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Comparing the Enagic SD 501 with the Jupiter Melody Water Ionizers and Testing How Long the Ionized Water Will Stay Ionized

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Is the Enagic $3800 Water Ionizer the best water ionizer there is?

No. There are many comparible water ionizers [such as the Jupiter Melody as you can see in the demonstrations in this article] and some that are better than the Enagic Kangen water [such as the Athena and Tyent Turbo as you can see in previous demonstrations], so No, Enagic is not the best there is. It’s a good, even great, water ionizer though, so I have no intention to down-grade it. However, I have tested and used these, and many other water ionizers, for years, and that’s why I simply know. I know the truth of the ionizers compared, and so when I hear stories from MLMers that the Enagic water ionizer is like no other or better than all others I will know there is a lie somewhere. I always ask, “in what way is the Enagic claimed to be better?” The answers I have heard are amazing to me, because they are based on hearsay only. One MLMer tells their downline, and they tell their downline, and they tell everyone they see. When asked for specifics, I’ll hear things like “better ORP” or “the ORP lasts longer”. I’ve actually tested and used these water ionizers, and though I would consider the Jupiter Melody a little bit less quality ORP than the Enagic, they are very close as you can see compared here.

Which water ioizer will hold its ORP the longest?

That is what I’m testing in today’s post. I have done a series of water ionizer comparisons which you can see below [the videos, charts and summaries for each set of tests]. I tested the ionized water immediately after pouring it as “Enagic-Melody-Comparison-1″. Then after an hour and 13 min. I tested all levels again [Enagic-Melody-Comparison-2]. Then continued to test at intervals and you can see for yourself that the ORP dropped at the same rate [I mean identical] for each water ionizer.

Another important piece of information you can learn from this post is …

How long will ionized water stay ionized?

This is a great question, and the answer is that the pH will last for a pretty long time [if sealed in a good container], but even sealed in the best container, the ORP will drop significantly after an hour at levels 1 and 2. It will drop significantly after 3 hours for levels 3 and 4. Therefore, my advice to anyone is to try to drink your ionized water fresh. The idea of storing it for days is fine if that’s all you can do, but I really, strongly advise you to just bite the bullet and buy your own water ionizer.

Enagic-Melody-Comparison-1
Test 1: Tested Immediately After Pouring
Timestamp: 5:48 PM 11/17/10
 

Enagic

Melody

Level 1pH/ORP

10.1/-404

9.8/-339

Level 2pH/ORP

11.1/-738

10.4/-653

Level 3pH/ORP

11.4/-797

10.8/-753

Level 4pH/ORP

11.4/-801

11.0/-779

Acid

2.2

2.4

 
 
Enagic-Melody-Comparison-2
Test 2: Tested 1 hr. 13 min. After Pouring
Timestamp: 7:01 PM  11/17/10
 

Enagic

Melody

Level 1pH/ORP

9.5/-191

9.6/-185

Level 2pH/ORP

11/-250

10.4/-190

Level 3pH/ORP

11.2/-701

10.8/-624

Level 4pH/ORP

11.3/-735

11.0/-665

Acid

2.2

2.4

 
Enagic-Melody-Comparison-3
Test 3: Tested 3 hr. 33 min. After Pouring
Timestamp: 9:21 PM   11/17/10
 

Enagic

Melody

Level 1pH/ORP

9.5/-145

9.5/-137

Level 2pH/ORP

10.7/-156

10.3/-154

Level 3pH/ORP

11.0/-200

10.7/-161

Level 4pH/ORP

11.1/-200

10.9/-186

Acid

2.2

2.4

 
 
Enagic-Melody-Comparison-4
Test 4: Tested 15 hrs. After Pouring
Timestamp: 8:50 AM   11/18/10
 

Enagic

Melody

Level 1pH/ORP

9.7/-104

9.7/-96

Level 2pH/ORP

10.7/-106

10.3/-98

Level 3pH/ORP

11.0/-130

10.7/-104

Level 4pH/ORP

11.2/-139

10.9/-120

 
 
enagic-melody-after-24hrs
Test 5: Tested 24+ hrs. After Pouring
Timestamp: 8:17 PM   11/18/10

Enagic

Melody

Level 1pH/ORP

9.3/-80

9.5/-76

Level 2pH/ORP

10.6/-97

10.3/-70

Level 3pH/ORP

11.0/-102

10.7/-73

Level 4pH/ORP

11.1/-124

10.9/-90

 

How else do the Melody and Enagic compare? This is important to LOOK at, because you can literally buy 3 Melodies for the price of one Enagic! Melody water ionizers also have a lifetime warranty on parts [vs. Enagic’s 5-year warranty], so take a look at the other comparisons. You can see that in many ways, the Melody is a better water ionizer than the Enagic, and in some ways the Enagic is better. But they are both great, reputable water ionizers from very good and trustworthy manufacturers.

  Melody LeveLukSD501

Price

$1,395.

$3,980

How many ways can you install it?

3 options: countertop with diverter from tap; undersink with kit; countertop with direct line

To tap with diverter only or you can buy an external flow control knob.

Warranty

Lifetime Warranty on all Parts! 5 year FULL labor & Lifetime Limited Labor.

5 year

Parts & Labor

Satisfaction Guarantee

60 Day

None…3-Day Return if Unused…otherwise fees Apply

Shipping

Free

$18

Year Manuf. Established

1974

1976

Year Established in USA

1996

2004

Research Facility Location

Japan

Japan

Factory

Korea…Assembly-Line

Japan…Assembled by One Person (By Hand)

The manufacturer

28+ years …1986

7+ years …1988

Highly Certified…Including, ISO9001 & 14001, UL and CE

Highly Certified…Including, ISO9001 & 14001, UL and CE

Reno NV, New Fairfield CT, Edmonton Canada

Hermosa Beach, CA

Electrode Plate Information

5

7

Standard flat Plate

Standard flat Plate

Electroplating

Dipped

Emco Tech / Japan

Enagic / Japan

Cleaning System / frequency / convenience

Automatic Cleaning [No Waiting] When finished …each time used.

Simple Reverse Polarity / 30 seconds every 15 gals

Continuous cleaning: no cartridge needed

Must use cleaning cartridges

Filtration Features

.1Micron / .01Micron

.1Micron

GAC, Super Carbon, with  Tourmaline

Carbon with Calcium Sulfite

Filter counter lets you know when to change filter

Must remember or estimate when filter needs changing.

$79 / $89

$145

Electrical Power

Transformer

Transformer

110w / .5amps

230w / 2.5amps

 

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Cathleen Lograsso

Cathleen LoGrasso

My background is in physiology, teaching, nutrition and weight loss. I have raised 5 children who are all grown now. I have a masters degree in education and was a teacher/principal for 24 years. I created Alkaline Water Plus in 2009 to educate people about the benefits of ionized water.

The very best thing I have ever purchased is a WATER IONIZER, and I've been in perfect health ever since I started drinking ionized water 25 years ago! Understanding and knowing how to control and manage my own body's pH and antioxidant levels at the cellular level has made all the difference in the world in my life, my family's lives and in a countless number of my friends and associates over the years.

Cathie LoGrasso Owner, Alkaline Water Plus

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