Reverse Osmosis; make an educated choice.
Both systems from ION LIFE will give years of dependability and performance if you maintain the filter change regimen as suggested.| Item |
RO MkI | RO MkII |
Jupiter Science Alkaliser |
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| Initial Cost | $995 |
$1295 | $1295 - $2495 |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 5 yr | 2 yr - 5 yr |
| Where Manufactured | Taiwan |
USA |
South Korea |
| Annual Replacement filter costs | $410 |
$ 426 |
$100 |
| Sediment |
$10 | $60 | n/a |
| Carbon | $45 | $0 (replace with polishing filter) | n/a |
| Membrane | $120 | $180 | n/a |
| Polishing filter | $45 | $60 | n/a |
| Wellbeing | $135 | $135 | n/a |
| Frequency of replacing filters | 6 mths (Wellbeing) 1 yr (sediment, carbon, polish) 3yrs (membrane) |
6 mths (Wellbeing) 1 yr (sediment, carbon, polish) 3-5yrs (membrane) |
1 yr |
| Dimensions (cm) | Microlite: 25(W) x 33(H) x 14(D) | ||
| RO system | 40(W) x 44(H) x 20(D) | 42(W) x 32(H) x 11(D) | Melody: 27(W) x 33(H) x 14.6(D) |
| Tank | 34(H) x 22(D) | 38(H) x 23(D) | Alphion/Delphi: 25(W) x 33(H) x 13(D) |
| Waste Water | 1L for every 1L produced | 1L for every 1L produced | 1L for every 1.5L produced (this water can be collected and has many uses, so is not technically waste) |
| pH | pH 4 - 9 (fixed) | pH 4 - 9 (fixed) | pH 3 - 11 (programmable) |
| without Wellbeing |
pH 4 | pH 4 | |
| with Wellbeing | pH 9 | pH 9 | |
| Microclustered? | No | No | Yes |
| Structured | No | No | Yes |
| ORP |
> + 100mV | > + 100mV | -90mV to -250mV |
| Installation Costs | $150 | $150 | $0 for Microlite, Melody, Alphion $150 for Delphi |
| Volume of pressure tank | 15L | 8L | n/a |
| Fill rate @ 60psi | 5L per hour | 6L per hour | 80L per hour |
| Manufacturer | AquaPro | AquaSafe | Emco Tech |
| Fluoride Removal? | Yes (up to 99%) | Yes (up to 99%) | Yes (up to 20%)(can add pre-filter for greater removal) |
| Micron Rating | 0.0002µm | 0.0005µm | 0.1µmto 0.01µm |