It’s important to know about the companies and people you do business with. It’s equally important to know about the companies and people who are providing information that you may find yourself relying on to make an informed purchasing decision. We wanted to let you know who we are here at Water Ionizer Authority – our purpose, why we took this project on and what we stand for as a company and as individuals.
This whole thing started early in 2008 when my business partner, Marcela De Vivo bought an Enagic SD501. She fell in love with the technology, found the health claims valid and saw immediate positive results in her own health and that of her family. She thought the whole world should have an Enagic water ionizer and proceeded with confidence to share the good word with the world trying to get Enagic machines in as many households as she could.
It wasn’t long before she ran into challenges with the $4,000 price tag. While many of the people she spoke with believed in the technology and the heath benefits, many of them couldn’t afford the $4,000 price and either didn’t buy anything or found a lower priced machine. That’s when she called me.
My background is in sales, marketing and research. After researching the water ionizer industry I found that all water ionizers perform the same basic function. They were all made up of the same basic elements using the same basic technology. The only real difference was pricing.
I also found a bit of a mess out there when I was trying to compare products. Different sites had different comparisons of different products. Some of the review sites were actually owned or operated by the same companies who sold the machines that these review sites were rating higher. I could find no “unsponsored” source for product information or comparisons.
There was no real way to accurately compare water ionizer product to make an informed purchasing decision without making numerous calls to numerous companies and sifting through the spin and sales pitches offered by each. A light bulb went off for both Marcela and me and Water Ionizer Authority was born.
We’ve spent countless hours talking with water ionizer companies and distributors, speaking with authorities in water electrolysis and people who have disected and tested many of the machines. We’ve taken that information, put it in the best format we could for side-by-side comparisons and created this website.
In order to support our work we have made as many water ionizers that we’ve found as possible available for purchase through our site. Our research is independent and our only loyalty is to the consumer – the people who will be using the products shown on our website. Our goal is to help anyone interested in improving their overall health and longevity find a product that fits their needs and their budget so they can have this technology available in their own home.
Every water ionizer ordered through Water Ionizer Authority goes to support our continued efforts to provide independent and unbiased information on water ionizer products. We still spend countless hours every day answering questions that people have about these machines, continued research on water ionizer products & technology and the health benefits of ionized water. When you buy a water ionizer through Water Ionizer Authority you can rest assured that should you have any problems with your product, we will work with the manufacturer on your behalf to resolve the issue. We’re here for you after the sale and we prefer it that way. For us, it’s a way to track how the different companies handle customer service issues – which is information we will continue to build on and use to help consumers make sound decisions when it comes to a water ionizer purchase. Should you ever find information on our site that you feel is incorrect or would like to question, please do not hesitate to contact us. We make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information but we are not infallible. There is a lot of data that we sort through every day and while we make every effort to be accurate, sometimes there’s the occassional typo or information entered in the wrong field.
Thank you for taking time to learn a little bit more about our story here at Water Ionizer Authority. We may be a small company but I can assure you, our business ethics and customer service can stand up proudly next to the best and largest in the world.
Healthy Regards,
Romi Sink
Water Ionizer Authority
Hi Romi! I’m looking for a water ionizer for my wife (and family) for Xmas; there is so much info; it’s worse than buying a car. My budget is $1500; could you recommend a model that popular? Why is it so popular? I know that you are very busy and I really appreciate your time and effort. Roberto
Hello, Roberto -
The most popular models around $1,500 are the Watershed AQ700 and the KYK Generation II. I’ve heard that other dealers sell a lot of the Jupiter Melody model but most people who contact me are asking about either the KYK or the Watershed.
Why are these models so popular? The amount of machine you get for the money. Both the AQ700 and the KYK Generation 2 are 7-plate models that allow the user to “tune” the alkaline presets for the best performance based on your source water. The Jupiter Melody, which sells for $1,595 has 5 plates and the presets are not adjustable – but the Melody has been one of Jupiter/IonLife’s best selling models since it was first launched many years ago. It’s easy to use, has a flow control knob on the front of the unit and has a good track record for overall reliability. If you need to raise or lower the alkalinity of the water at any of the presets you can do this by increasing or decreasing the flow rate using the knob on the front of the unit.
The AQ700 from Watershed sells for $1,499 – One of the first water ionizers I got for myself was a Watershed product. The company is reliable and responsive whenever there is a customer/technical support issue that is beyond my own expertise. I’ve got a lot of happy Watershed customers.
If you have considered an under-counter or “faucet-style” water ionizer, Watershed’s Odyssey under-counter model is on sale through the holiday season for $1,490 – it usually sells for $1,995. It has a triple filtration system and filter replacement cost, even for the triple cartridge system, is comparable to replacement filter costs for most other models.
Since my first week online as the “Water Ionizer Authority” the KYK Genesis has been my top selling water ionizer. Earlier this year KYK launched the upgraded “Generation 2″ model – the basic features, functions and operation are the same but the Gen2 operates on 250 watts of power where the original KYK Genesis was a 150 watt unit. The new Gen2 also has a 7-year warranty covering parts & labor. Customers seem to choose the KYK for the features and functions available for the $1,500 price. The KYK products have been reliable and customers have been happy with them.
You can compare these products side-by-side using the “compare” function in our store – just click the “add to compare” link below the add to cart buttons in the store, then you’ll see a “compare products” button in the right sidebar – it will bring up a comparison page showing the specifications, features and functions of each model side-by-side.
The link below will take you to the main store page – you’ll find the products by clicking on the manufacturer name in the left sidebar or through the “shop by manufacturer” drop down menu across the top of the store site.
http://www.waterionizerauthority.com/store/
If you have other questions, let me know! I’m happy to help any way I can!
Romi