How to Clean Water With Ionization
One of the newest fads in the health market is negatively ionized water. The theory is that water, which is already very healthy for you, can be negatively charged at the molecular level. This negative charge can counterbalance the positive charges inside your body caused by the expending of energy. Although scientific evidence for health benefits is minimal, many testimonials exist to the contaminant-free and antioxidant benefits of negatively ionized water. You may want to try ionizing your water to examine the effects for yourself.
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Purchase a water ionizer for home use. Because of the hazards involved with electrical currents and water, it is highly recommended that you do not try to perform the electrolysis needed to negatively charge your water on your own. Some high-end water ionizer models can run up to $2,000, but some models can be purchased for around $500.
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Install your home water ionizer. Different models will have different installation procedures, so make sure to reference the owner's manual carefully. Most water ionizers process tap water by running the tap through an inlet that performs the process of electrolysis on the tap water. Electrolysis consists of running an electrical charge through the water to negatively charge the water molecules, leaving more electrons than protons. The ionizer then produces negatively ionized water from a drinking spout, while diverting waste water that contains excess protons away from the ionizer towards a waste receptacle.
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Connect your water ionizer to a power source, and turn the unit on. Many water ionizers are sized conveniently to rest on the counter space near your sink, and can be plugged into a nearby wall outlet. Turning the unit on allows the ionizer to divert the electrical charge it receives into the electrolysis process needed to ionize the water. Different water ionizers may also include pH indicators, enhanced filtration or other extra features.
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Test your water every few months with pH test strips. Ionization and pH balance are closely intertwined. An acidic solution, which scores lower than 7 on the pH scale, contains more protons and is positively charged, while an alkaline solution, 8 or higher on the pH scale, is negatively charged and corresponds to the ionized water you want to provide your body with. Water ionizers create alkaline water scoring around 9 on the pH scale. Testing a small sample of water with pH test strips every few months can help ensure that your water ionizer is working properly.
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Tips & Warnings
The acidic water dispelled to the waste receptacle can actually be applied to wounds to speed healing. Acidic solutions, such as peroxide, are known to kill bacteria and reduce the risk of infection.
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