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Product Comparisons Water Ionizer Ratings
Product Comparisons Water Ionizer Ratings
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In our Product Ratings Chart, we rated water ionizers according to the following criteria: Installation: Machines that can be installed under the counter or have under the counter kits available receive one point. This is considered an advantage as it frees up counter space and this is important for many families, both for aesthetic and practical purposes. Filter System: Machines with dual filtration receive one point. Dual filtration is considered an advantage as it filters out chemicals and other unwanted items more effectively. Dual filtration is considered newer technology. Filter Life: Cost of maintenance is a factor that many people consider. We factor filter life into our ratings as machines that have filters with a short life will cost more to maintain, plus will require more maintenance. If a filter lasts between 4,000 and 8,000 liters, the machine gets 1 point. If the filter lasts more than 8,000 liters, it receives 2 points. Power: SMPS is considered a more advantageous power supply to be used. This system maintains voltage but turns the power supply on and off to adjust to demand. This keeps the machine from overheating plus it enhances the maintenance on the machine as it keeps the current stable. A machine using SMPS gets 1 point. Warranty: Machines with longer warranties show that the company stands by their products, and if there are problems the machines will be repaired quickly and at no cost. This is a very important component as these machines are expensive and you want to know that your investment is protected for an extensive period. 5 years gets 5 points, 3 years gets 3 points, 2 years gets 2 points, 1 year gets 1 point. Money Back Guarantee: This is important for the same reasons above. If your machine doesn't work properly, you need to know that you can send back the machine and get your money back. Companies with a 60 day money back guarantee receive 2 points and companies with a 30 day money back guarantee receive 1 point. Water Flow: Some machines increase the pH by decreasing water flow. Decreasing the water flow is a way for the machine to create water with a lower pH. However, this can be a great annoyance if you want a quick cup of water. Machines that produce greater water flow receive 1 point. These machines adjust for pH in other ways, without sacrificing water flow. Adjustability: Some machines come with the ability to adjust the power settings in order to compensate for water source. For example, areas that have hard water may lower your pH. So you may press your 9.5 water but only get water at a pH of 8.5 By adjusting your power, you can maximize the machine so you can get the right pH based on the button you are pushing. Machines that offer this feature receive 1 point. Ph Range: It is standard for all machines to create water ranging from a pH of 7.0 to a pH of 9.5 If a water ionizer is functioning effectively, they all offer these pH ranges. However, some machines offer water at higher and lower pH levels, which are used in many different ways. Water at pH ranging from 4 to 6 is called "beauty water" and used to improve skin appearance, hair, and others. Wates at pH ranging from 3-4 are used for things like cleaning vegetables, cleaning the house, etc. Water at pH ranging from 2-3 can be used for disinfecting, killing bacteria, to clean, to eliminate warts, and much more. 1 point is awarded to machines that can produce water at the pH range of 4-6, 2 points to machines that can produce a pH of 3-4, and 3 points awarded to machines that can make water at 2-3 ph. Total Surface Area: Plate size is THE most important aspect when considering a water ionizer. The larger the total surface area, the more effective the electrolysis will be. This increases the percentage of molecules that are ionized which improves the quality of the water created. Not only will the pH be higher, but also the ORP will be lower. Most importantly, a larger percentage of the molecules will be transformed so the water will have more hexagonal, stable molecules. Here is the point breakdown: 0-60: 0, 60-80: 1, 80-100: 2, 100-130: 3, 130-160: 4, 160-200: 5,200+ : 6 points. Once all the points are added up, the machines with the highest points are considered at the top and given a score of 100. Then the scores for the other machines are normalized. We believe this ratings system can help you compare various aspects of a water ionizer so you can compare all the important elements side by side and make a decision on which water ionizer is best for you and your family! |
