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	UltraTechnos Proven Basic Unit [click here for info]	Mavello Basic Unit Upgrade [click here for info]	Miracle Fountain [click here for info]	JP104 Melody Simply the Best [click here for info]	JP107 MicroLite The Next Generation [click here for info]
pH Levels (Ionization Levels)	Alkaline Water: pH 9.5 – 10.0* Acid Water: pH 5.0– 6.5	Alkaline pH 10.0 - 11.5* Acid Water: pH 4.0 - 6.0 10%+/- Stronger Ionization	Alkaline pH 10.0-11.5* Acid Water: pH 4.0 – 5.9 20%+/- Stronger Ionization	Alkaline pH 10.0 - 12.5* Acid Water: pH 4.0 - 6.0 20%+/- Stronger Ionization	Alkaline pH 10.0 - 11.5* Acid Water: pH 4.0 - 6.0 15%+/- Stronger Ionization
Filter Type	2 Stage 1 micron Particulate Filter and Granulated Carbon Filter for Chlorine removal.	Choice of .1M or .01M filters 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is best particulate filter found on the market. Used in kidney dialysis. Also a carbon filter that filters Chlorine. Comes with plain carbon filter. .01M has 100 Times the particle filtration potential as a 1M filter.	Dual Filtration 2 pre-filters.  1 micron granulated carbon filter followed by a 0.01hollow-membrane filter (100 times the particle filtration potential as the first pre-filter)	Choice of 1M or optional .01M filters 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter or we can upgrade you to the New Biostone 1 Micron filter at no charge. 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is the best particulate filter found on the market. Used in kidney dialysis. Also available - an optional carbon filter that filters Chlorine and another that filters out flouride and arsenic. Comes with plain carbon filter. .01M has 100 Times the particle filtration potential as the Masterpiece.	Choice of 1M or optional .01M filters 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter or we can upgrade you to the New Biostone 1 Micron filter at no charge. 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is the best particulate filter found on the market. Used in kidney dialysis. Also available - an optional carbon filter that filters Chlorine and another that filters out flouride and arsenic. Comes with plain carbon filter. .01M has 100 Times the particle filtration potential as the Masterpiece.
Chlorine removal	YES - Single carbon filtration	YES - Single carbon filtration	YES - Double carbon filtration	YES - Single carbon filtration with Tourmaline InfraRed softening and energizing and with Coral Calcium.	YES - Single carbon filtration with Tourmaline InfraRed softening and energizing and with Coral Calcium.
Hookup	Diverter that comes with the unit at purchase.  Attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet.  Can also be attached to a gooseneck faucet.	Diverter that comes with the unit at purchase.  Attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet.  Can also be attached to a gooseneck faucet.	On/Off water valve built into the unit so it can be hard-plumbed directly into a water line under the sink. Also can be installed with diverter that attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet.  Can also be attached to a gooseneck faucet.	Optional On/Off water valve built into the unit so it can be hard-plumbed directly into a water line under the sink. Please ask about our exclusive under sink conversion kit if not wanted on bench top. Also can be installed with diverter that attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet.	Diverter that comes with the unit at purchase. Attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet. Can also be attached to a gooseneck faucet
Other advantages	Price is lowest on the market.	Mavello has nicer features, state of the art electronics, patented polymer ion separation technology. It is also more convenient to use. It produces 15-20% stronger Alkaline and Acid Water. 6 year market track record.  Impeccable Service Record. Extremely reliable unit.	The Miracle Fountain is the only dual filter water ionizer on the market.  It is the most sophisticated Water Ionizer on the market, as well as the only one with built-in dual filters.	The advantage of Tourmaline BioStone means that your Melody (and MicroLite) are supercharged in all functions. As well as offering all the features of other models it also has patented ability to allow user to continue use while system is self-cleaning. Built-in flux sensor exclusive to 2003 models. In all ways the superior model on the market.	The advantage of Tourmaline BioStone means that your MicroLite (and Melody) are supercharged in all functions. The Microlite is the new, upgraded version of the Mavello (now 4 years old). The Microlite has nicer features, state of the art electronics and patented polymer ion separation technology with true automatic cleaning. It is also more convenient to use with LED display and automatic cleaning. It produces 15-20% stronger Alkaline and Acid Water than the Masterpiece. Built-in newest flux sensor unique to 2004 models.
Bottom Line Assessment	If value is what you are looking for, the Technos has the best value of any Water Ionizer sold on the market. It is a good, basic workhorse unit that will deliver a pH 9.5 – 10.0 (depending on water source*).	The Mavello is worth the extra money. It has the bells and whistles that the Technos does not have: a better filter, stronger Ionized Water, nice features, impeccable technology. If you don’t mind spending the extra money, then the Mavello is the way to go.  It produces 15-20% stronger Alkaline and Acid Water than the Technos. The ability to fill a 5 gallon bottle from the stainless steel spigot on top of the unit.	The Miracle Fountain also is worth the extra money, but again it is mostly bells and whistles. It is 5% stronger than the Mavello and 25% stronger than the Technos. The dual filter feature and built-in on/off value makes it the most versatile water ionizer on the market.  Constant Self-cleaning feature. Patient Pending feature allows the unit to clean itself constantly, even when unit is in drinking mode.	If you want the best then the Melody is for you. The difference is bells and whistles, with the exception of its filter abilities, its non-mixing patented output ability, and its ability to be directly plumbed into the mains. It is 5% stronger than the MicroLite/Mavello and 25% stronger than the Masterpiece. Also great compact size for bench top. The Melody is simply excellent in all ways and we believe to be the best water purifier available anywhere.	As the latest model from Jupiter, MicroLite is worth the extra money. It replaces the Mavello (now on market 4 years) and has the bells and whistles that the Masterpiece does not have - a better filter, stronger ionized water, nice features and impeccable technology. If you don't mind spending the extra money, then the MicroLite is the way to go. You can easily fill a 5 gallon bottle from the stainless steel spigot on top of the unit.
Year First Produced	1993	2000	2002	2004	2004
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*  Ionization Strength, ORP and pH level, vary according to water composition, TDS (the amount of dissolved minerals in the water) and which mineral are in the water.  Water chemistry is extremely complex and will have an effect on ionization levels when produced.  Water Quality is discussed in detail here.

Who is the manufacturer of these Water Ionizer units?
Dong Yang Science manufactures both the Technos, Mavello and Miracle Fountain Water Ionizers.

When did production begin on each unit?
Production began on the Technos Water Ionizer in 1992 and has been produced steadily since then. Production began on The Mavello in 1998 and Miracle Fountain in 2002.

What is the biggest difference between the units?
Besides price, the Mavello produces stronger Ionized Water and has more convenient features such as the ability to change directly from one ionization level to another without having to go through the other ionization levels.  The Miracle Fountain is our flagship unit.

What is the greatest advantage of the Technos over the Mavello and  Miracle Fountain?
The Technos has a price advantage over the Mavello, $100 and $300 over the  Miracle Fountain. While it does not produce quite as strong an Ionized Water as the Technos, its' pH and ORP are sufficient levels of Ionized Water to drink.

What are the electrodes of each unit composed of?
The electrodes are Titanium, a very hard metal, coated (not electroplated) with platinum, a very conductive metal. All Water Ionizers currently manufactured use these two materials for their electrodes. Electroplating only places platinum on the titanium only a few molecules thick, which is not sufficient for prolonged ionization.  There have been claims that pure platinum electrodes are sometimes used for the electrodes but this claim is obviously false since this would not at all improve performance and would be cost prohibitive.

Does one unit produce stronger Ionized Water than the other?
The Mavello produces Ionized Water that is about 15% stronger than The Technos because it has an extra electrode within the ionization chamber.  The Miracle Fountain is about 5% stronger than the Mavello.

Is this stronger ionization of any real benefit?
Yes. The stronger Ionized Water is the better it is because the stronger it is, the stronger a preventative health component it becomes. However, it is important to keep in mind that once Ionized Water reaches a pH 10, the water develops a briny or salty taste. If it gets higher that pH 11, the water develops a taste similar to that of chlorine. These tastes develop because of the high percentage of water that has been Ionized Water.

Is it dangerous to drink Ionized Water at these high pH levels?
It is NOT dangerous to drink them at this level; however, it certainly is not necessary. Ionized Water should ideally be consumed between a pH 9.5 and 10.0.

Are there any advantages of drinking Ionized Water at these higher pH and lower ORP levels?
You will be consuming a liquid that has an extremely low negative charge, or ORP (oxidation reduction potential) somewhere in the neighborhood of -300 to -500 Mv, depending on water source. While it is not necessary to drink Ionized Water at this level, it will not hurt you to do so. However, be advised that drinking water with such a high pH may cause an upset stomach.

Do any of the Jupiter Water Ionizers have any shortcomings?
No. They each have advantages and disadvantages over the other, but neither should be considered to have shortcomings. They are both well-built, durable Water Ionizers that provide strong Ionized Water.

What is the Warranty on each of the units?
One-year parts and labors, which is guaranteed directly through the Watershed. The unit is sent back directly to the Watershed for any repairs.

What is the difference in filters on each unit?
The Technos has a one-micron carbon filter than removes chlorine from the water and all particulate matter down to one micron, which is very small. While this is considered excellent filtration, there are finer filters than will remove anything in the water down to .01-microns and even small. The Mavello has the option to be purchased with the standard one-micron like The Technos or a hollow-membrane filter, which removes particulate down to .01-microns.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of this ultra-fine filtration?
The advantage is the removal of everything in the water to this ultra-fine level. This includes many toxins, bacteria and viruses that conventional filtration does not remove. The disadvantage is that because of this ultra-fine filtration, they clog very quickly and must be changed often.

How often does a hollow-membrane filter need to be changed compared to a traditional filter?
At least twice as often because of the large amounts of material they are capable of removing. This means they must be changed approximately every 6-9 months, compared to a traditional one-micron filter that needs to be changed every 9-14 months. The hollow-membrane filter is also more expensive than the one-micron carbon block filter.

Why is it called a hollow-membrane filter?
Because they use a membrane to filter particles unlike most filters which use fibers, ceramic or carbon to remove particles from the water. The membranes themselves are hollow, which allows the water to pass through them.

Are they used for any other purposes?
Yes, they are used in kidney dialysis because they remove everything from the blood to a very fine level.

Will the filter remove fluoride from the water?
No, the carbon and ultra filters will not remove fluoride. The only filter that will remove fluoride is an alum filter. Minerals are not removed from water through normal filtration. However, since fluoride is an acidic mineral carrying a positive charge, some of it will be removed from the alkaline side to the acidic side of the ionized water. This will reduce the amount of fluoride found in the alkaline water, which is the water we consume. Thus, we can effectively remove up to approximately 50% of the fluoride from the alkaline Ionized Water.  The Watershed does offer fluoride pre-filters (Alum based) that install either under the sink or on the countertop.

Some companies claim their Water Ionizers will remove all the fluoride in the water. Is this possible?
NO. Absolutely not. The laws of physics work the same for all water ionizers regardless of how they are made. We would have to ionize 100% of the minerals in the water to expect that 100% of any mineral would be removed to either the alkaline or acid side of the Water Ionizer.

Bottom Line: The Technos has great value as a Water Ionizer. If you want state of the Art ionization technology, the Mavello is the way to go. It has nicer features and is a more attractive unit. But the Technos delivers the desired strength for considerably less money. It has been on the market for many years, while the Mavello has only been around a much shorter period of time. The Technos has established itself as an industry leader over the years and is well known for being reliable unit.

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