the applications for the Commercial range.
Which Cleansui MP02 model should a café choose?
To reduce chlorine and odour, the MP02-2 is a good standard choice. If you use a lot of water, the MP02-3 has a higher capacity. The MP02-4 suits those who want Activated Carbon combined with a Hollow Fiber Membrane.
What’s the difference between the MP02-2 and MP02-3?
Both mainly use Activated Carbon, but the MP02-3 is the higher-capacity model: the MP02-2 filters 100,000 litres, while the MP02-3 filters 150,000 litres.
How does the MP02-4 differ from the MP02-2?
The MP02-2 mainly uses Activated Carbon, while the MP02-4 combines Activated Carbon with a Hollow Fiber Membrane, so it suits those who want filtration that covers chlorine as well as particles and certain contaminants.
Can Cleansui Commercial water purifiers reduce water hardness?
Yes, there are models designed specifically for this: the MP02-5 and MP02-6, which use Cation Exchange Resin together with Activated Carbon to help reduce water hardness and scale build-up in equipment.
MP02-5 or MP02-6: which should you choose?
The MP02-5 has a filtration capacity of 5,000 litres and the MP02-6 3,000 litres. So the MP02-5 suits higher water use, while the MP02-6 is the more compact model for systems that don’t need very high capacity.
Do Commercial water purifiers need electricity?
Cleansui’s MP02 Commercial systems don’t need electricity for the filtration process, so they can be installed on water points or equipment without a dedicated power supply for the filter unit.
When should you replace the cartridge in a Commercial water purifier?
It depends on the model, how much water you use and the cartridge capacity. For example, the MP02-2 is rated at 100,000 litres or 12 months and the MP02-3 at 150,000 litres or 12 months, while the MP02-5 and MP02-6 have capacities of 5,000 and 3,000 litres respectively.
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