Is the alkaline water also ionized?
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I had this pitcher for a short period, and then the screen stopped working, so I returned it. I'm not sure how effective it is because I never tested the water. Also, I'm not completely sure, but I don't think the water was ionized.
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There is nothing to show that it is ionized, it uses ultrasonic waves to instantly vaporize water and the essential oils in the tank and produces a cool , dry fragrant mist.
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I've read claims it can, but not 100%. I'd use an ion-exchange filter also. Is your water in a high radium area (such as Radium Springs near LaGrande, OR)? You might want to look into a dosimeter/Geiger counter to check after purification. If you're worried about Fukushima, you wouldn't be looking for radium but other isotopes, most of which are not gamma emitters (and wouldn't be detected by Geiger counter)&gt;
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I've read claims it can, but not 100%. I'd use an ion-exchange filter also. Is your water in a high radium area (such as Radium Springs near LaGrande, OR)? You might want to look into a dosimeter/Geiger counter to check after purification. If you're worried about Fukushima, you wouldn't be looking for radium but other isotopes, most of which are not gamma emitters (and wouldn't be detected by Geiger counter)>
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Somebody skipped out on their Chemistry Class. Acids are pH low and Alkalys are pH high - 7 is neutral. Going from 6.2 to 6.6 is becoming more alkaline - just like the manufacturer promised.
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Yes, as the person stated below you can add a pinch of Real Salt to your water or add fresh lemon or lime (will add minerals and alkaline the water).
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hi Julia, I personally don't drink the ozonated type water; however I am also not going to say i'm for or against drinking this type of water. I have spent time, money and practiced drinking "ionized water", it seems to be essentially going after the same outcome: reduce free radicals in the body. That part I'm wholeheartedly on board with. I did a YouTube search, sure enough, there is a good video on a guy making ozonated water. I've coped and pasted the link for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-bdhv4kCf8
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Jonathan - Baking soda - which is what these tablets are - will affect alkalinity but not pH directly though they are related which I will try to articulate. Once I have the pool at the right chlorine and alkalinity levels I use these tablets for maintenance along with chlorine tablets. pH is the measurement of acidity vs alkalinity. Work on chlorine and alkalinity levels and then check the pH. From my experience the balance of the two keeps the pH at a proper level. But every pool is different. Pool chemistry is so frustrating !!!!
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That shouldn't be a problem. Set the unit on a higher alkaline level and don't run the water real fast. It gives the machine more time to raise the pH.
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I had a similar issue in a minor way with my first one. It stopped very soon. I figured it was just minerals that weren't secure. No big deal. The minerals are what alkalinizes the water. It's either just a minor flaw in the construction of the filter or some minerals got in there that were too small for it.
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Sorry, no. The water is discharged waste and all. It is a great tool though!
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Ed jones beat me to it with his response. The type of water filtered varies in the field every time. In a lab, not very useful. But I agree with you there should be some type of standard test. Maybe there is?
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Apparently so. I have tested swimming pool water with it with some good results. It gave me a reading of 7 pH which is as it should be when adding chlorine.
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No problem here. Possible cause that comes to mind: using NiCad batteries instead of alkaline. Nicad batteries default voltage might be too low (1.2 volt fully charged); alkaline are 1.5 volt or higher fully charged
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The recommended pH for alkaline water intake is up to 9.5 . While drinking the alkaline ionized water the headaches can signify the detoxification process happening in your body. These symptoms are similar to, for example, the caffeine withdrawal symptoms. You can reduce or avoid for a day or two the consumption of the alkaline water to make the adaptation process go easier for you. Please note, this was not a medical advice, and use it for your informational purposes only. For all your health concerns, please consult a licensed medical professional. Customer Support, NCI
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Yes. Just make sure you don't try to charge it with Alkaline batteries inserted.
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Yes, but remember each stick is for something like a typical water bottle. So you may need a few of them in there...3 or 4... I first bought the "2G Budget Ionizer" which works to ionize one gallon using two gallons of water. It works best with either filtered, mineral or artisan waters..."NEVER USE TAP WATER".... The ionization process separates the chlorides and acids and over a few hours you have one side that's acidic and the other very alkaline. I've gotten my very best ORP Values from using the artisan water (-800 range) which is phenomenal for this homemade looking machine. I have a pH/ORP reader so that's how I know which water works best. Also, keep the freshly ionized water in a ceramic water dispenser to keep the high ORP value as long as possible...it lowers very fast and can get back to the positive ORP values (which is actually bad) within days. The optimal turnover is about 12 hours per the instructions, but I drink the gallon of water within a day so I would suggest like 3 - 4 hours will suffice if you will drink it within 24-36 hours time. Otherwise stick to the 12 hours. The acid water gallon side can be used for washing hair, or whatever acid water is good for. The acid gallon side will take on an extremely high smelling bleach scent (I have soaked my dish rags in that acid ionized water side overnight and it cleans them as if I put bleach in the water...go figure that this is what we drink from the faucet every day)... The sticks are gat but also work best when using the best waters, hence NOT TAP WATER... Good luck!