Sage ClaroSwiss BES008 water filter

Sage ClaroSwiss water filter for coffee and espresso machines

Sage ClaroSwiss is a water filter for compatible Sage coffee and espresso machines.

The filter sits in the machine's water tank and filters the water before it is used for brewing coffee.

ClaroSwiss reduces chlorine and heavy metals in the water while also helping to limit limescale buildup in the machine.

Sage recommends that the filter be replaced approximately every 90 days to maintain filtration.

Why use a water filter?

Water makes up the majority of a cup of coffee and also passes through the machine's internal water channels and heating system.

ClaroSwiss helps to reduce:

Chlorine

Heavy metals

and helps to limit:

Limescale buildup

The water filter therefore acts both as a way to filter brewing water and as part of the ongoing maintenance of the coffee machine.

Helps limit limescale

Limescale is formed by minerals in the water and can over time settle in the coffee machine's water channels and heating system.

ClaroSwiss helps to reduce limescale buildup, but the water filter does not necessarily replace the machine's descaling program.

If the coffee machine indicates that it needs to be descaled, the relevant descaling procedure must still be performed.

Reduces chlorine and heavy metals

ClaroSwiss is developed to reduce chlorine and heavy metals in the water before the water is used for brewing coffee.

The filter is mounted in the coffee machine's water tank and thus filters the water the machine draws in during brewing.

Replace the filter every 90 days

Sage recommends replacing the ClaroSwiss water filter approximately:

every 90 days

Regular replacement ensures that the same filter is not used for longer than recommended.

Always follow the instructions for your specific Sage machine.

Compatible Sage machines

Sage specifies the ClaroSwiss water filter for the following models, among others:

Sage Oracle Touch – SES990

Sage Oracle – SES980

Sage Bambino – SES450

Sage Bambino Plus – BES500

Sage Barista Pro – SES878

Sage Barista Express – SES875

Sage Barista Express Impress – SES876

Sage Barista Touch – SES880

Sage Dual Boiler – SES920

Sage Duo-Temp Pro – SES810

Sage Precision Brewer Thermal – SDC450

Sage Precision Brewer Glass – SDC400

Compatibility may depend on the machine's version and production batch.

Therefore, check your existing water filter or the machine's batch code before ordering a new filter.

ClaroSwiss for Sage Barista Express

ClaroSwiss can be used in compatible versions of the Sage Barista Express.

Sage lists the current Barista Express with model number SES875 on the compatibility list.

As different generations and production batches may exist, you should check the filter already installed in the machine before ordering.

ClaroSwiss for Sage Barista Express Impress

The Sage Barista Express Impress SES876 is among the models Sage lists as compatible with ClaroSwiss.

The filter is mounted in the water tank via the machine's filter holder.

Follow the machine's instructions during installation and replacement.

ClaroSwiss for Sage Barista Pro

The Sage Barista Pro SES878 is listed as compatible with the ClaroSwiss water filter.

Replace the filter according to Sage's recommended interval and follow the instructions in the machine's manual.

ClaroSwiss for Sage Barista Touch

The Sage Barista Touch SES880 is also on Sage's compatibility list.

Always check the existing filter and the machine version before ordering.

ClaroSwiss for Sage Oracle

ClaroSwiss is specified for both:

Sage Oracle SES980

and

Sage Oracle Touch SES990

Follow the machine's maintenance instructions when replacing the filter.

ClaroSwiss for Sage Dual Boiler

The Sage Dual Boiler SES920 is among the machines Sage lists as compatible with ClaroSwiss.

Check the machine's filter holder and existing filter before ordering.

ClaroSwiss for Sage Precision Brewer

ClaroSwiss is not only relevant for espresso machines.

Sage also specifies the filter as compatible with:

Sage Precision Brewer Thermal SDC450

and

Sage Precision Brewer Glass SDC400

This makes ClaroSwiss relevant for both espresso and filter coffee brewing on compatible Sage machines.

Check compatibility before purchasing

Sage machines exist in different generations and production series.

Therefore, you should check the:

Model number

Existing water filter

Filter holder

Machine's batch code

before ordering.

If the existing filter looks different, you should check the machine's manual or the Sage product information first.

Water filter or descaling?

Water filtration and descaling are two different forms of maintenance.

Sage ClaroSwiss

Used continuously in the water tank and helps to reduce chlorine, heavy metals, and limescale buildup.

Descaling agent

Used during a separate descaling procedure to remove limescale and mineral deposits that have already accumulated in the machine.

Using a water filter therefore does not necessarily mean the machine never needs to be descaled.

Always follow the coffee machine's descaling indicator and maintenance instructions.

Water filter or cleaning tablets?

ClaroSwiss and cleaning tablets also perform different tasks.

ClaroSwiss water filter

Filters the water before it is used in the machine.

Cleaning tablets

Used to remove coffee oils and coffee residues from the machine's brewing system.

A Sage espresso machine may therefore need both:

water filter changes

cleaning

and descaling

as separate maintenance tasks.

How to replace the ClaroSwiss water filter

Always follow the instructions for your specific Sage machine.

The basic process consists of:

1. Removing the old water filter from the filter holder

2. Preparing the new filter according to the machine's instructions

3. Installing the ClaroSwiss filter correctly in the filter holder

4. Putting the filter holder back in the water tank

5. Filling the water tank with fresh water

Check the machine's manual for the precise procedure for your model.

How often should the filter be replaced?

Sage recommends replacement approximately every:

90 days

The recommended interval makes it easy to incorporate filter changes as a fixed part of the coffee machine's maintenance.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Sage
Product: ClaroSwiss Water Filter
Product type: Water filter for coffee and espresso machines
Current Sage product reference: SES008WHT0NEU1
Location: Water tank on compatible Sage machine
Reduces chlorine: Yes
Reduces heavy metals: Yes
Helps to limit limescale buildup: Yes
Recommended replacement: Approx. every 90 days
Descaling agent: No
Cleaning agent for coffee oils: No

Frequently asked questions about Sage ClaroSwiss

What does the Sage ClaroSwiss water filter do?

ClaroSwiss reduces chlorine and heavy metals in the water and helps to limit limescale buildup in compatible Sage machines.

How often should ClaroSwiss be replaced?

Sage recommends replacement approximately every 90 days.

Does ClaroSwiss fit the Sage Barista Express?

Sage lists the Barista Express SES875 on the compatibility list. Check your existing filter or the machine's batch code before purchasing.

Does ClaroSwiss fit the Sage Barista Pro?

Yes, the Sage Barista Pro SES878 is among the models Sage lists as compatible.

Does ClaroSwiss fit the Sage Barista Touch?

The Sage Barista Touch SES880 is on Sage's compatibility list.

Does the filter fit the Sage Barista Express Impress?

The Sage Barista Express Impress SES876 is listed as compatible.

Does ClaroSwiss fit the Sage Precision Brewer?

Sage lists both the Precision Brewer Thermal SDC450 and the Precision Brewer Glass SDC400 as compatible models.

Does ClaroSwiss replace descaling?

No. The filter helps to limit limescale buildup, but the machine may still need to be descaled according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Are a water filter and cleaning tablets the same thing?

No. The water filter filters the water, while cleaning tablets are used to remove coffee oils and coffee residues from the brewing system.