| Features |
UltraTechnos
Proven Basic Unit
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MicroLite
Basic Unit Upgrade
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Neptune
The Next Generation
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JP104 Melody
Best Value - User Friendly
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JP108 Aquarius
JP109 Orion
Simply the Best
of the Best
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technos
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microlite
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neptune
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melody
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aquarius
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Upper/ lower pH Levels
And ORP Levels |
 Alkaline pH:
9.5 - 10.0*
Acid Water pH:
5.0 - 6.5
ORP -250 to -350 |
Alkaline pH
9.0 -1 1*
Acid Water pH
4.0 - 6.0
~10% Stronger Ionization than Ultra Technos
ORP -250 to -400 |
Alkaline pH
10.0 - 11.5*
Acid pH:
4.0 - 6.0
10%+/- Stronger Ionization than Microlite model
ORP -250 to -450 |
Alkaline pH 10.0 - 12.0*
Acid Water: pH 4.0 - 6.0
(below 2.5 pH with ideal conditions)
10%+/- Stronger Ionization than Neptune. Tested to over -800 ORP in our California lab!
ORP -300 to -850 |
Alkaline pH 10.0 - 12.5*
Acid Water: pH 4.0 - 6.0
(below 2.5 pH with ideal conditions)
10%+/- Stronger Ionization than Melody. Tested to over -800 ORP
ORP -300 to -850 |
| Filter Type |
2 Stage 1 micron Particulate Filter and Granulated Carbon Filter for Chlorine etc. removal. |
Choice of .1M or .01M filters using the Biostone filter.
3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is best particulate filter found on the market. Extremely effective filtration for chlorine and other contaminates. |
Choice of .1M or .01M filters using the Biostone filter.
3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is best particulate filter found on the market. Same size as is used in kidney dialysis. Extremely effective filtration for chlorine and other contaminates. |
Choice of .1M or .01M filters using the New Biostone Filter.
3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is best particulate filter found on the market. Same size as used in kidney dialysis. Extremely effective filtration for chlorine and other contaminates.
.01M has 100 Times the particle filtration potential as a 1M filter.
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Choice of .1M or .01M filters using the New Biostone Filter.
3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is best particulate filter found on the market. Same size as used in kidney dialysis. Extremely effective filtration for chlorine and other contaminates.
.01M has 100 Times the particle filtration potential as a 1M filter.
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| Chlorine removal |
YES - Single carbon filtration |
YES - Single carbon filtration with Tourmaline InfraRed softening and energizing and with Coral Calcium. |
YES - Single carbon filtration with Tourmaline InfraRed softening and energizing and with Coral Calcium. |
YES - Single carbon filtration with Tourmaline InfraRed softening and energizing and with Coral Calcium. |
YES - Single carbon filtration with Tourmaline InfraRed softening and energizing and with Coral Calcium. |
| Installation |
Diverter that comes with the unit at purchase. Attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet. Can also be attached to a gooseneck faucet |
Diverter that comes with the unit at purchase. Attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet. Can also be attached to a gooseneck faucet |
Diverter that comes with the unit at purchase. Attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet. Can also be attached to a gooseneck faucet. All parts provide for a quick, easy installation.
Average installation time around 20 minutes. |
Widest variety of install options:
- Counter top or undersink (with purchase of adaptor kit)
- Can be plumbed directly into a water line (above or below counter)
- Can be installed with diverter that attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet
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Widest variety of install options:
- Undersink Model available late April 2007.
- Can be plumbed directly into a water line or to diverter on tap.
- Can be installed with diverter that attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet
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| Features Comparison |
Basic 5-level alkaline output plus pure water setting. 1 micron filter. |
The Microlite is a solid reliable and proven unit. It has nice features including automatic cleaning, state of the art electronics, patented polymer ion separation technology. It is convenient to use and is a popular affordable choice. |
The advantage of Tourmaline BioStone means that your Neptune (and Melody) are supercharged in all functions. The Neptune is the new, upgraded version of the Microlite (now 2 years old).
The Neptune has nicer features, state of the art electronics and patented polymer ion separation technology with calcium port and stronger plating. Has Built-in newest flux sensor unique to 2005+ models. |
The advantage of Tourmaline BioStone means that your Melody is supercharged in all functions. Built-in newest flux sensor unique to 2005 models. State of the art electronics and patented polymer ion separation technology. Very user friendly - ask us why. As well as offering all the features of other models it also has patented ability to allow user to continue use while system is self-cleaning. Guaranteed to be the most reliable, durable ionizer on the market. ORP has been tested to -800 (an industry record).
The Melody was by far the most popular retail ionizer sold last year.
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The advantage of Tourmaline BioStone means that your Aquarius or Orion is supercharged in all functions. As well as having all that Melody offers, the Orion/ Aquarius offer new mesh coating on cells giving even stronger ionization, automatic flow adjustments to ensure same pH with different water and the patented DARC system for ultra cleaning. The DARC system eliminates mineral scaling protecting your long term performance. These are the first models to be designed to look good in Western rather than Asian kitchens. Also the only model available with true one-touch operation (if installed direct to cold water – you just hit Power). Guaranteed to be the most reliable, durable ionizers on the market.
In all ways the most user friendly and superior models on the market
- regardless of price.
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| Summary |
If value is what you are looking for, the Technos is the least expensive quality water ionizer sold on the market. It is a good, no-frills workhorse unit that will provide you quality water at an affordable price. |
It has a few bells and whistles that the Technos does not have: a better filter, stronger Ionized Water and more modern features.
A very popular model sold in US for about the last 2 years. |
As the latest model from Jupiter, the Neptune is worth the extra money. It replaces the Mavello (on market 5 years) and has the features that earlier models do not have - a better filter, stronger ionized water, modern features, fully-automatic cleaning and impeccable, updated technology. If you don't mind spending some extra money, then the Neptune is the way to go. Very easy to use push buttons and quality design. |
If you are shopping for the best value ionizer available then the Melody is for you. This unit sells for over $US 2000 in Japan. Enjoy the exceptional filtering capacity, and constant alkaline water even when it is cleaning. Uses the most advanced patented output technology, LED display and micro-technology. Can be connected to faucet or directly plumbed. High quality finish upgraded in 2007. The Melody is simply excellent in all ways and we believe it is the best value water ionizer available anywhere, regardless of higher prices elsewhere. |
If you shop for and expect the best of the best then the Orion or Aquarius is for you. Same quality Jupiter Science technology inside - different look outside. Enjoy the exceptional filtering capacity, and constant alkaline water even when it is cleaning. Has all that other models on market offer plus much more. We guarantee you will not find a better ionizer anywhere and this is why Jupiter Science models continue to lead in sales and popularity. High quality finish to suit any kitchen. The Orion/ Aquarius are simply excellent in all ways and we are confident they are the best water ionizer available anywhere, regardless of price. |
| Year Introduced |
2003 |
2005 |
2007 |
2005/7 |
2007 |
| Discount Retail Price |
$ 595
Free Shipping |
$ 719
Free Shipping |
$ 949
Free Shipping |
$ 1295
Free Shipping
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$ 1,495
Free Shipping
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| Warranty |
One Year |
Two Year |
Two Years |
Two Years
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Three Years
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| Filter Cost |
$55 |
$55 .1M
$85 .01M |
$55 .1M
$85 .01M |
$55 .1M
$85 .01M
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$55 .1M
$85 .01M
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