Water Ionizer Comparison and Alkaline Water Machines Comparison

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Purified Life
Deluxe 5 Plate

Purified Life
Aqua-Ionizer Deluxe 7.0

Enagic Kangen SD501 Water Ionizer

Jupiter Melody
Also sold Isis JP104

Water Ionizer

Suggested Retail Price

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More Info

$895

More Info

$4,999

$1,695

$1,650

Installation

Countertop/Optional Undersink Kit Available

Countertop/Optional Undersink Kit Available

Countertop

Countertop

Countertop

Number of Plates

5

7

7

5

7

Plate Construction

Platinum Coated Titanium

Platinum Coated Titanium

Platinum Coated Titanium

Platinum Coated Titanium

Platinum Coated Titanium

Electroplate Technology

RTI Distinct:
Long-life with minimal power consumption.

RTI Distinct:
Long-life with minimal power consumption.

Dipped Electroplates

Electroplate

Electroplate

Constant Electrolysis

Yes; 60 mins.

Yes; 60 mins.

Yes; 30 mins.

N/A Undisclosed Time

N/A Undisclosed Time

Plate Surface Area

81.8 sq. in.

115 sq. in.

245 sq. in.

55 sq. in.

Undisclosed

pH Levels

7 Presets: 4 alkaline,
1 Purified, 2 acidic and control panel allows adjustment to any pH

7 Presets: 4 alkaline,
1 Purified, 2 acidic and control panel allows adjustment to any pH

5 Total: 2 alkaline,
1 Purified, 2 acidic

9 Total: 4 alkaline,
1 Purified, 4 acidic

7 Total: 4 alkaline,
1 Purified, 2 acidic

Adjustable pH

Varies based on input source.

Yes; 5.2 to 10.0

Yes; 4.5 to 11.0

Yes; 2.5 to 11.0

But injects chemicals into the water to expand pH range.

Yes; 4.0 to 12.5 pH

But injects chemicals into the water to expand pH range.

Yes; 2.5 to 11.7

ORP Range

-635mV to +700mV

-840mV to +1000mV

-550mV to +1200mV

But injects chemicals into the water to expand ORP ranges.

-700mV
But injects chemicals into the water to expand ORP ranges.

-865mV to +1,180 mV

Water Flow Rate
Varies based on input source.

3 liters per min (adjustable)

3 liters per min. (adjustable)

1 to 7 liters per min.

3 liters per min.

2 liters per min.

FDA Approved Safe Plastics

Yes, On all parts through which water is filtered or dispensed

Yes, On all parts through which water is filtered or dispensed

No

No

No

Filter System

Active Carbon

Active Carbon

Activated Carbon & Calcium Sulfate a Chemical to Boost Alkalinization

Biostone
(Adds Chemicals, Tourmaline, to Boost Alkalinization)

Active Carbon

Filter Change Alert

Yes; LCD Display

Yes; LCD Display

Yes, Audio Alert

Yes; LCD Display

Yes; LCD Display

Filter Life

6000 Liters / 1585 gal.
(Approx. 1yr. normal use)

6,000 Liters / 1585 gal.
(Approx. 1yr. normal use)

Approx. every 6 mo.
normal use

3,785 Liters / 1000 gal.
(Approx. 6 to 12 mo.)

Approx. every
10-12 mo. normal use

Filter Replacement Costs

$40

$40

$110

$79 to $89

$55

Built-In Self Cleaning Cycle

Yes, 2 cycles:
Unit cleans itself after each use and extends the self cleaning cycle every 40L / 10.6 gal.

Yes, 2 cycles:
Unit cleans itself after each use and extends the self cleaning cycle every 40L / 10.6 gal.

Yes: Unit cleans itself after approx. every
15 mins. of use.

Yes: Unit cleans itself
after each use.

Yes: Unit cleans
itself at startup, shut down and more frequently based on water mineral content.

Control Panel

Touch Pad

Ultra-Responsive
Bio-Touch Pad

Touch Pad

4 Control Buttons

Touch Pad

LCD Size

6.3 sq. in.
7 different colors,
one per pH preset

6.3 sq. in.
7 different colors,
one per pH preset

2.4 sq. in.
Limited Information LCD

5.25 sq. in.
Changes color to match water setting

2 sq. in.

Dimensions

8.3" x 13" x 4.3"

8.25" x 13" x 4.3"

10.4" x 13.3" x 6.75"

10.1" x 12.9" x 5.7"

8.86" x 13" x 4.72"

Weight

8.0 lbs

8.0 lbs

13.9 lbs

10.0 lbs

11.0 lbs

Power System

Transformer

Transformer

Transformer

Transformer

Transformer

Wattage

5W idle/150W operating

4W idle/200W operating

230W

110W

5W idle/150W operating

Satisfaction Guaranty

30 Days

30 Days

None

30 to 60 Days

None

Warranty

Limited Lifetime

Limited Lifetime

5 Years

5 Years

Limited Lifetime