Life Ionizer 7700 Review
Retail Price $2,497
Overview
The Life Ionizer 7700 model is a 7 plate model which, despite the $2,497 price tag can often be found online for less [For a discount the Life Ionizer can often be found HERE]
[2013 UPDATE - Some of the recent problems between the Better Business Bureau and the Life Ionizer Company has me more hesitant to recommend their products. I like many of their units but some of the Customer Complaints and misleading information coming from this company is cause for hesitation. Life has falsely claimed that they are AAA+ Members of the BBB yet the BBB website rates them as "F". I hope they clean all these things up].
Common Questions
Here's what people ask me about this model:
Keep the flat plates and save the money. While MESH allows more surface area (the claim is a 5% improvement in ORP or pH) it also requires more cleaning, descaling and (according to my technician) may require faster plate replacement than flat because the mesh creates more places for the contaminants to lodge. Stick with Flat plate- which is still the standard in the industry.
Is it worth the price? I think it's a bit high - given that there are comparative models available with the same performance and comparable technology.
Pros and Cons
PROS
1. 7 Platinum Titanium Plates
2. Well Designed
3. Durable
4. Dual Filters
5. Too expensive (as other comparable brands are available for less)
CONS
1. Lifetime Warranty is on parts (not labor). This means you'll pay for repairs at their price.
2. Price is a bit high as there are comparable models on the market to this model
3. Expensive Replacement Filters ($130)
Specs and Tech
NAME: Life Ionizer 7700
Retail Price: $2,495
ORP Range: 4 to 11+
pH Range: up to -600
Under Counter: Yes
Plate Surface Area: N/A
Safe Plastics: NO
Replacement Filter Costs: $56.95
Wattage: 309W
Guarantee: 60 days
Warranty: Lifetime for parts / 10 years on labor
Water Ionizer Rating
Rating is based on comparative scales of the industry.
1. ORP Range: 7
2. Power Supply: 8
3. Installation Ease: 6
4. pH Range 6
5. Longevity/Quality:7
6. Safe Plastics: 0
7. Ease of Use 7
8. Warranty/Guarantee: 3
9. Customer Service/Reputation (reviews) 2
10. Price Value 4
Score: 50 = FAIR
Conclusion
The Life Ionizer 7700 is well made, with all the standard features of other 7 plate models on the market.I like the looks, the performance and design.
However for the price there are several similar models which cost less and have less expensive replacement filters. The link below takes you to some comparison reviews.
