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Comparison Between The Technos and Mavello Water Ionizers

Overall Assessment

*  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 and the Mavello Water Ionizers.

When did production begin on each unit?
Production began on the Technos Water Ionizer in 1993 and has been produced steadily since then. Production began on The Mavello in 2000.

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.

What is the greatest advantage of the Technos over the Mavello?
The Technos has a tremendous price advantage over the Mavello, almost $200. 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. 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.

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. 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 either The Technos or The Mavello 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 guarantied directly through Solutions. The unit is sent back directly to Solutions 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 .1-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 .1-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, it will not. No filter will remove fluoride from the water. Minerals are not removed from water through 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.

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.