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Research states that the ideal
level for drinking alkaline water is between pH8.5 –
pH9.5 with an ORP of -250mv. It is unimportant if an ionizer
creates big -ORP numbers at really high levels of pH. For
most people, water over a pH10 begins to acquire an unpleasant
taste due to the heavy concentration of minerals. What is
important is drinking water at the mildly alkaline levels
of pH8.5 – pH9.5 with good -ORP. Of course the Athena
will create the big – ORP numbers at the higher pH
ranges, but it is designed to give you the best
ORP at the lower levels of pH. These are the levels that
you will actually enjoy drinking. That is where the bang
for your buck is. There is no need for ionized water to
taste bad and be the “cod liver oil” of this
generation!
Filtration
 The
Athena
is the only Emco Tech ionizer that offers on-board dual
filtration capability. It cleans your water to be 99.9%
contaminant free. The Athena
incorporates a pre-filter and the revolutionary Biostone
Filtration System. The pre-filter makes the Athenathe only ionizer that gives you ability to quickly and easily
add a specialty cartridge to your system – onboard
! No filter housings to hook up or difficult/extra
connections to make. If you have a Reverse Osmosis (RO)
system or a unique filtration requirement such as needing
to remove lead or arsenic, you can order and install these
specialty cartridges – directly into your ionizer.
The Athena offers you the absolute zenith of cutting-edge electrode
technology. It employs the new “mesh electrode”
which effectively increases surface area. When a cross section
of an electrode is examined at 700 times magnification,
you can see that the electrodes are now covered in a “super
fine” mesh with very distinct high points and valleys.
They are electro-plated platinum, providing the highest
level of conductivity and durability. The cutting edge design
and proven durability of electro-plated platinum electrodes
ensures you get the best Oxidative Reduction Potential (ORP)
alteration year in and year out.
 The
new mesh design on the plates also allows for the Athena'scompact size. Do not be fooled by other manufacturers who
claim that a large plate size is vital to ionization. Effective
conductivity is the key. These manufacturers must claim
this because their inferior plates need to be larger
to get the same amount of conductivity that ours do. Rest
assured you get the absolute best combination of time-tested,
proven materials and the benefits of Emco Tech's cutting
edge research and development. This is the technological
advantage of the Athena.
Durability
 An
ionizer is an investment, and of course you want your investment
to last. The electrodes are the crucial operating component
in your ionizer. All other units on the market clean themselves
using a simplistic “reverse polarity” system
– which not only allows some scale buildup, but also
prevents you from using your machine during its cleaning
cycle. The Athena
offers the patented new DARC (Double Automatic Reverse Cleaning)
system. It completely eliminates the mineral scaling from
collecting on the electrodes, ensuring you can enjoy many
long years of healthy water. The DARC system cleans as
you ionize – so you never have to wait for a
cleaning cycle to complete.
You will also want your ionizer company
to be around to take care of your needs many years after
you actually make the purchase. This key value point cannot
be emphasized enough. In the last two years alone, approximately
8 new manufacturers have come and gone in the market, and
many more companies have fallen short attempting to sell
their wares. With IonWays
and Emco Tech, you buy with the absolute certainty that
your company will be around to support you – long
after the other “inferior” companies have left
their customers “high and dry” without support.
Their combined 35 plus years of experience and track record
is unmatched…...period.
Functionality
The Athena
offers a flow control valve that allows you to fine tune
its performance by giving you complete functional control
of the water pressure moving through your ionizer. There
are no gimmicks or additional circuitry, just the time tested
advantages of true flow control, which also provides the
possibility of alternate installation options. The Athena
is one of the only ionizers that can be installed three
(3) different ways : 1) At your sink with a diverter from
the tap, 2) At your sink plumbed directly to your cold water
line. There is no diverter and you can operate
the Athena
while running the hot water out of your tap, and 3) Undersink
completely out of sight with a small dedicated faucet (optional
undersink kit required).
Performance Features :
Mesh Plate Electrodes
Five of the most advanced mesh platinum-titanium electrodes in the world ~ backed by Emco Tech's reputation.
DARC Cleaning System
Will completely eliminate mineral scaling from the ever-important electrodes – increasing the life of your ionizer. It also means you never have to wait for a cleaning cycle to finish before you get another glass of delicious ionized water.
Biostone Filter
The enhanced performance and functionality of a dual filtration system (2 filters) which includes the revolutionary and patented 9-stage Biostone filtration system.
MICOM Electronics
The MICOM control panel optimizes the pH and ORP of your water and helps keeps your ionizer in top working condition. A new indicator light alerts you if service is needed on your ionizer. ??
Flow Control
The Athena
has a flow control valve that allows you to fine tune the
performance and gives you true functional control of the
water pressure through your ionizer.
LCD Flow Rate Indicator
This beautiful color Liquid Crystal (LCD) Displays flickers
faster or slower to indicate the rate of water flow through
your Athena.
Calcium Port
This port allows you to add extra calcium to your ionizer.
It is important to note that the Athena
is a very strong ionizing unit and will not require the
use of extra calcium in most areas of the country. Some
areas however have soft water or water that is low in naturally-occurring
calcium and other dissolved minerals. This feature is intended
to boost ionization performance in those areas when necessary.
Protective features
Low Pressure Alarm
Not enough water flow can damage any ionizer. Emco Tech
has built in an LCD alarm that will illuminate when there
is not enough water pressure into your Athena
to operate it safely. This feature safeguards the water
cell and protects your investment.
Temperature Shut Down
The Athena
employs a thermal switch in the water cell to shut down
the ionization process if the temperature in the cell gets
too hot. This small but valuable feature gives you peace
of mind.
Electrical Protection
The Athena
has a glass tube fuse that will protect the expensive circuitry
in case of power fluctuations or surges.
Hot Water Alarm
Hot water can damage your filters. This LCD alarm will illuminate
to safeguard your Athena
against damage.
Convenient User-Friendly Features
Voice Confirmation
This feature audibly tells you (the machine actually speaks to you) what type of water you have selected each time you use the ionizer. The volume is fully adjustable, allowing you to turn it up, down, or completely off.
Alkaline and Acidic level indicators
The Athena
has an LCD indicator which will numerically display the
level of ionization you have selected. It also has LCD image
icons that display the most typical use for any given setting.
Dual Filter Life Indicator
The Athena
offers you a way to track the filter life in each of the
two filters. It counts actual filter use – it is not
just a timer like on less expensive models.
Change Filter Reminder
An LCD display will flash on the control panel as extra insurance that you know when to change each filter.
Functional Features
Methods of Installation
The Athena
provides you with the right installation options. It can
be installed at your sink with a diverter from the tap,
plumbed directly to your cold water line or undersink (optional
undersink kit required).
pH test kit
This kit contains test tubes, reagent liquid and a pH color
chart to help you understand the ionizer's performance and
so that you can be sure you are drinking the right level
of pH.
Installation DVD
The Athena
comes with a step by step short, but very informative DVD
movie, showing you everything you will need to know to install,
optimize and maintain the performance of your ionizer.
Fantastic Owners Manual
This beautiful manual was written by the folks at IonWays
– it's a great tool!
Installation kit
Comes with everything you will need to perform a standard installation. Unique or custom installations may require extra parts and or adapters which are conveniently available at most home improvement or hardware stores.
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