Take a closer look at the MXL-9 from Life Ionizers with our review. It’s one of the pricer models but it comes with some pretty unique features.
Have you ever thought about the different chemicals that may be in the water you drink? What about the contaminants? You need only look at the crisis in Flint, Michigan, to see just how bad water can affect your life.
A good water ionizer helps to prevent such issues. It purifies your water through filtration systems and adjusts its pH to give it the properties you need.
Low pH indicates acidic water, which you can use to sterilize kitchen counters and surfaces. A high pH gives your water an alkaline property that can combat excess acid in your stomach. This can help you avoid digestive issues, including indigestion and acid reflux.
There’s the antioxidant potential too, but that’s another story. Check out our guide to ionizers for the full story.
But, water ionizers don’t come cheap. That’s why you need to do your research before spending any money on one. Several companies produce water ionizers. Here, we are going to look at Life Ionizers’ MXL-9 Ionizer.
About Life Ionizers
Founded in 1997, Life Ionizers has helped over 500,000 customers satisfy their water ionization needs. Based in California, the company distributes its products worldwide. To do this, the company maintains a distribution network spanning 23 countries.
Life Ionizers place environmental protection at the forefront of their activities. This has led them to create quality products to help their clients lead more active and healthier lives.
The MXL-9 Ionizer is the most recent water ionizer from the company, so let’s look at what it has to offer.
MXL-9 Ionizer Features
Designed in California, the MXL-9 ionizer is a countertop unit featuring a pH range between 2.0 and 11.5. This makes it capable of producing acidic water for cleaning, and alkaline water for consumption and cooking.
At a little under 13” in width and standing 15” tall, this is a fairly bulky water ionizer. But, it should still fit comfortably on most kitchen counters. The unit’s sleek design means it looks right at home in modern kitchens.
Life Ionizer have fitted the MXL-9 with custom-made filters. Independently tested, these filters can remove the most dangerous water contaminants. You should find little trace of mercury, lead, or copper in the water this ionizer produces. The company goes so far as to claim that the water the MXL-9 produces is as pure as any you might find in a mountain spring.
New to this 2018 model is the inclusion of an ultraviolet light sterilization filter. This will kill any water-borne parasites, bacteria, viruses, and pathogens that may cause you harm. This is a great feature that is pretty rare among ionizers. The water filtration with this model really is top quality.
The ionizer uses nine plates, all of which draw on the strengths of Life Ionizer’s Life GRID Technology. Combining both its GRID and flat plates, the company has created hybrid plates that offer durability without losing performance.
Beyond that, the MXL-9 offers a flow rate of 5 gallons per minute, which should be more than enough for most kitchens. It also uses max yield Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) technology; many consider this the most advanced ionizer power system available. It constantly works to maintain the quality of your ionized water and ensures the MXL-9 delivers for years after installation.
Life Ionizer has focused on gaining approval and certification from several recognized medical and safety organizations. The MXL- Ionizer is the only ionizer to be listed in the Physician’s Desktop Reference. It has also received certification as a medical device from the Korean Food and Drug Administration as well as an endorsement from the People Against Cancer non-profit organization.
Finally, the unit benefits from an oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) of up to -540mV. This makes it capable of producing completely sterile water.
Product Design
Though fairly large, the MXL-9 looks the part. The modern blend of black and silver give it a metallic coloring suitable for most modern kitchens. The faucet will also look right at home near your kitchen sink.
Life Ionizer has built a handy LCD display into the unit so you can see exactly what it does to your water. The touch controls also allow you to make quick changes with ease. With this ionizer, you won’t find yourself struggling to set the right pH level.
The Filters
Life Ionizer have carried out a battery of tests on their filters. Beyond that, they’ve also sent them away for independent testing. This means you can enjoy peace of mind, and be safe in the knowledge that the MXL-9 ionizer’s filters do exactly what they promise.
Beyond filtering the metals mentioned earlier, the filters also block parasites from making their way into your kitchen via the water system. They also get rid of manmade chemicals, including those from pharmaceuticals. Each filter lasts approximately 6 months, though this may vary depending on your water use.
A top feature of this model and one that makes it stand out from the crowd is the detail that Life Ionizers have gone into with the water filter. Life Ionizers will actually research your local water records in order to identify exactly which water contaminants are present. They will then customize the water filter of your ionizer to match your water supply.
As standard, the system comes with a vitamin C ceramic block filter. This is a carbon media filter that is really good at removing chlorine and its harmful by-products like chloramines. Life Ionizers state that it is good enough to remove up to 99% of chlorine from your water supply.
However, if the research into your water supply indicates problems with other contaminants such as arsenic, lead, nitrates or fluoride then there are filters available that will deal with these too. These filters easily slot into the unit beside the standard ceramic filter.
I love this attention to detail which is rare to find these days among big brand manufacturers.
As we mentioned a bit earlier, this new 2018 iteration features a UV light filter too. UV light is the ultimate sterilization tool and keeps your water free from bacteria and viruses like E.coli. giardia, and cryptosporidium.
The Warranty
Life Ionizer offers a 75-day return policy on all of its units. Think of this as a trial period. If you aren’t happy with the way the ionizer performs, you can send it back with no questions asked.
Following that 60-day period, the company offers a lifetime warranty for the ionizer. This covers the cost of malfunctioning parts and any labor required. As long as you treat the unit well, you should find that it lasts for a very, very long time.
The Final Word
Life Ionizer have excelled with the MXL-9 ionizer. This unit’s extensively tested filtration system allows you to trust the water that it produces. The lifetime warranty shows the company’s confidence in its own product. Plus, you enjoy peace of mind because Life Ionizer is there to help you if you run into any issues.
Beyond that, the MXL-9 offers a huge range of pH levels, so you can produce whatever type of water you need. It looks great and is one of very few ionizers to receive any form of recommendation from the medical community.
All told, this is a high-end water ionizer that does a superb job of filtering and changing the pH levels of your water.
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See how this model compares to the competition in our guide to water ionizing systems.
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