Kangen/Enagic vs LIFE vs Jupiter vs Gold Fox Water Ionizers |
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Functions |
Aquarius/Orion (Jupiter) | Enagic/Kangen |
Gold Fox | LIFE 8000 | LIFE 7500 | LIFE 7000 | LIFE 4000 | Mavello (Jupiter) |
Melody (Jupiter) |
Microlite (Jupiter) | Tyent USA |
| Alkaline/Acid Output pH Levels | 4.0 to 10 + Est | 2.5-10.8 | 4.0-10+ est. | 2.6 to 11.3 Actual Tests | 2.6 to 11.3 Actual Tests | 2.6 to 11.3 Actual Tests | 3.2 to 10.8 Actual Tests | 4.0 to 10 + Est. | 4.0 to 10 + Est. | 4.0 to 10 + Est. | 4.0-10.0 est |
| Filter Type | Single | Single | Single | Dual 9 stages + Pre-filter | Dual 9 stages + Pre-filter | Dual 12 stages | Single | Single | Single | Single | Dual 3 phase |
| Chlorine Removal | 1. Silver | 1. Silver | 1. Silver | 1. Block 2. Granular & 3. Silver* |
1. Block 2. Granular & 3. Silver* |
1. Block 2. Granular & 3. Silver* |
1. Block 2. Granular & 3. Silver* |
1. Silver | 1. Silver | 1. Silver | Does not remove Chlorine |
| Installation | Diverter | Diverter | Diverter | Diverter | Diverter | Under Sink** | Diverter | Diverter | Diverter | Diverter | Diverter |
| Number of Titanium Plates | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Power Source | Transformer | Transformer | Transformer | SMPS -same delivery system as High Definition TV | SMPS -same delivery system as High Definition TV | Transformer | SMPS -same delivery system as High Definition TV | Transformer | Transformer | Transformer | SMPS |
| Number of pH Settings | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Adjustable for Hard Water | No | No | No | Yes. 4 different settings to adjust for hard water | Yes. 4 different settings to adjust for hard water | No | Yes. 4 different settings to adjust for hard water | No | No | No | No |
| UV Light Technology (disinfects water) | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mesh Plate Technology | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Yes |
No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Year the Distributor Started Business | 2003 | 2005 | 2003 | 1996 | 1996 | 1996 | 1996 | 2003 | 2003 | 2003 | Oct 2007 |
| Year Model Updated | 2006 | 2006 | 2004 | 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2003 | 2003 | 2006 | 2003 |
Consumer News: We have been notified that Tyent Ionizers, according to Korean Laboratory tests, have filters that produce SO4 when water is run through them. This chemical can cause diarrhea and other health issues. Click here for lab report. |
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| * Multiple types of carbon increase the chlorine and contaminant removal capability of the filter. | |||||||||||
