1. How does a water ionizer work?
2. What are the various levels of alkalinity and acidity (pH) for?
3. Do I need a plumber to install water ionizers?
4. How do I get my ordinary tap water, once the ionizer is attached to the tap?
5. How do I install and adjust my water ionizer?
6. What type of water can I use to produce ionized water?
7. What maintenance do Tyent water ionizers require?
8. How do I know when the filter needs replacing?
9. Can I store the water? For how long?
10. How low an O.R.P. measurement do your water ionizers achieve (i.e how strongly antioxidizing are they)?
11. Can I cook with alkaline ionized water?

1. How does a water ionizer work?

Any Water Ionizer that is worth having should serve two main purposes:  Water Filtration and Water Ionization.  Easily connected directly to your faucet, the Tyent water ionizer uses this two step process. The first task is to filter out harmful components of the water: chlorine, trihalomethanes, phenols, sediment, odor, taste, organic waste, and bacteria of all kinds. With the Tyent, the water flows through the first of two multi-stage filters in order to remove impurities from the source water.  The second filter is a ceramic based filter which actually pre-ionizes the water before it moves to the electrolysis chamber of the ionizer. (This pre-ionization process is actually one of the reasons why the Tyent outperforms the competition in both PH and ORP levels.)  Next via high-capacity platinum-plated electrodes the filtered water arrives in the ionization chambers.  This is where simple electrolysis takes place and the water is separated into its acid and alkaline constituents:

A range of pH settings from neutral to very alkaline or very acid is available from the LCD touch screen panel. The electrodes in the ionization chamber are cleaned periodically in an automatic cleaning cycle.

2. What are the various levels of alkalinity and acidity (pH) for?

Tyent water ionizers provide, at the touch of a button form the LCD touch screen panel, water that varies from mildly alkaline to highly alkaline (structured). This enables you to accustom yourself gradually to higher levels of alkaline drinking water. Since the Alkaline Ionized Water is so detoxifying, you should start slowly with one glass of ionized water at the lowest alkaline setting and work your way up over several weeks to higher levels and amounts. If you experience any discomfort from detoxification, just move back to the previous level or smaller quantities. It also allows different members of the family to dial up their preferred level. The highest levels of alkalinity are for cooking and washing fresh foods.

In addition there is a button for water that is only filtered but not ionized. Its pH level will be close to the level of your regular tap water. This water is for those taking medications which should not be combined with alkaline water (because of how easily absorbable Alkaline water is).

As for the various levels of acidic water, you will probably use the most acid level for many different uses including cleaning, sterilizing and disinfecting.

Remember: the pH level of ionized water will vary based on the mineral content of your source water, i.e. your tap water. Water Ionizers depend on the mineral (Calcium and Magnesium) content of the water to separate the Alkaline and Acid streams, and since water can vary slightly in different regions, ionizer power adjustments may need to be made from the touch screen.  The Tyent Water Ionizer is the only machine on he market that lets you individually set the pH and Ionization power at each pre-defined Alkaline and Acidic Level on the touch panel.   This is really a great feature because you don't need to worry about slowing down the water pressure to change the pH level like some of hte compettor machines out there.  With the Tyent, you don't have to guess where you pH level is either as a simple to us pH test kit is provided with every Tyent water ionizer that we sell.  Use the Free test kit to know exactly where your output pH levels are.  Any if you desire to increase/decrease the pH level for a pre-defined setting, then no problem! 

3. Do I need a plumber to install water ionizers?

No way! Our systems come with a faucet diverter kit that fits all standard kitchen faucets, and installs easily in minutes. With the Tyent Water Ionizers, you also have the option of connecting directly to the cold water supply line under your counter. For this direct connection method you may need a plumber, if you don't have simple plumbing skills.

4. How do I get my ordinary tap water, once the ionizer is attached to the tap?

The faucet diverter as mentioned above has a lever.  One position of the lever supplies the Tyent with source water and the other position flows water from your faucet into your sink as normal.

5. How do I install and adjust my water ionizer?

A complete color product manual is included with your system.  In addition we will include one or more FREE DVD's to help you get setup and optimized! 

We will also provide you with a toll free support line that you can call if you ever have questions.

6. What type of water can I use to produce ionized water?

Regular tap water is best. Distilled water or water filtered by reverse osmosis does not have any minerals, therefore it cannot be ionized effectively. Water ionizers can be used with most well water. The two most common problems found in well water are hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg, sulfur smell) and high iron content. Both of these conditions can be remedied with the proper pre-filter. The mineral content of your source water directly effects the strength of ionized water you can produce. Typically the more minerals, the stronger the ionization potential: higher alkalinity and higher antioxidant potential.

7. What maintenance do Tyent water ionizers require?

Virtually none. All the ionizers we sell have an automatic self-cleaning feature.

8. How do I know when the filter needs replacing?

An LED indicator on the front panel gives an approximate indication of remaining filter life. Generally the standard filter set lasts 6-8 months for the typical family of three.  But filter life can depends on the source of water and the amount of use. For example, a filter set filtering tap water that contains between 0.4 and 1.0 ppm (parts per million) of chlorine will last longer that if greater than 1.0 ppm.

If you smell or taste chlorine in your water after it passes through the ionizer, change your filter. If you find that the flow rate through your filter has decreased, it's probably full of particles and now needs replacing.

By changing your filter at regular intervals, you are assured of the inner hygiene of the ionizer.

9. Can I store the water? For how long?

Yes, alkaline ionized water is best kept in an airtight glass or plastic container. It can be refrigerated or kept in a cool place. Avoid storage in metal, especially aluminum containers. The alkaline properties will be retained for 1-2 weeks, but they are strongest when fresh (within the first 3 days). The antioxidant properties start to diminish after 18-24 hours. So for the best benefits, drink it within a day or so. Here are some typical results for refrigerated ionized water, stored in a sealed glass container:

10. How low an O.R.P. measurement do your water ionizers achieve (i.e. how strongly antioxidizing are they)?

A low O.R.P. (oxidation reduction potential) signifies a strong antioxidant). Depending on the source water, our ionizers have been able to achieve readings as low as -400mv.  Be careful out there when you see other competitors claiming lower that -400mv, because if it is lower that that you can rest assured that they are adding chemicals to the water to alter the results.  Note that the Tyent (unlike some other ionizers) does NOT have a port where you are supposed to add chemicals.  The Tyent is the natural alternative.

11. Can I cook with alkaline ionized water?

Yes, in fact your food will taste better and your body will assimilate the nutrients more readily. You will notice the difference especially at the most alkaline settings (higher pH): your greens will be greener, rice fluffier, tea and coffee tastier.