Water Ionizer's Review
Outlines
- The selection criteria on ionizers
- Comparison Chart On Ionizers
- Certifications of Chanson Ionizers
- Chanson International
Water ionizers -The selection criteria
These are a few of the Water Ionizers that Ronnie has tested
Once you have come to learn that you need an ionizer then you need to pick one to purchase.
For some, this can seem very challenging and even frustrating. Ionized water is relatively unknown here in the USA and finding the real experts and authorities on it are like finding needles in a haystack. Well, you just found your needle!
What to know about our industry: There are currently many sharks in our waters, these are companies that could care less about your health and are only interested in a quick sale. What makes matters worse is all the false review sites and videos claiming to be unbiased sources for ionizer testing. Many of these sites claim to sell all brands but do not, they will always clearly steer you to a specific model.
The advertising by some of these companies is very well done and really can convince the average consumer that this company has a good reputable brand.
We do all the research so you don't have to, our first concern is with the manufacturer, its important to us to work with real manufacturers only and not mere parts assemblers like most current brands are. Only real manufacturing plants will have proper licensing and certifications to produce food grade equipment.
Our goal here at Chanson Water is to educate the customer and tell the plain old truth regarding which ionizer does what and how good each one is. As you have probably noticed we sell a few different brands of ionizers so that we are offering the full spectrum of the best products available today. We have personally tested every ionizer, as we used to sell almost every brand before we began to import Chanson, we sell and we are not talking about adding some reagent drops to the water to inaccurately test alkalinity levels, we are talking about detailed testing using lab quality meters and sensors.
We have also tested many Ionizers that we don't sell and those are the ones that did not pass our quality criteria. You won't see Tyent test numbers here and it's not because we didn't test them. Our original reason for testing all the brands before we imported Chanson was to provide unbiased reviews to our customers. Obviously now it appears that we are biased, but the tests were done when we were selling most of the brands. As you know, all ionizers make drinking levels of alkaline ionized water.
We are very aware that just quoting performance numbers does not tell the whole story. Just like when buying a computer- the memory and the speed certainly don't tell the whole story- we will always strive to tell you as much about the machines as we have learned so that you end up very pleased with your purchase. Don't hesitate to call us if we don't cover your question or concern (we promise we wont hit you with any sales pressure, just quick answers to your questions.)
What are we looking for in general?
- Build quality of the machine
- Number and type of plates/electrodes
- Ease of installation and daily use.
- Look of the machine.
- Cleaning cycle
- Warranty
- Max repair cost after warranty
- Filter replacement costs
- Strong PH and acid waters
- Waste water.
What are we testing for?
- Alkalinity levels
- Acid levels
- ORP levels
- Chlorine levels
- Flow rates
- Taste
Some competing websites have disguised themselves as “consumer review” type websites for ionizers. Please notice how each of them ends up steering you towards a certain brand (which is the brand they happen to sell) and the reviews are certainly biased, even the very few other companies that sell multiple brands like us, will try to steer you toward the model that makes them the most profit. We're here to sell you an ionizer as well, but we will never compromise our Morals to make a better buck!
It is very important to realize that outside of all the marketing each manufacturer does to sell their product- these machines are plumbing fixtures just like your dishwasher and faucets and shower heads. They process water, we all know what eventually happens to all of our plumbing fixtures, they succumb to scale and rust and get clogged up or cease to perform efficiently. The difference between a high end dishwasher and a cheap is the high end will handle more abuse and use over a longer period of time. The same goes with Ionizers.
Your source water will play a large role in the performance and longevity of these Ionizers. Those with very hard water (high mineral content) will achieve the most impressive PH and Acid numbers initially but as scale builds in the machine the performance will drop just like your water heater does as it builds scale inside. Those with soft water (low mineral content) will achieve the lower PH and Acid numbers but their machines will perform for longer and more consistently.
All the machines we sell have good filters but none remove everything from the water, for those that require the absolute best in filtration we sell under counter pre-filters that can address any and every water issue. Call us for help on this one. In most cases the machine filters will provide you with clean great tasting water. Those on well sources may require additional filtering.
Always remember we are here to answer your questions and to help you, if our reviews don't answer all your questions please give us an e-mail or a phone call.
Disclaimer:
The quoted numbers of performance are based on our Tap water here in Laguna Niguel, California which averages 8- 8.3PH and 19 grains of hardness or 325ppm of total dissolved solids. Source water dramatically affects test results, so your water may produce different results. Water test equipment is notoriously inconsistent. We use the better meters and calibrate them often, but please use our numbers for comparison only.
Point criteria;
We judge some items and the overall score on a 1-10 scale. Since you won't ever see a machine under a 7 overall on our site here is our definition of 7 through 10:
7= Good
8= Great
9=Outstanding
10= Ultimate
What is waste water?
Waste water is simply how much water is going down the drain from the drain tube. We do a very simple test- we hold an 8oz cup under the drain tube and the main spout and record the fill ratio of each. Note: Some customers leave a bowl or a cup in the sink to collect the drain water for watering plants or other uses.
What is flow rate?
Flow rate is how fast or slow the machine will fill a glass of water. We use a 16 oz. Glass as our standard. A medium flow rate is one that fills a 16oz. Glass in 10-14 seconds. A slow flow rate takes more than 15 seconds and a fast rate takes less than 9 seconds.
What is Super Water?
Super Water is any water over 11ph or under 3ph (high and low corresponding ORP numbers usually accompany the super pH and acid numbers) For all machines except the Enagic, the super water is achieved by slowing the water flow rate down to a trickle, if the machine has no manual flow control, (a knob or lever to control water flow) a flow valve can be added inexpensively (about $6.00). The Enagic uses a sodium solution and reduced water flow. All the machines we sell easily produce the optimal drinking water at 9-10 PH with a negative 200-300 ORP, the super waters have some additional uses like sterilizing(acid water 3.0 or below) and wax removal from vegetables, (alkaline water 11.3 or above) we really don't know all of the super water uses yet.
Comparison Chart On Ionizers
| Chanson VS-70 | Chanson Miracle MAX |
Chanson Miracle |
Chanson Violet |
Melody/ Isis |
Aquarius and Orion | Athena | Delphi | Enagic Leveluk SD 501 | Life Ionizer 7500 | Gold Fox EP-1000 |
|
| Ease of installation and daily use | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7.5 | 7 |
| Look of the Machine | 9 | 9 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9.5 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Cleaning Cycle | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Strong PH and Acidic Water | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Number and type of plates/electrodes | 7 Titanium |
7 Titanium |
7 Titanium |
5 Titanium |
5 Titanium |
5 Mesh Titanium | 5 Mesh Titanium | 5 Mesh Titanium | 7 Titanium |
7 Titanium |
6 Titanium |
| Flow Rates | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Fast | Slow | Fast |
| Waste Water | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 40% | 50% | 35% |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | 3 Years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 Years |
| Max. Repair Cost after warranty | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | ||||
| Filter Replacement costs | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $89.00(set of 2) | $89.00 | $100.00 | $95.00 (set of 2) | $45.00 |
| Alkalinity levels | 9 -11.4 | 12.1 | 9.0 - 11.4 | 9 - 10.8 | 9.5 - 11.4 | 9 - 11 | 9.5 - 11.2 | 9.5 - 11.2 | 9.0 - 11.5 | 9.5 - 11.6 | 9.0 - 10.2 |
| Acid Levels | 2.3 - 5.5 | 1.8 | 2.5 - 6.0 | 2.9 - 6.4 | 2.6 - 6.8 | 5.0 - 7.0 | 2.7 - 6.5 | 3.1 - 6.8 | 2.5 - 6.8 | 2.3 - 6.8 | 3.9 - 7.0 |
| ORP level | -256 to -856 | +1200 to -920 | -256 to -842 | -237 to -768 | -200 to -822 | -150 to -622 | -260 to -836 | -260 to -788 | -220 to -820 | -220 to -842 | -150 to -300 |
| Chlorine levels | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0 ppm | 0ppm | 0 ppm |
| Taste | good | good | good | good | good | good | good | good | good | good | Ok |
| Overall ratting | 9 | 9 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 8 | 8.5 | 8 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7 |
| Review Ronnie's remarks | Chanson VS70 | Chanson Miracle MAX | Chanson Miracle |
Chanson Violet | Melody/ Isis | Aquarius and Orion | Athena | Delphi | Leveluk | Life Ionizer 7500 | Gold Fox EP1000 |
(*)We have reviewed all major brands of water ionizer in the industry and if you do not find the specific model or brand you want to know, please feel free to email us and we will be happy to provide you the answer.
The newest addition to our line. Chanson is one of the only "true manufacturers" that make the unit from start to finish and have ISO 9001 rating on the factory and NSF rated filters. We got the distinct impression that this Taiwan manufacturer cares more about quality than the money. We have had this one in our kitchen for over 7 months now and have run 20 -30 gallons thru it seven days a week, that's roughly 5,250 gallons which simulates the average families two years of usage.
We have run this machine for 40 minutes straight on many occasions with no issues. After all the counter top units we've had in our kitchen it's really nice to have an "under sink" unit and the VS-70 is a great looking piece. The touch panel and color display are excellent and very functional, a real pleasure to use. The machine flushes any residual water from the supply lines and electrolysis chambers every time you turn it on which takes about 4 seconds, we love this feature. It has an excellent auto cleaning cycle which occurs about every second or third time you turn the machine off, which never interrupts your water usage. This is the first machine we have seen with an adjustable "TDS" (water hardness) which allows users with all different types of water to fine tune the performance of the machine. The faucet body itself is electroplated chrome over hard plastic, with stainless steel water channel inside, it looks as high quality as any piece you'll see in a kitchen and the plating over plastic is actually more durable than metal plating.
The VS-70 is the only ionizer we ever tested that makes 3.0 acid water at full flow. The VS-70 has 7 solid titanium, platinum coated plates, makes very strong ORP and Acid water at full flow and is $450.00 cheaper than the Emco Tech Delphi which makes this our new favorite under counter machine. (this was decided before Ronnie became the importer) Except for a 1-3/8" hole needed in the sink or counter top, most customers can easily install this themselves in about 30 minutes. Our Chanson C3 pre filter makes a perfect companion to the VS-70.
Disclosure: Ronnie is now working with Chanson as their exclusive importer. His views of their machines and all other reviews were written months prior to him leaving to take that position. (He still consults for us as our water expert from time to time.) Some reviews have been updated to compare to Chanson, but we have not altered the unbiased reviews that were previously written and were based on extensive testing of all machines. We value honesty and integrity and refuse to reduce our standards. There are a few very good machines and a few great manufactures and some ok machines with very deceptive marketing and a few companies with horrific customer support. We want to help our customers make educated decisions.
A great looking and performing under counter ionizer at an industry low price!
View performance video of the Chanson VS-70
This is Chansons second generation countertop. This compact counter top is the worlds smallest counter top ionizer to date. This is a big deal to most customers. because of precious counter top space. The chanson miracle produced all the impressive PH and ORP numbers we expect from a 7 plate ionizer. We like the fact that the cleaning cycle lets you choose when it will start instead of interrupting water usage like many other machines do. A flashing notice on screen lets you know its time to clean but will not start until you press a button. This machine has the adjustable TDS like the VS-70 under counter unit and completely adjustable PH on every level. The build quality is excellent and the electronics are advanced over other ionizers we've seen.
The controls and menu are very easy to use. We got our most impressive acid water ever with this machines flow turned down real slow. (1.9 acid water) We recommend a pre filter with this unit like all others. This counter top can be installed to the faucet tip with supplied diverter or direct to cold shut off valve with accessory faucet sold separately.
An excellent ionizer with the smallest counter top footprint.
View performance video of the Chanson Miracle
Review of Chanson Miracle MAX coming shortly!
Certifications of Chanson Ionizers
- Chanson Water is Better Business Bureau acredited (BBB)
- Chanson Water is BPA Free
- Chanson Water is ISO 9001 Certified
- Chanson Water is verified of Conformity with CE directives
- Chanson Water cares with hazardous substances (RoSH)
- Chanson Water is member of Water Quality Association
- Chanson Water comply to National Standard Foundation International (NSF)
- Chanson Water is anti-bacteria certified
- Chanson Water is Russian Safety Compliant
- Chanson Water ionizer was tested by an independent and prestigious lab and its alkaline water is proven to microcluster
Chanson International
Chanson Water Ionizers are available through distributors in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Norway, and Asia.
Chanson Water is an original parts manufacturer, and has been in the business of improving your health through proper water processing for over 30 years. Chanson Water's exceptional water processesing equipment is backed by their full time Research and Development team and extensive product testing on every ionizer manufactured. Chanson Water is fully accredited with ISO9001, ISONSF, CE certifications. Chanson Water distributors have been specifically selected using a long checklist of strict criteria in an effort to maintain the excellent reputation of the company. Below you will find Chanson Water international distributors and their contact information.
Chanson Water USA ![]()
Website: www.chansonalkalinewater.com
Email: info@chansonwater.com
Phone: (888) 624-2169
Ronnie and Nedalee Ruiz were the first distributors of Chanson Water outside Taiwan, and now act as the central point and international trainers for all other distributors. Based in Laguna Hills, CA, Ronnie is a global authority on alkaline water and water ionizers and has been active in the USA water ionizer industry for over 5 years and a health trainer for over 30 years.
Chanson Water UK ![]()
Website: www.energiseforlife.com
Email: customerservices@energiseforlife.com
Phone: 0845 872 0370
Energise have bee the world's leading alkaline diet website since 2005 and are known as the place to go when you want to alkalize your life! With over 500 articles, recipes, guides, how-to's, and resources they have created an instant impact in the UK water ionizer market since launching Chanson in the UK in 2010.
Chanson Water Canada ![]()
Website: www.chansoncanada.com/
Email: www.contact@drink-orp.ca
Phone: (604) 288-1660
From Vancouver Island to Newfoundland, when it comes to your drinking water, drink-orp.ca AKA, Chanson Canada can certainly help you. Regardless of whether you have well or city water, we can assist you in making a good water filtration and/or ionization choice. If you want to find out why Chanson ionizers work throughout Canada without additives, call or email us to find what the competitors can't and won't tell you.
Chanson Water Austraila and New Zealand ![]()
Website: www.waterhealthcare.com.au/
Email: jody@waterhealthcare.com.au
Phone: 1300 424 828
You deserve the best when it comes to water, regardless of where you live. Water Healthcare is proud to have joined the Chanson Team. Chanson (as far as we know) has the only global network of water ionizers sales and more importantly after sales service. No questions are to big or small when it comes to your health and your water.
Chanson Water Norway ![]()
Website: http://www.chanson.no/
Email: post@chanson.no
Phone: 47 45 87 35 26
Chanson Water® France
Website: http://www.chanson-water.fr/
Email: contact@chanson-water.fr
Phone: 01 46 72 23 76
Chanson Water France provides the excellent Chanson water ionizers with the additional care to its French customers with French water ionizers (French panel and voice). You can find them in France and the French overseas territories, with a great customer service, and local dealers network.
Chanson Water® Italy
Website: http://www.chanson-italy.com/
Email: forsg@gpn.it
Phone: +39 0434 610202
Chanson Water® Denmark
Hammerum Hovedgade 96
7400 Herning
Denmark
Website: http://www.chanson.dk/
Email: heidi.sand@chanson.dk
Cell: +45 61 46 74 22
We love the idea of optimizing your health, starting with the most important nutrient the body needs - water! We are proud to be involved in communicating the importance and necessity of hydrating your body with high quality water!
Chanson Water is currently looking for Alkaline Water Ionizer and Water Filter distributors in Mexico and other international locations.
Contact info@chansonalkalinewater.com for more information.
Chanson en EspaƱol.
Distributors vary from dealers in that they buy 100 machines at a time and have their own dealer network. They also act as the repair center for the country. A Chanson Representative will fly in and train international distributors on how to repair the water ionizers and provide marketing and training materials.
Business in a box without a franchise fee. We give you the marketing materials and the foundation to sky rocket the grow of your business. Place an inital stock order and we are there to train and support you. Instead of charging you franchise fees we would rather see you market and grow.
Contact Chanson Water USA today if you would like to be a Chanson Ionizer distributor in the USA or outside USA. Click here to send email to info@chansonwater.com
Chanson USA is NOT a Multi Level Marketing Company.
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Chanson Water ionizer was tested and proven by independent testing in a very prestigious lab and research center in Japan, to measure 47 Hz. which is the tiniest possible cluster of water molecules, and is characterized as high-reduction power or (ORP) with high oxygen content. Its natural physical reaction equips regular water with higher anti-oxidization value and is considered in Japan to be capable of improving health due to the microclustering and antioxidant value.
Tap Water from Japan
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Ionized Alkaline Water from the Chanson PL735 (Miracle) Ionizer
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Our 'smallest ionizer' is Chansons Miracle second generation countertop.
This compact counter top is the worlds smallest counter top ionizer to date. This is a big deal to most customers because of precious counter top space
The chanson miracle produced all the impressive PH and ORP numbers we expect from a 7 plate ionizer. We like the fact that the cleaning cycle lets you choose when it will start instead of interrupting water usage like many other machines do.
A flashing notice on screen lets you know its time to clean but will not start until you press a button.
This machine has the adjustable TDS like the VS-70 under counter unit and completely adjustable PH on every level.
The build quality is excellent and the electronics are advanced over other ionizers we've seen.
The controls and menu are very easy to use. We got our most impressive acid water ever with this machines flow turned down real slow. (1.9 acid water) We recommend a pre filter with this unit like all others.
This counter top can be installed to the faucet tip with supplied diverter or direct to cold shut off valve with accessory faucet sold separately.
An excellent ionizer with the smallest counter top footprint. See more ...