An alkaline water ionizer is an investment in your health so you don't want to purchase one that won't perform to your expectations and will break down in less than a year. Do your research before you buy, otherwise you may waste your money and your health.

What you need to know before you buy:

1- Only quality ionizers have "solid" titanium plates (not mesh plates). Do not buy an ionizer that has plates made of any other metal. Mesh and other metals will not hold up, leaving you at risk of consuming dangerous metals.

2- The plates should be "dipped" in platinum, not "sprayed" on. Platinum is very expensive so a water ionizer with dipped plates costs more, but it is vital that the plates are dipped so that titanium is not exposed to the water as it passes through the ionizing machine.

3- Maximum plate surface area allows water to be in contact with electricity longer for a thorough charge and so the quality of your water lasts longer.

4- Check the output rate. Many ionizers will only produce a small amount of water at a time. Many shut down to protect against overheating. Do you want it to take you all day to fill up a jug of water?

5- A water ionizer should not overheat! If an ionizer has an overheat protection that means it has the propensity to overheat.

6- Watts of power is HUGE in an ionizer. The highest wattage produces the best ionization.

7- The power supply should be a transformer, not SMPS (switched mode power supply). A transformer gives you a steady and consistent supply of power, giving you the same quality of water at the end of filling up a jug as at the beginning.

8- The warranty is highly important. Does the warranty protect you or the company? What service is available through the company if and when your water ionizer needs servicing? Some warranties are voided if you have hard water (most of the USA does).

9- Research the company. How long have they been in business? Does the company manufacture the product itself or does it outsource the manufacturing? What companies compare their machines to other company's machines and why do you think they do this?

10- How knowledgeable is the representative? Do they truly want to answer your questions and guide you in your research or are they only telling you what you want to hear so they can make a sale?

Your health should be the biggest reason you are considering buying a water ionizer. Not only will it help you reach a desired alkaline state quickly and easily, the water it produces detoxifies and super-hydrates you with every glass. Many who drink alkaline ionized water experience radical improvements in their diabetes, arthritis, cancer, skin conditions, etc. Your health should be your top priority, so don't waste your health and money on a cheap ionizer that will not last.

Author's Bio: 

I'm just your average hygienist with a passion for excellence. I do what I do best, which is to help my patients achieve healthy smiles and provide & educate them with oral health care solutions and lifelong cosmetic procedures. This article written with the help of dedicated server company.