
Performance: three important considerations

Testing performed in independent, EPA / NELAP-certified labs for:
21 heavy metals, 6 forever chemicals, 68 pharmaceuticals, 7 hormones, 45 pesticides and herbicides, 87 VOCs & SOCs, and 15 other anions & disinfectants - a total of 249!
Nothing was hidden or left out. We reported and reduced everything – even the toughest ones like arsenic and chromium VI. We also tested as close to the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level as possible.

Smart Electrodes are made from the purest Japanese titanium and platinum. Add in precide Korean engineering, and the result? Greater performance at greater efficiency, that stands the test of time.
Our proprietary membranes are sonically welded - never chemically bonded, like others. Marry them to Smart Electrodes and you get H2 Infusion Technology and unmatched performance. Now that’s smart.

The Vesta H2 will, depending on the source water, create a pH over 11.0 and an ORP under -800.
It'd be misleading and false marketing to say that an ionizer will get a particular result, since the result will vary depending on the mineral concentration and flow rate of the source water.
Our guarantee is that if you can show - at any time within the first 90 days after purchase - that our ionizer doesn't outperform any other brand ionizer using a similar number of plates and the same water source, then we'll give you a full refund.
Engineered with you in mind





by research.
Over 1,000 peer-reviewed studies show that molecular hydrogen - or H2 - has a therapeutic benefit in every organ of the human body and positively affects over 170 disease models and health conditions.

and pains.
Oxidative stress damages your cells, causing pain and inflammation. As we age, inflammation increases. Studies show that H2 neutralizes the damaging radicals. Drinking UltraWater can ease chronic and acute aches and pain.

in your water!
Free radical damage causes oxidative stress and is one of the primary causes of aging. Oxidation causes iron or apples to “rust”. Antioxidants prevent or slow that damage. Unfortunately, anti-oxidants neutralize both beneficial and harmful radicals. Research shows the H2 in UltraWater specifically targets only the damaging radicals - making it the “ultimate” antioxidant.

ATP powers your cells. It is the source of your energy. Research shows H2 helps increase ATP production, giving you more energy while decreasing lactic acid levels. Athlete? Exerciser? Just want more pep? UltraWater helps improve performance and recovery.

Improve your health.
When H2 neutralizes damaging oxygen radicals, it creates water (H2O) - increasing your cellular hydration. Great tasting and silky-smooth alkaline UltraWater is also easier to drink. When you drink more, you enjoy optimal hydration and better health.

UltraWater is alkaline and ionized, making it rich in naturally occurring beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium that help you alkalize and maintain a healthy pH balance.
Features | Delphi H2 | Vesta H2 | Athena H2 | Melody || |
---|---|---|---|---|
Suggested Retail Price |
![]() $3,495
|
![]() $3,195
|
![]() $2,595
|
![]() $1,795
|
Filter | Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
pH Range (Reno source water) |
pH 3 to pH 11+ | pH 3 to pH 11+ | pH 4 to pH 10.5 | pH 4.5 to pH 10 |
Independent Lab Result Best -ORP |
-800 +/- mV | -800 +/- mV | -600 +/- mV | -400 +/- mV |
Number Electrode Plates | 9 Smart Electrodes | 9 Smart Electrodes | 7 Smart Electrodes | 5 Smart Electrodes |
Manufacturing Process | Electroplating | Electroplating | Electroplating | Electroplating |
Premium Dual Filteration | 2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
Platinum / TI Source | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
Cleaning Frequency | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 |
Wait while Cleaning? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Stops Scaling on Plates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Water Flow Control Onboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Electrical Supply | AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
Will it grace my kitchen and be a welcome addition? How large is it? How refined is the design?


Kangen SD 501

LIFE Ionizers

Ace, Edge and UEC

- Two-tone Dark Charcoal & Metallic Silver
- All Black
- White / Silver
- Custom available
White (metallic option)
Black / Graphite
Metallic Gray
Compact
Reasonably compact but 7" deep
Larger size - taller and wider
More compact than 'Life' / larger than AlkaViva
Refined European design. High-end finish works well with a variety of décor / appliances.
Outdated look. Large spout. Questionable compatibility w/ high-end kitchen decor.
You better like black! Very square and boxy. Unrefined.
New model is their best looking Ionizer. Competitive, high-end quality like AlkaViva.
Healthy water starts with clean. Ionizers filters are not all created equal. The scary part? Unfiltered contaminants are ionized and made more bio-available.
The result of 3 years and $500k in R&D. UltraWater’s proprietary impregnated technology utilizes 16 medias to target broad based contaminants. Unmatched performance.
Granulated Activated Carbon plus Calcium Sulfite (like Brita). Very simple filter that along with a high flow rate offers minimal contact time and poor broad-based contaminant reduction. No posted test results.
Granulated Activated Carbon with Vitamin C (that targets only chlorine). Life sends a “customized” three external filter set (actually same filter set no matter where you live).
Granulated Activated Carbon plus a .01M membrane for microbes only. Filters do not remove broad-based contaminants like heavy metals etc.
(Yes) - EPA / NELAP certified lab tests show a 99.9% reduction of 249 contaminants (including arsenic) across a broad range of contaminants.
WQA Gold Seal / NSF 42 NSF 42 certifies reduction of chlorine taste and odor only. Not tested for anything else.
None posted on website.
(YES) - but with questionable caveats. Done in unrealistic parts per billion and missing tough to remove toxins like arsenic, chromium etc.
Heavy Metals
Chemicals
Glyphosate
Pest/herbicides
Pharma
NO
Some
Some
Some
Some
NO
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
YES
NO
NO
NO
Not Needed. Plus if you have a unique situation, AlkaViva has a complete range of specialty filters to handle anything.
Required to achieve contaminant reduction beyond chlorine.
REQUIRED. Life’s answer to their limited internal filter is to send you three more external ones. You must replace all 5 filters annually, or void your warranty.
Not Needed. And they offer a reasonable choice in external specialty filters.
NONE. Just credible, verifiable testing, with clear protocols, showing high reductions of even the toughest things like arsenic, cadmium etc.
NONE. However, their WQA listing is very limited in what has been tested.
UV LIGHT. UV is unnecessary in an ionizer using treated water since chlorine kills microbes.. It is also ineffective due to lack of adequate treatment time (due to fast flow rate).
.01M FILTER. This filter only removes microbes (killed by chlorine) in treated water. Useful for wells, but does NOT reduce broad-based contaminants.
Inefficient large plates require higher power. High power creates more heat and stresses the plating, shortening lifespan.
150 Watts
1.25 Amps
230 Watts
2 Amps
800 Watts
6.7 Amps
800 Watts
6.7 Amps
Very low
Very low
Very low
Very low
YES
NO
NO
NO
LOW Exposure
Higher Exposure
Higher Exposure
Higher Exposure
All ionizers self-clean. All cleaning systems are NOT created equal. The cleaning system determines performance, durability and ease of use.
DARC II Patented, fully automatic system. Cleans everytime you use the ionizer.
Cleans once for 30 seconds every 10 mins of use.
RADC Self-Cleaning. No details available website.
No details available website. Must call to find out selectable cleaning cycle after 20 Liters or 30 liters.
Fully Automatic
Required
Unknown
Unknown
Never!
Required
No
No
Never Wait for cleaning
Required to Wait
Required to Wait
Required to Wait
YES 1:1
No 20:1
Unknown / not published
Unknown / not published
Limited Lifetime
5 Years
Limited Lifetime* Must install and maintain external pre-filters / housing to be valid
Lifetime
YES
NO
NO
NO
Consider the pH, -ORP and H2 at drinkable levels. Ideal drinking range is 9 - 9.5 pH.
3.5 pH to 11 pH
4 pH to 10.5 pH
4 pH to 11 pH
4 pH to 11 pH
1.0+ ppm
.5 ppm
.8 ppm
.8 ppm
-850 ORP
-750 ORP
-850 ORP
-850 ORP
Owners of Life Ionizers and Tyent companies were AlkaViva dealers before importing themselves.
2002 as importer
2003 in USA
2006 as importer
2006 as importer
Yes / 2007
Yes / 2008
OptionsNo
Yes / 2009

Tech Support Specialists are available to help you remotely with installation.
LEARN MORE
Tech Support Specialist will contact
you via email within 1 business day
Finish | Two-Tone, Black, White | One-Touch Selectable pH Levels | Alkaline (5 Levels), Purified, Acidic (2 Levels) |
---|---|---|---|
Filtration | Pre-Filter + UltraWater Filtration (Cartridge Type) | Electrodes / Plates | 9 Smart Platinum / Titanium |
Electrolysis Method | H2 Infusion Technology | Cleaning System | DARC II Cleaning System - Dual Automatic Reverse Cleaning |
On / Off Valve Method | Real-time Flow Control System | Display Control | Negative LCD |
Protection Devices | Two (2) Built-in Temperature Sensors | Maximum Power | 150W |
Rated Voltage | 120V / 60Hz (also available in 220V) | Dimensions | 12.5" x 14.5" x 5.5" (W x H x D) |
Weight | 18 lbs. | Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Installation Method | At the Sink (Diverter or Plumbed to Cold Water Line) |
When will my order ship?
If you placed your order before 11 AM PST, it will ship out the same business day. Orders placed after 11 AM PST will ship out the next business day.
What carrier does AlkaViva use?
AlkaViva uses UPS and USPS. Larger items like ionizers are shipped via UPS, while smaller items, like replacement filters, are typically shipped via USPS.
When will my package arrive? Do I get tracking?
Transit time will vary based on your shipping destination.
You will receive an email with tracking information once the shipping label has been created for her order.
Ionizers |
UltraHome |
Replacement Filters |
|
Pacific |
1-3 Days |
4-6 Days |
1-3 Days |
Mountain |
2-4 Days |
3-5 Days |
1-3 Days |
Central |
3-5 Days |
2-4 Days |
1-3 Days |
Eastern |
4-6 Days |
1-2 Days |
1-3 Days |
International Orders
A flat $250 fee added onto any order for delivery outside the United States and/or Canada which covers the cost of shipping and the cost of conversion to 220v (the flat fee is $175 if your country does not require conversion). If your country requires 220V, a special request must be made at the time of order for the conversion. Shipping is via UPS International Shipping and includes tracking and insurance. Import duties, taxes, and brokerage fees are not included in the product price or shipping and handling cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. You may check with your country’s customs office to determine if there will be additional costs. The terms of the AlkaViva warranty as outlined above applies to all international retail orders. However, customers who purchase any AlkaViva ionizer for delivery outside the United States shall bear any and all shipping costs to and from an authorized AlkaViva repair center (as decided by AlkaViva) for warranty work and for any duties or customs fees resulting from transit for repair. We suggest that any customer on an untreated water source (such as well or catchment) provide a water quality report to AlkaViva so that we may determine if pre-filtration is recommended.
Performance: three important considerations

Testing performed in independent, EPA / NELAP-certified labs for:
21 heavy metals, 6 forever chemicals, 68 pharmaceuticals, 7 hormones, 45 pesticides and herbicides, 87 VOCs & SOCs, and 15 other anions & disinfectants - a total of 249!
Nothing was hidden or left out. We reported and reduced everything – even the toughest ones like arsenic and chromium VI. We also tested as close to the EPA Maximum Contaminant Level as possible.

Smart Electrodes are made from the purest Japanese titanium and platinum. Add in precide Korean engineering, and the result? Greater performance at greater efficiency, that stands the test of time.
Our proprietary membranes are sonically welded - never chemically bonded, like others. Marry them to Smart Electrodes and you get H2 Infusion Technology and unmatched performance. Now that’s smart.

The Vesta H2 will, depending on the source water, create a pH over 11.0 and an ORP under -800.
It'd be misleading and false marketing to say that an ionizer will get a particular result, since the result will vary depending on the mineral concentration and flow rate of the source water.
Our guarantee is that if you can show - at any time within the first 90 days after purchase - that our ionizer doesn't outperform any other brand ionizer using a similar number of plates and the same water source, then we'll give you a full refund.
Engineered with you in mind





by research.
Over 1,000 peer-reviewed studies show that molecular hydrogen - or H2 - has a therapeutic benefit in every organ of the human body and positively affects over 170 disease models and health conditions.

and pains.
Oxidative stress damages your cells, causing pain and inflammation. As we age, inflammation increases. Studies show that H2 neutralizes the damaging radicals. Drinking UltraWater can ease chronic and acute aches and pain.

in your water!
Free radical damage causes oxidative stress and is one of the primary causes of aging. Oxidation causes iron or apples to “rust”. Antioxidants prevent or slow that damage. Unfortunately, anti-oxidants neutralize both beneficial and harmful radicals. Research shows the H2 in UltraWater specifically targets only the damaging radicals - making it the “ultimate” antioxidant.

ATP powers your cells. It is the source of your energy. Research shows H2 helps increase ATP production, giving you more energy while decreasing lactic acid levels. Athlete? Exerciser? Just want more pep? UltraWater helps improve performance and recovery.

Improve your health.
When H2 neutralizes damaging oxygen radicals, it creates water (H2O) - increasing your cellular hydration. Great tasting and silky-smooth alkaline UltraWater is also easier to drink. When you drink more, you enjoy optimal hydration and better health.

UltraWater is alkaline and ionized, making it rich in naturally occurring beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium that help you alkalize and maintain a healthy pH balance.
Features | Delphi H2 | Vesta H2 | Athena H2 | Melody || |
---|---|---|---|---|
Suggested Retail Price |
![]() $3,495
|
![]() $3,195
|
![]() $2,595
|
![]() $1,795
|
Filter | Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
Dual UltraWater Filtration System |
pH Range (Reno source water) |
pH 3 to pH 11+ | pH 3 to pH 11+ | pH 4 to pH 10.5 | pH 4.5 to pH 10 |
Independent Lab Result Best -ORP |
-800 +/- mV | -800 +/- mV | -600 +/- mV | -400 +/- mV |
Number Electrode Plates | 9 Smart Electrodes | 9 Smart Electrodes | 7 Smart Electrodes | 5 Smart Electrodes |
Manufacturing Process | Electroplating | Electroplating | Electroplating | Electroplating |
Premium Dual Filteration | 2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
2 Internal premium filters + custom pre-fabrication options |
Platinum / TI Source | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
Cleaning Frequency | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 | DARC Fully Automatic 1:1 |
Wait while Cleaning? | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Stops Scaling on Plates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Water Flow Control Onboard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Electrical Supply | AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
AutoAdjust Advanced SMPS with Pulse Width Modulation |
Will it grace my kitchen and be a welcome addition? How large is it? How refined is the design?


Kangen SD 501

LIFE Ionizers

Ace, Edge and UEC

- Two-tone Dark Charcoal & Metallic Silver
- All Black
- White / Silver
- Custom available
White (metallic option)
Black / Graphite
Metallic Gray
Compact
Reasonably compact but 7" deep
Larger size - taller and wider
More compact than 'Life' / larger than AlkaViva
Refined European design. High-end finish works well with a variety of décor / appliances.
Outdated look. Large spout. Questionable compatibility w/ high-end kitchen decor.
You better like black! Very square and boxy. Unrefined.
New model is their best looking Ionizer. Competitive, high-end quality like AlkaViva.
Healthy water starts with clean. Ionizers filters are not all created equal. The scary part? Unfiltered contaminants are ionized and made more bio-available.
The result of 3 years and $500k in R&D. UltraWater’s proprietary impregnated technology utilizes 16 medias to target broad based contaminants. Unmatched performance.
Granulated Activated Carbon plus Calcium Sulfite (like Brita). Very simple filter that along with a high flow rate offers minimal contact time and poor broad-based contaminant reduction. No posted test results.
Granulated Activated Carbon with Vitamin C (that targets only chlorine). Life sends a “customized” three external filter set (actually same filter set no matter where you live).
Granulated Activated Carbon plus a .01M membrane for microbes only. Filters do not remove broad-based contaminants like heavy metals etc.
(Yes) - EPA / NELAP certified lab tests show a 99.9% reduction of 249 contaminants (including arsenic) across a broad range of contaminants.
WQA Gold Seal / NSF 42 NSF 42 certifies reduction of chlorine taste and odor only. Not tested for anything else.
None posted on website.
(YES) - but with questionable caveats. Done in unrealistic parts per billion and missing tough to remove toxins like arsenic, chromium etc.
Heavy Metals
Chemicals
Glyphosate
Pest/herbicides
Pharma
NO
Some
Some
Some
Some
NO
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
Some
YES
NO
NO
NO
Not Needed. Plus if you have a unique situation, AlkaViva has a complete range of specialty filters to handle anything.
Required to achieve contaminant reduction beyond chlorine.
REQUIRED. Life’s answer to their limited internal filter is to send you three more external ones. You must replace all 5 filters annually, or void your warranty.
Not Needed. And they offer a reasonable choice in external specialty filters.
NONE. Just credible, verifiable testing, with clear protocols, showing high reductions of even the toughest things like arsenic, cadmium etc.
NONE. However, their WQA listing is very limited in what has been tested.
UV LIGHT. UV is unnecessary in an ionizer using treated water since chlorine kills microbes.. It is also ineffective due to lack of adequate treatment time (due to fast flow rate).
.01M FILTER. This filter only removes microbes (killed by chlorine) in treated water. Useful for wells, but does NOT reduce broad-based contaminants.
Inefficient large plates require higher power. High power creates more heat and stresses the plating, shortening lifespan.
150 Watts
1.25 Amps
230 Watts
2 Amps
800 Watts
6.7 Amps
800 Watts
6.7 Amps
Very low
Very low
Very low
Very low
YES
NO
NO
NO
LOW Exposure
Higher Exposure
Higher Exposure
Higher Exposure
All ionizers self-clean. All cleaning systems are NOT created equal. The cleaning system determines performance, durability and ease of use.
DARC II Patented, fully automatic system. Cleans everytime you use the ionizer.
Cleans once for 30 seconds every 10 mins of use.
RADC Self-Cleaning. No details available website.
No details available website. Must call to find out selectable cleaning cycle after 20 Liters or 30 liters.
Fully Automatic
Required
Unknown
Unknown
Never!
Required
No
No
Never Wait for cleaning
Required to Wait
Required to Wait
Required to Wait
YES 1:1
No 20:1
Unknown / not published
Unknown / not published
Limited Lifetime
5 Years
Limited Lifetime* Must install and maintain external pre-filters / housing to be valid
Lifetime
YES
NO
NO
NO
Consider the pH, -ORP and H2 at drinkable levels. Ideal drinking range is 9 - 9.5 pH.
3.5 pH to 11 pH
4 pH to 10.5 pH
4 pH to 11 pH
4 pH to 11 pH
1.0+ ppm
.5 ppm
.8 ppm
.8 ppm
-850 ORP
-750 ORP
-850 ORP
-850 ORP
Owners of Life Ionizers and Tyent companies were AlkaViva dealers before importing themselves.
2002 as importer
2003 in USA
2006 as importer
2006 as importer
Yes / 2007
Yes / 2008
OptionsNo
Yes / 2009

Tech Support Specialists are available to help you remotely with installation.
LEARN MORE
Tech Support Specialist will contact
you via email within 1 business day
Finish | Two-Tone, Black, White | One-Touch Selectable pH Levels | Alkaline (5 Levels), Purified, Acidic (2 Levels) |
---|---|---|---|
Filtration | Pre-Filter + UltraWater Filtration (Cartridge Type) | Electrodes / Plates | 9 Smart Platinum / Titanium |
Electrolysis Method | H2 Infusion Technology | Cleaning System | DARC II Cleaning System - Dual Automatic Reverse Cleaning |
On / Off Valve Method | Real-time Flow Control System | Display Control | Negative LCD |
Protection Devices | Two (2) Built-in Temperature Sensors | Maximum Power | 150W |
Rated Voltage | 120V / 60Hz (also available in 220V) | Dimensions | 12.5" x 14.5" x 5.5" (W x H x D) |
Weight | 18 lbs. | Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Installation Method | At the Sink (Diverter or Plumbed to Cold Water Line) |
When will my order ship?
If you placed your order before 11 AM PST, it will ship out the same business day. Orders placed after 11 AM PST will ship out the next business day.
What carrier does AlkaViva use?
AlkaViva uses UPS and USPS. Larger items like ionizers are shipped via UPS, while smaller items, like replacement filters, are typically shipped via USPS.
When will my package arrive? Do I get tracking?
Transit time will vary based on your shipping destination.
You will receive an email with tracking information once the shipping label has been created for her order.
Ionizers |
UltraHome |
Replacement Filters |
|
Pacific |
1-3 Days |
4-6 Days |
1-3 Days |
Mountain |
2-4 Days |
3-5 Days |
1-3 Days |
Central |
3-5 Days |
2-4 Days |
1-3 Days |
Eastern |
4-6 Days |
1-2 Days |
1-3 Days |
International Orders
A flat $250 fee added onto any order for delivery outside the United States and/or Canada which covers the cost of shipping and the cost of conversion to 220v (the flat fee is $175 if your country does not require conversion). If your country requires 220V, a special request must be made at the time of order for the conversion. Shipping is via UPS International Shipping and includes tracking and insurance. Import duties, taxes, and brokerage fees are not included in the product price or shipping and handling cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. You may check with your country’s customs office to determine if there will be additional costs. The terms of the AlkaViva warranty as outlined above applies to all international retail orders. However, customers who purchase any AlkaViva ionizer for delivery outside the United States shall bear any and all shipping costs to and from an authorized AlkaViva repair center (as decided by AlkaViva) for warranty work and for any duties or customs fees resulting from transit for repair. We suggest that any customer on an untreated water source (such as well or catchment) provide a water quality report to AlkaViva so that we may determine if pre-filtration is recommended.