Comparing the Enagic SD 501 with the Jupiter Melody Water Ionizers and Testing How Long the Ionized Water Will Stay Ionized
Published by Alkaline Water Plus
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-1Test 1: Tested Immediately After PouringTimestamp: 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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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