A water ionizer is a device that purifies and restructures water through electrolysis. Potable water flows through a 9 stage filtration, then through the water cell where it is restructured. The result is cleaned, healthy water possessing an increased pH, a smaller cluster size and a powerful negative electrical charge known as ORP (oxidation reduction potential). ORP is a measurement of the charge in the water and an indicator of how powerful the antioxidant effect can be. The water is also micro clustered. Micro clustered water has a smaller water cluster size and a lower molecular weight than typical waters. Micro clustered water hydrates the body faster and works more effectively as a solvent of acidic toxins. Users notice how the water feels “silky” and how they can drink more without that “lead balloon” feeling in their stomachs. With any water ionizer, it is essential that this material allow water to pass during ionization. What can happen, however, is that, unless there is an automatic cleaning cycle, very hard water will leave deposits on this material and eventually lower its transfer efficiency. The new proprietary matting used in the Venus water cell is extremely resistant to mineral deposits. Lime, iron, and other minerals are "sloughed off" enabling better ionization for a long period of time. The inner structure of the Venus water cell also creates an excellent acid from alkaline water separation. This enhanced segregation between alkaline and acid water results in efficient ionization as well as better isolation of any remaining chlorine or fluoride. This combination of efficient draining, improved matting, and revised inner structure enables the Venus to operate very efficiently on only one clean cycle of 10 seconds per every 20 liters.   User Controls The Venus controls have been designed with the Western kitchen in mind.The new control panel is membrane sealed making it easy to clean. A gentle touch on the buttons is all that is needed to change any setting.   a - Shows the different level of acid or alkalineb - Gives an estimate of filter life - when last bar turns red it is time to order a new filterc - Alkaline Water Indicator - illuminates when alkaline water is selectedd - Acid Water Indicator - illuminates when acid water is selected. A tune will always play when acid is selected or when Venus is in clean modee - Filtered Water Indicator - illuminates when filtered water is selected (filtered is clean but neither more acidic or alkaline)f - Press this button for filtered water to come out the flexible drinking water hoseg - Press this button for acidic water to come out the flexible drinking water hoseh - Press this button for alkaline water to come out the flexible drinking water hosei - Turns the sounds on and off. Also volume level can be adjustedj - Lights up when units is self cleaning - auto clean for 10 seconds every 20 litersk - When this lights up unit needs to be servicedFlow Control Knob This special feature has been, until now, only available on much more expensive ionizers. This enables you to control the flow of water easily on your ionizer which in turn affects the strength of the alkaline water and -ORP. The slower the water flow the more time the water has to be altered by the ionization process. However, you will find that in almost all cases there will not often be a reason why you would need to slow the flow down due to the exception strength of the Venus's ionization chamber. The control knob though will prove very useful in helping to fine tune your preferred pH level so that you get the exact same pH level every time you use your Venus. Biostone Filter The Venus comes with the same .1M Biostone filter that is available in other top IonWays models. This filter is very effective at helping to remove many water contaminants and will give a good 1000 gallons of filtered water.You also have the option of purchasing the Venu with a .01M Biostone - the finest domestic filter available.Emco Tech has made replacing the biostone filter so much easier with the Venus. One simply opens the filter compartment door, pushes the filter down on its spring loaded pedestal, and pulls the filter out. New filter installation is literally a "SNAP".Undersink Installation Option With the purchase of a IonWays Undersink Conversion Kit you can install your Venus below the counter. Above the counter you will have a high quality dual faucet that comes in 5 color choices.