If you're considering purchasing an ionizer, here is what you need to know that makes the Enagic Leveluk SD501 the best choice...
First of all, Enagic has been developing and creating ionizing water machines for more than 30 years. Enagic Corporation is also licensed as an Original Equipment Manufacturer, which means they develop, manufacture and distribute their own product from start to finish. Because of this and the high standards they maintain throughout the manufacturing process, they are the only company to have their machine approved in Japan as an approved medical device, and the only company to supply Japanese hospitals with ionizing water machines.
Enagic also has earned the IEEU Environmental Award for environmentally aware products. Enagic is also the only company to provide free ionized water to the public at their headquarters in Torrence, CA. Each day, six Leveluk SD501 machines provide 12,000 gallons of water to hundreds of people that come from all over the Los Angeles area. This is a reflection of the company's philosophy of revolutionizing health through access to healthy water.
The second thing to consider are the features and quality of the Leveluk SD501 machine:
1) This is the most powerful machine on the market with 230 watts of power and seven solid titanium platinum-dipped plates which are 450% larger than any other water ionizer. The larger electrolysis chamber therefore costs much more to produce, especially with each plate is electrically plated with multiple solid coats of medical grade platinum instead of the more common mesh design. Each electrode is coated in white gold. This makes the electrolysis chamber completely rust-proof and makes the ionization process much more powerful resulting in water of a superior quality. It also is the reason why the Kangen WaterTM that is produced has such amazing and transformative health benefits for those who drink it. The water that is produced is stable for a period of time after production, carrying its amazing effects into the body. The SD501 can produce up to 2 gallons per minute. There is no other machine on the market that has had these results.
2) This machine has a 5 year warranty and then provides service after the warranty period for a reasonable cost per incident. Loaner machines are available during repair and a service report is provided with each repair performed detailing the work done.
3) Each SD501 machine is constructed by hand by one highly-trained technician at the main factory in Osaka, Japan. Enagic maintains UL safety approval and its manufacturing facility is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, certifying the high quality control standards that Enagic maintains. No other company can produce evidence of these high standards and certifications. Enagic manufactures all parts used for each machine including plates, filters and electronic controls. In this way strict manufacturing standards can be applied to each and every machine, which is the reason such a long warranty is provided. This also means that every single part is made specifically for this machine making every part an exact fit for this machine. This is what allows Enagic to provide an exclusive deep cleaning of the machine by hand for only $35.00.
4) This machine has both a voice prompt feature for visually impaired individuals and a digital display panel for hearing impaired invidiuals, making this machine the perfect feature for every kitchen. By simply holding the Kangen button when the machine is off until the display window gives you the options for volume, you can adjust the volume of the voice prompt.
5) The SD501, unlike other machines on the market today, does not use any saline or electrolysis solution for producing its high quality drinking water. Electrolysis solution is only needed to produce strong acid water at 2.5 or high alkaline cleaning water at 11.0. All other waters produced by the machine use only your source tap water.
6) This machine requires no plumbing for installation (unless you purchase an under the counter unit) and is completely portable. So you can take your machine with you while traveling and it can follow you to your new home when you move.
7) The lifespan of the SD501 is 15-20 years and this machine can produce hundreds of gallons of water each day with no overheating and no breakdown... no problem. And because Enagic manufactures every single piece that is used in the machine, they can also replace, refurbish and deep clean every part of the machine at a low cost, making this machine the one machine for a lifetime!
8) The easy connector allows you to flip between running tap water into your sink and running water into the ionizer machine, making it a very easy kitchen appliance to use.
9) The SD501 has its own automatic internal cleaning cycle which occurs after every 15 gallons of use and after producing Sanitary Water at 2.5. There is also an intensive cleaning cartridge provided with each machine that thoroughly cleans the internal production areas of the machine every few months. There is also a self-draining mechanism that occurs after each use to remove all residual water from the machine. This prevents bacterial contamination and deterioration of internal parts. Enagic also provides a complete deep cleaning of the machine for only $35.00.
10) The internal filter that is provided with your machine is manufactured exclusively by Enagic for this machine. It is the highest grade filter available and is produced with the most efficient and effective cleaning filtration material known, granulated activated charcoal and calcium sulfite. Enagic also has developed and produced specific filters to handle severe tap water contamination issues for machines in Mexico, the Caribbean and Boston. No other company has that ability.
11) All parts that come in contact with the water in the Enagic SD501 have been specially treated with an antibacterial process making them unique and much healthier. For this reason, replacement parts including hoses should be purchased directly from Enagic for maximum health benefits.
12) The SD501 also comes in an under the counter model (SD501U) for an additional fee. It must be installed by a plumber and usually requires drilling through your countertop at the sink for mounting of the Kangen WaterTM faucet, but the entire unit is hidden away beneath the counter. There is a separate digital contol panel pad which can also be put under the counter, but may also be mounted into the door of a cabinet for easier access.
13) All ionizers are incompatible with Reverse Osmosis Water and may also be incompatible with well water. Reverse Osmosis is a process that removes everything from water including healthy minerals, leaving you with dead water. Therefore there are none of the minerals that are needed to ionize. Minerals must be present for the ionization process to work. If you have well water, the Enagic machine not be successful in producing Kangen Water. Often it is because the well water is either very acidic, contains carbon acidic gas, or both. In that case you may need to make adjustments to your well water and to the machine. The only adjustment Enagic offers is well water calibration, but sometimes even after calibration it is still difficult to produce the right pH levels. It is very important that you do the research and find out what is contained in your well water, as well as your pH level. If your well water contains sulfur, there is no way our machine will work properly unless you get some type of pre filtration to remove the sulfur before the water is run through the machine. If your well water does not contain sulfur, carbon acidic gas, or is not very acidic then you should not have any problems producing Kangen Water.
Why should I purchase my machine from ISIS Holistic Clinic?
ISIS Holistic Clinic is the oldest holistic clinic in Boston. We have treated more than 9,000 patients since the original clinic opened in 1944. Because of this we have extensive experience in health and we have researched all aspects of drinking water and the machines and filters that are used in its production. So we don't just sell you a machine, we have lots of advice on therapeutic options because we truly understand the action of water at a molecular level. We even manage an on-line holistic magazine at www.theherbaladvisor.com that offers searchable articles on natural options for every kind of disease and condition.
We stock supplies for every machine owner including pH test drops, ORP meters, amber and Miron glass bottles, replacement filters and Electrolysis solution. To order supplies, simply call our reception desk at 617-734-4708 or you can e-mail us at orders@isisboston.com .
We also provide business support for any machine owner who has turned their love for the water into a business. We offer free seminars for anyone interested in more information about the water where we offer free water testing and a live demo and discussion. We also provide our water drinking program for anyone who would like to drink the water for free. Both of these services are open to any potential clients you may have, and we are happy to respect and support your connection to your clients throughout their experience with Kangen WaterTM.
When your unit arrives, the DVD that is enclosed shows you which pieces to use for your type of faucet, and how to set the unit up. The DVD also shows you how to set up your machine and small tips such as pressing the reset button inside the filter compartment before operating for the first time.
Helpful Tips For Setting Up Your Machine:
1) Occasionally when you first receive your machine, there will be water coming out of the attached hoses. This is normal, because Enagic thoroughly tests every machine operation prior to shipping.
2) Sometimes the general set of adapters that are sent with your machine will not fit your faucet. If this is the case, simply visit a local hardware store and find an adapter that fits your faucet on one end, and fits one of our adapters on the other in order to connect the diverter to the faucet. The best thing is to take a measurement of your faucet internal diameter and then take the bag of adapters with you to the store. The female adapter size is 7/8-27 and the male adapter size is 15/16-27.
3) Once you install your machine and choose to fill your enhancer tank (on the right side of the machine), do not move or tip the machine without first removing the enhancer tank. The enhancer fluid is a saline solution and will damage and corrode the plates inside the machine if it spills into the machine. The enhancer tank must be removed first if you intend to move or transport the machine. Sometimes when you first use your electrolysis enhancer tank in making Strong Acidic Water, the machine may announce "Refill specified solution" even though you have filled the solution. Please allow some time for this announcement to cancel by running water through the machine. If it continues after 30 seconds, then reduce the flow through the machine.
4) The cylinder above the Electrolysis Enhancer Tank is the Calcium Adding Cylinder. This is only used in areas where mineral content in the water is insufficient to produce electrolysis. This cylinder should always stay in the closed position, as leaving it in the open position may cause leakage from the right side of the unit.
5) Each time you use the machine for the first time that day, run 5.5 Beauty Water for two minutes, then switch back to your drinking water setting and run it for an additional minute. That just cleans a bit and keeps the water as pure as possible after sitting overnight.
6) The machine has its own Self-Cleaning cycle. This cycle occur after every 15 gallons of water use; it will occur after 15 minutes of continuous water production; it will also occur after every 2.5 Sanitary Water production. It will say "Notice of Cleaning" and all you have to do is turn the water on and let it run through at your regular drinking water setting, and then it will notify you when it finishes the 30 second cleaning cycle. This self-cleaning cycle is different than the intensive cleaning that you do with the enclosed cleaning cartridge, which needs to be done every few months.
7) Anytime the machine produces a beeping noise while the water is being produced, it means that the setting you are on is not generally for drinking. It will do this for 5.5 Beauty Water, 2.5 Sanitary Water and during its Self-Cleaning Cycle.
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Should you choose to add pre-filtration, Enagic sells a 2-stage KDF filter for $98.00 and if you have hard water with excess minerals, an ion exchange filter for $70.00. Your KDF 2 stage pre-filter will require replacement cartridges when the clear filter case shows the filter inside to be dirty. The time that it will last before replacement is dependent on your water supply and amount of use (DO NOT use reverse osmosis water with any ionization product, because ionization relies on mineral content in the water, and reverse osmosis removes all minerals from source water). The filter replacement is $5.00 for stage 1 and $35.00 for stage 2. Your enclosed internal filter in the machine usually needs to be replaced every 6-12 months or after production of 3,000 gallons (if you have a poor tap water quality, the pre-filtration will increase the lifespan of the internal filter) and that is $120.00 to replace. Be sure when you are replacing the filter that there is only one set of small black rings being used. If you double up by mistake, it will leak. Remember after each filter change to press the reset button inside the filter compartment. All filters and replacement cartridges can all be ordered from Enagic directly by downloading a Supply Order form and faxing it into Enagic. Need a diagram?
9) If you have any problems with the machine during its 5 year warranty, you simply call the company and let them know. They will send out a loaner unit to you to use while yours is being repaired. It will have a prepaid label for you to pack up your unit and send it to them. Once it is fixed, they will send it back to you with a report of the repairs done (at no cost), and then you use the prepaid label again to send the loaner unit back. They give you ten days to ship back the loaner unit or they will charge your credit card $3.00 per day rental fee. Enagic also offers a thorough cleaning for your machine where it is taken apart, thoroughly cleaned and inspected for $35.00 plus shipping.
10) The Enagic machine is only designed for cold water operation. Don't run hot water though the machine. It will even signal you if you do, so you don’t damage the machine. It primarily will cause damage to the high grade filter inside depending on the length of time the filter was exposed to the hot water operation. However you can heat or chill water after production for tea, coffee, cooking or making ice cubes. When heated the ORP and pH will change and when chilled the ORP will change but the pH will remain the same.
11) Make sure that the grey outflow hose is angled downwards, even if you have to elevate the machine to ensure that there is a downward angle. This will ensure that the automatic draining mechanism of the unit will operate after each use to drain residual water from the machine, preventing bacterial contamination and deterioration of internal parts.
12) Test your water often by using the ph drops that are included with your machine. You can adjust the pH by adjusting the flow of your water through your faucet. The slower the flow, the higher the pH and the ORP. Some settings on the machine require a slower flow, such as the acidic waters. If your flow rate is too fast, the machine will say Overflow and you must turn down the speed of flow from the faucet. This is to ensure that the ionization process has the opportunity to work efficiently. You also receive with your machine chlorine tester drops. This is useful to determine if your filter has been damaged or needs to be replaced.
13) If you find that your hoses are not the proper length for your individual set-up, alternate hoses are available from Enagic. For instance if you need a longer white flexible hose for a deeper sink, or you need a shorter grey hose. The hoses from Enagic have special antibacterial properties making them different from and preferable to average hose available in hardware stores.
14) Deep cleaning your machine is important to the life of the machine. Your machine comes with a cleaning cartridge that is the same size and fits into the same place as the internal filter. Once every 2-4 months, you should use the cleaning cartridge, following the directions that are included inside the cartridge box. The more water you produce, the more often and sooner you may need to clean your machine. If you notice the flow from your flexible hose becoming restricted, then it's time to use the cleaning cartridge. Each cleaning cartridge is for one-time use only and should be discarded after use. We also recommend leaving the cleaning cartridge in the machine overnight for optimal results. Enagic also provides a thorough internal cleaning of the plates and your machine for $35.00. This can help to remove excessive calcium buildup that occurs on the plates and is necessary should you experience a significant reduction in the water flow from the flexible hose.
Is My Machine Supposed To Do That?
There is a smell with the production of my Kangen WaterTM? In certain types of water, particularly well water, minerals and dissolved gases, such as carbon acidic gas can be greater than usual. This can cause a reaction with the antibacterial feature in the water supply hose, giving off a smell. Try running water through the machine on the Clean Water setting for a few minutes and this should clear the smell. If you experience a sulfur smell, such as rotten eggs, then you need to purchase pre-filtration that will specifically remove sulfur, as the Enagic filter does not remove sulfur.
I just changed the filter and now the machine is leaking? This is usually caused by having failed to include an O ring on the filter cartridge before installing. Turn the nozzle to the remove position, and pull the filter out. Check to see that there is only one O-ring in each hole. If there are more than two rings on a hole, it will leak.
When I take my medications with Kangen WaterTM, I don't feel well? It is important if you are taking medications to take them with Clean Water instead of the higher alkaline drinking water of 8.5 to 9.5. This ensures that the prescribed dosage that is based on normal pH levels in the digestive system, is kept constant.
There is water leaking from the flexible pipe? This means that the mineral accumulation on the parts of the electrolysis chamber is too high. Simply run Beauty Water for 3-5 minutes to reverse the polarity in the electrolysis chamber and automatically remove deposition on the electrodes.
When I test my water, the ORP is not negative? There are a few reasons that this may be the case. First, you may be running the water through the machine too quickly or with too much pressure. The slower you run the water, the higher the pH and the lower the ORP will be. If you are using well water as your source water, you may need to add pre-filtration to remove excessive minerals or carbon acid gas. Another reason may be if you are using reverse osmosis water. The RO process removes all minerals from source water, making it incompatible with ionization. Every ionization process requires mineral content in the water. Finally you may need to change the internal filter, use a cleaning cartridge for a cleaning cycle or add external pre-filtration.
There is white fogginess in my Kangen WaterTM when it comes out of the machine? The white fogginess apparent in Kangen water(TM) is simply a result of hydrogen gas being released through electrolysis, and is normal. If you rest the glass for a while the white fogginess should disappear. If it doesn't, then simply be sure to run Beauty Water 5.5 for about 2-3 minutes and it should eliminate the fogginess.
My machine says to reduce flow? When the water flow exceeds the ability of the plates to thoroughly and effectively ionize the water, the machine will tell you to reduce the water flow rate. Simply turn down the water tap to reduce the speed at which the water flows through the machine. There is also a similar warning when the water flow is too low.
After I turn off my machine, there will still be water coming out of the grey hose, often quite a while after I've stopped the machine? Each time you turn off your machine, the machine has a safety system that completely drains water from the inside of the machine to prevent deterioration of internal parts and to keep the water of bacterial contamination.
There are white specks floating in the water? Since the Kangen WaterTM is made from your source tap water, the quantity of minerals that are contained in your water will carry through to the Kangen WaterTM produced. There is no harm in drinking these mineral clusters, although cleaning your machine by running Beauty Water each day for a few minutes will usually clear up the problem by discharging mineral deposits on the electrolysis plates. If this is a recurring issue, then we recommend the purchase of an Ion Exchange Filter which is designed for hard water that contains higher levels of mineral concentrations.
I'm noticing a rough film on the inside of my glasses. Is this from my Kangen WaterTM ? Higher mineral concentrations in tap water can create more build-up on the working parts of the electrolysis chamber and is not harmful. Over time this can build up as well on aluminum cookware and some drinking glasses. Simply allow vinegar to soak in these containers for 12-15 hours and it will rinse out easily. You can reduce this by running the Beauty Water daily.
I'm confused about changing the filter? Normally the machine will notify you when it is time to change the filter, generally after 3,000 gallons of water has been produced. However, if you have reached a year and you have not received a signal to replace your filter we recommend you change the filter at that time. You can always use chlorine testing drops and Clean Water to see if chlorine is still effectively being removed from the source water. Remember to hit the reset button after changing the filter so that the machine recognizes a new filter has been put in and starts the count over. Sometimes the machine may alert you to change the filter, but you may not have had the filter that long. Use the chlorine testing drops with Clean Water to see if the filter is still filtering out chlorine. If it is, simply hit the filter reset button to stop the alert and remember to check for chlorine periodically.
How do I travel with my machine? When traveling with your machine remember to take the electrolysis enhancer tank out if applicable. If you leave the tank in and your machine is damaged by enhancer, the repair is not covered under your warranty. Keep both hoses attached, leave the filter attached, and keep it sitting upright. Do not lay your machine down at anytime. Try to drain as much water out of your machine as possible by letting the gray and white hose hang over the counter-top with a bucket underneath so that the water drains into it.
Will the machine work with a water softener? Yes, the machine will work with a water softener. It is actually good to have a softener to prevent build-up from occurring quickly within your machine.
My machine is stuck on the cleaning cycle? Whenever your machine gets stuck on a cleaning cycle, it is very possible you may have calcium build up inside. When this happens, the first step will be to turn the water on and see if it eventually goes away. If the signal does not go away, and if you have done your cleanings with a cleaning cartridge regularly, we recommend that you send it in to the Service Department to have it examined.
I just purchased my machine and was producing Strong Acidic Water and the solution was used up very quickly....why? The first time you use the electrolysis enhancer it usually gets used very quickly. That is due to the machine being new, and the solution having never been run through the connecting pipes. You will notice that the next bottle doesn't get used as quickly. Do not be alarmed as this is all normal. The frequency with which you have to refill your solution is based on how much strong acidic and strong Kangen water you produce, the quality of the water, and the flow. The slower you run the water the better the pH level will be, but more of the solution will be used.
I just refilled my Electrolysis Enhancer solution and now it says "Refill specified solution". Why? Sometimes when you first use your electrolysis enhancer tank in making Strong Acidic Water, the machine may announce "Refill specified solution" even though you have filled the solution. Please allow some time for this announcement to cancel by running water through the machine. If it continues after 30 seconds, then reduce the flow through the machine.
