Ninja Water Hardness Test Strip for Luxe Café Espresso Machines
Ninja Water Hardness Test Strip for Luxe Café Espresso Machines is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Product Information
Product Information
Ninja Water Hardness Test Strip for Luxe Café Espresso Machines
Hard water does two things to an espresso machine, and neither is good. It lays down limescale in the boiler and the pipework, and it changes how the coffee tastes — minerals in the water pull the extraction around.
Your Ninja Luxe Café can allow for both, but only if it knows what your water is like. That is what this strip is for. You dip it in a sample for a second, shake off the excess and read it after a minute. Four green dots means very soft water; one red dot soft, two medium hard, three hard, four red dots very hard.
You then set that level on the machine. From there it prompts you to descale at the right interval for your water instead of a generic one — so you are not descaling a machine that does not need it, or leaving one that does.
In much of the west of Ireland the water is soft, but it varies a good deal between group schemes and private wells, so it is worth testing rather than assuming.
Product Details
- Measures the hardness of your water
- For Ninja Luxe Café espresso machines
- Dip for one second, read after one minute
- Colour dot scale from very soft to very hard
- Set the result on the machine for correct descaling intervals
- Helps protect the machine from limescale
- Water hardness also affects how the coffee tastes
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ninja |
| Model | 282UO600EUK |
| Type | Water hardness test strip |
| Tests For | Water hardness |
| Use With | Ninja Luxe Café espresso machines |
| Method | Dip in a water sample for one second, shake off the excess, read after one minute |
| Reading | Four green dots very soft, one red dot soft, two red medium hard, three red hard, four red very hard |
| Purpose | Set the hardness level on the machine so descaling prompts come at the right interval |
Perfect For
- Setting up a new Ninja Luxe Café properly
- Anyone on a private well or group water scheme
- Households in a hard water area
- Getting descaling intervals right rather than guessing
- Working out why coffee tastes different since moving house
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it test?
The hardness of your water — how much dissolved mineral it carries.
How do I use it?
Dip the strip in a sample of your water for one second, shake off the excess, then read the colour dots after a minute.
How do I read it?
Four green dots is very soft. One red dot is soft, two is medium hard, three is hard and four red dots is very hard.
Which machines is it for?
Ninja's Luxe Café espresso machines. You enter the hardness level into the machine so it schedules descaling to suit your water.
Why does water hardness matter?
Harder water lays down limescale inside the machine and changes how the coffee extracts, so it affects both the machine's life and the taste in the cup.
Specifications
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Delivery / Click & Collect / Returns
Delivery / Click & Collect / Returns
DELIVERY FEES & TIMESCALES
| Standard Shipping | Fee | Delivery Length |
|---|---|---|
| Orders over €100 (Non-Bulky Items) | FREE | 3-5 business days |
| Orders under €100 (Non-Bulky Items) | €6.99 | 3-5 business days |
| Express Delivery for Non-Bulky Items | €9.99 | 2-3 business days |
White Goods Delivery & Appliance Removal
Delivery of large appliances such as washing machines, fridges, cookers and dishwashers has specific access, preparation and old appliance removal requirements.
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| Large Bulky Items | Fee | Delivery Time |
|---|---|---|
| Outside 20km | ||
| - White Goods and Large TVs | €39.99 | 5-14 business days |
| - All other Bulky Items | €49.99 | 5-12 business days |
| - Extra Bulky Items | €99.99 | 5-12 business days |
| Inside 20km | ||
| - Large Bulky Items | €20.00 | 3-5 business days |
Shipping per Item: For standard-sized deliveries that may take multiple parcels
| Items | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 item | €6.99 |
| 2 items | €14.00 |
| 3 items | €21.00 |
| 4 Items | €28.00 |
| 5 items | €35.00 |
| 6 items | €42.00 |
| Note: Anything else will be charged the Bulky items rate. |
Delivery Terms for Appliances and Old Appliance Removal
If you purchase a washing machine or any other appliance and request the removal of your old appliance, please specify this in the comment section at checkout. Ensure that your old appliance is disconnected and placed outside the premises, ready for collection.
Please note that our drivers can only deliver to your doorstep and are not permitted to enter your property.
Bulky and Fragile Goods
Delivered to the nearest port for offshore islands.
Large Bulky Items and Large Appliances delivered by courier.
| - Large home appliances, Fridge freezers/Washing Machines/Dryers/cookers, etc. | 5-10 working days for nationwide delivery |
| - Note: Ensure old appliance is disconnected and outside premises ready for return. | Text notification before the day of delivery with an estimated time |
| - Drivers can only deliver to your doorstep and cannot enter your property. | Assistance required for large items. | Some bulky items may be delivered on a pallet. We regret that we’re unable to collect the empty pallet after delivery, and kindly ask that you make arrangements for its disposal. Thank you for your understanding. |
Click and Collect: FREE (see pick-up location on map below)
How it works
- Receive an email confirming your order.
- Your order will be processed by our website team.
- Receive a text message confirming that your order is ready for collection.
- No Click & Collect Order can be picked up unless you have the text message confirming that it's ready for collection.
CLICK & COLLECT Pick up Point
Open Mon to Sat from 9.30am to 5.30pm
| Local Delivery | Fee | Delivery Length |
|---|---|---|
| Products within 20km (Min Order €20) | €5.99 | 3-5 business days |
RETURNS
Damaged and Faulty Goods
If your goods are damaged or faulty, we will replace the goods free of charge. If you do not want a replacement, delivery charges may be incurred to collect the item from you. Do not install any damaged items. This counts as acceptance of goods and the item is then non-returnable and non-refundable. Damaged goods must be reported within 48 hours of delivery, please contact us by emailing websales@beattys.ie or by phone on (091) 841403. In the event that goods are received in a damaged state please retain the product together with any packaging and contact us within 48 hours of receipt with photographic evidence. In the case of an item being faulty we may require an inspection by a manufacturer's qualified engineer to be carried out on the item in the location where it is installed. This is so the nature of the fault can be ascertained before we can arrange for a replacement.
All products leave our premises in perfect condition. The customer must notify the carrier (or postman) of even the slightest trace of damage (holes, signs of crushing, etc.) to the parcel, and refuse the package if necessary.
Unwanted Goods
Do not install or use any unwanted items. This counts as acceptance of goods and the item is then non-returnable and non-refundable. You have a statutory right to return unopened goods up to 14 days after receiving your order (“the cooling off period”) and you have a further 14 days to return the goods. If you are not ordering a replacement, a charge may be incurred to collect the item from you. You must notify us of your wish to cancel within 14 days, starting the day after delivery. Please email websales@beattys.ie or phone (091) 841403 to advise.
You have the choice of returning the goods via your own means ( Beattys of Loughrea, Church Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway) or requesting that we collect them. If you request collection, we will collect the goods on the next available date that one of our delivery vehicles is in your area. You have a duty of care while the goods are in your possession and we reserve the right to charge you for any damage that may have occurred during this period.
We reserve the right to apply re-handling charges for returned items under some circumstances:
- The goods received back are 'as new' but incomplete; i.e. missing components and/or accessories.
- The returned products are missing their original packaging.
- The cancellation was requested after the 14 day notification period.
We do not accept returns and will not provide refunds under the following circumstances:
- The goods you wish to return are in any condition other than 'as new'.
- The goods have been installed and/or used.
- Cables have been cut or terminated.
Refunds will be reimbursed within 30 working days of the cancellation date.
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