The Hydro-Safe QT Espresso filtration system, QTESPMAX-2S-10M, is a two-stage filter system specifically designed to reduce hard scale buildup on espresso heating coils. The unit consists of two 1/2 inch NPT lead free brass ball valves, a flush kit for easy installation and maintenance, and high strength polypropylene filter housings mounted on a powder coated steel bracket. Inlet and outlet pressure gauges are included to indicate when filter changes are due. A high capacity five micron coconut shell carbon pre-filter treats all of the water entering the system for sand, silt, rust and chlorine taste and odor. The system then uses a 2,000-grain capacity softening cartridge to reduce water hardness. The Hydro-Safe QT filter cartridges make servicing this system quick and easy.