Batch vs. Flow Through Alkalizer Systems

The “real” water alkalizer industry is a direct threat to the medical industry. This is why the batch alkalizers (the ones you pour water into) are always suppressed, while the flow-through alkalizers (the ones you connect up to the faucet) proliferate through the Internet and multi-level networking companies.  Therefore, it should not be surprising that there are websites that promote incorrect information or “switch and bait” using the results collected by users of batch type alkalizers in order to sell flow-through alkalizers.  This is like selling you the hood ornament and tires of a Jaguar or Mercedes Benz and telling you that that is the whole car.  The commonly sold alkalizers that hook up to the faucets only give you a fraction of the benefits delivered by the old traditional batch type alkalizers.

The Truth

1.     In recent years, we are seeing a lot of flow through alkalizers, which use 3, 5 and 7 plates to alkalize the water for 1/5 second.  In an effort to pump up the negative charge of the water to be similar to that of the batch type alkalizers, while making the false claim of not using chemicals in their filtration systems, these flow-through machines have chambers for chemicals to be added and they do in fact provide the chemicals. Initially, it appeared that these units in fact were mimicking the batch units and doing a good job. However, with time, I discovered that some people were complaining about a metallic taste in their mouth. Further investigation revealed that repair people were starting to replace these plates. Considering that these units were virtually new on the market, only a couple of years, this is a bad indicator, as this indicates that the plates have been hit with too much force. Basic electricity - the more plates, the more mass, the more amperage and voltage are going to be required. (These plates really shouldn’t be replaced in less than 15-20 years.)

This is why the batch systems, which use lots of time with very low voltage and amperage (0.5 amps) are particularly less susceptible to the destruction of the plates, which ultimately leads to metals leaching into the water.  Flow-through plates that leach metals into the water is my biggest beef against the flow through systems. While a one-time water analysis will not show the leached materials, the fact that the plates are full of microscopic holes and ultimately needs replacement certainly proves that the metal is leaching into the water.

2. This is a link that talks about the Kangen machine, which is a popular flow-through machine sold in a network marketing company.  It is catching on like wildfire, though most aren’t aware that there are problems with this machine.  The following link debunks all of the false information that has been promoted. Watch the video. It clearly shows that the Kangen water machine is NOT a 100% electricity only ionizer, like all of the batch alkalizers. The Kangan machine contains a chemical reservoir and each purchaser receives chemicals to add in to the water process.  Go and see this video for yourself. This is the 100% proof that this is not straight ionization, but a chemical + electrical ionization, which is NOT the traditional ionized water done without chemicals. http://www.ionizersreviewed.com/kangen_chemicals.php

3.     The original alkaline water testing (1950-1960) was done with a batch system not a flow through system. The literature and testing results you will find regarding alkaline water are actually based on the data taken from alkaline water batch systems, not from flow through systems.

4.     All alkaline flow through systems process the water for 1/5th of a second. Since it is the negative charge of the water that helps the cells slough away waste and take in nutrition, you are more interested in the effects of the negative charge than it’s alkalinity.  Knowing this, how much electrical charge can be transferred during 1/5th of a second processing?

5.     The alkaline water batch systems process the water for 15 to 30 minutes. This is 3000 to 9000 times longer processing time than the flow through systems!  This is like using a battery charger on your car battery. The electricity trickles in for a long period of time, creating more stability. The more expensive units use better quality electrodes to produce a product that does not leach and is safer to use.

6.     The flow through units of today utilize two specific technologies to artificially enhance both the pH as well as the ORP with mineral/chemical methods.

·    Coral calcium is added in the pre-filter to increase the pH.

·    Tourmaline is added in the pre-filter to artificially increase the ORP (Negative charge).

·    So the higher pH and ORP that is created by coral calcium and tourmaline is totally different than a 100% electrically induced pH and ORP. 

·    And now with the newest flow through systems, which have multiple plates, while they claim not to be using tourmaline and coral calcium there may be other issues.  According to a repairman I spoke to, these multi-plated water ionizers need to have their plates changed because they corrode and are damaged. He says that he charges $400 to $600 to clean and/or replace these plates. I have not personally seen, felt, and touched these damaged units. I have to take his word for it. However, this is a red flag! Why do they need to change their plates? Does this mean that these plates are shedding heavy metals into the drinking water one is now consuming?

7.     The time that is takes for an Alkaline Water Machine Batch system to process the water allows for the reduction of the water molecule down to 50%. That means that it can enter the cells much easier.  Water Molecule Size is very critical in its ability to penetrate.

8.    Batch Alkaline water systems that generate a high negative charge do not use any chemicals to induce the high negative charge or high pH.  The negative charge in the alkaline water is what allows the cells to let the nutrients in and to let out the positively charged acid waste and heavy metals.

9.     Some people espouse the use of alkaline drops or alkaline powders.  Flow through machines use alkaline minerals (such as baking soda or stomach antacids) and special mineral filters to alkalize the water. These alkaline solutions and mineral filters will neutralize the acids in the stomach, creating later health issues. Alkaline chemicals + acid chemicals = salts. The acid chemical is one's body, and the salts that come out of the solution will tax the kidneys and may, over a long period of time, cause kidney stones and other stones to form elsewhere in the body. I have never heard of a person using electrically charged alkaline water having a stomach acid problem.  Rather to the contrary, the person gets healthier and healthier by drinking alkaline water that is produced correctly without chemicals. On the contrary, it’s not uncommon to hear about people who have taken alkaline tablets for neutralizing their stomach acids get into more trouble as they frequently use these chemical induced alkaline tablets.

10. I know that if a person with diabetes drank alkaline water from a batch system, it would immediately start to reduce their insulin requirement. It is a safe bet that if someone drank 1 and 1/4 gallons of alkaline water every day (made from a batch system), within 30-45 days, +/-90% would start to lower their insulin requirements. Try that experiment with a flow through unit and see how many failures you will have.

11. Another major issue with American City water is the fact that it is loaded with fluoride, arsenic, lead, chlorine, chloramines, and 5000+ other known or suspected carcinogens. The filters required to remove such toxins for just under the sink usually weigh about 40 pounds. Most of the filters that are hooked up to flow through alkaline water machines weigh half a pound. So no matter what is in the half a pound filter, it is not in any shape or form going to address the serious toxic issues that are in our city drinking water.

Keep in mind the difference is negatively charged Alkaline vs. Alkaline chemicals. Negative Alkaline charged water helps the body lower the positively charged acid waste and heavy metals, so that the cells can dispose of these waste materials easily. 

Alkaline chemicals neutralize acid waste to form SALTS.  These salts will be added wastes for the kidneys to dispose of and as one ages and the kidneys lower their efficiency, the possibility of forming kidney stones rapidly goes up.  Some people can experience reduction of stomach acids, too.