How to Pick a Portable Water Ionizer

For those who travel a lot, particularly to regions associated with a suspect water supply, a portable water ionizer can be a necessity. Bacteria, viruses, chemicals and metals can all be present in various quantities in drinking water, and you can remove them with an effective portable water ionizer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Pick an ionizer that balances effectiveness with portability. Usually, the smaller the unit, the less effectively it functions. However, if you want to travel light, you can pick an ionizer that weighs mere ounces.S elect a beefier model if you know you'll be traveling to countries with more questionable supples of water. The extra weight will pay you back by offering higher ionizing capabilities.
2. Determine whether you need enhances filtration methods. If you are traveling to countries known for unclean water, pick a portable water ionizer that includes finely meshed filters, over and above the ionizing function, to make sure that all traces of contaminants are caught.
3. Decide how quickly you want your water treated. Some models rely on a system in which you pour the water through the device, and it is treated before passing through to a cup or glass. Other models ionize water more passively. You simply drop the entire unit into your water container, wait an hour and then enjoy your ionized water. The units that deliver water right away via the pass-through method are more expensive than their passive cousins. However, both models treat water using the same technology. So no matter which model you pick, you are assured of clean water.
4. Select a model that is easy to clean and maintain. If you frequently use the ionizer, especially in environments with particularly dirty water, you must clean it thoroughly and often.

Tips & Warnings

• Portable water ionizers are great for people on the move, but if you want a water purifier for your home, buy a permanent installation. Most units are mounted under the sink and employ sophisticated methods of ionization and filtration that are more effective than those used by portable models.
• Don't rely on a portable water ionizer to treat all the water you use during your travels. Water that appears dirty and stagnant should always be avoided, regardless of how well your portable ionizer might treat the liquid. Portable water ionizers are most useful for treating tap water.