Power, Performance & Just Plain Pretty

The Genesis is KYK's top-of-the-line water ionizer. Genesis' advanced automated cleaning system runs automatically after each use so that you never have to wait for a cleaning cycle to end before you are able to get a glass of water. The Genesis is also the first water ionizer to offer a six item auto-diagnosis system to help you troubleshoot any problems it may be encountering.

The KYK Genesis is a dual filter water ionizer operating at 150 watts regulated by a SMPS power system. When you factor in the mesh texture of the plates, the Genesis offers close to 170 inches of total plate surface area in the 5-plate model and approximately 220 inches of total plate surface area in their top selling 7-plate model.

The plates in the KYK Genesis are slotted - offering the anti-build up protection of flat plates with the increased surface area and texture of "mesh" plates.  Slottled plates allow for better flow through of water in the electrolysis chamber - which means more contact between the water and the plates which allows for good ionization.

Premium Filtration

The KYK Genesis dual filtration system is made up of one eight-stage specialized media filter and a premium activated carbon filter. The Premium Activated Carbon filter is structured to improve the reduction of heavy metals and fluoride found in many city water sources. The silver activated carbon portion of the filter kills bacteria and keeps them from growing within the filter and being passed through to the electrolysis chamber. The three-stage sediment filter reduces additional sediment particles in the water maintaining the life and performance of your water ionizer.

Settings & Output

The Genesis has a PH range of 11.0 on the alkaline side to 3.5 on the acid side.   Your pH readings will vary based on your source water.  Customers in hard water areas tend to have good results on the alkaline side but challenges getting acid water. In softer water areas you should still be able to achieve at least a 10.0 pH on the alkaline side and may find your acid water reaching levels as low as 3.0

The max negative ORP on the Genesis will top out at about -750 with either the 5 or 7-plate model  but again, this will vary on your source water and conditions. Anyone using a water ionizer should remember some health professionals recommend NOT consuming water with a negative ORP over 350 (that's -350) on a regular basis.

The Genesis offers 76 programmable PH and ORP levels all easily set using the touch sensors on the face of the unit. You will have nine pre-set levels including 4 alkaline settings, a "purified" or "filtered" setting which is the setting you will use when taking medications or dispensing water to have with a meal, and four acidic settings.

LCD Display

The Genesis products give you a LOT of information on the display screen.  Your PH, ORP, Filter life level and diagnostics are all displayed on the LCD screen on the front of the unit. As you make changes to your PH or ORP settings or switch modes, you'll see your changes on the screen as you work. The LCD also shows your remaining filter life. Should you have any issues that are affecting the performance of your KYK Genesis you'll be alerted on the screen as well.

When adusting the settings you will find that the max pH that will display will be a 10.2 or 10.5 and the max ORP that will display will be a -450 or -550.  You should be aware that the pH and ORP figures displayed by ANY water ionizer are not readings from an actual internal meter but rather estimates based on the amount of power being delivered to the plates on each setting.

The reason that actual pH and ORP meters are not used in water ionizers has to do with the maintenace required to maintain accurate readings.  PH and ORP meters have to be recalibrated on a regular basis - every two to four weeks - and it is not possible or feasible to open up a unit to the point where a meter would need to be installed every two to four weeks to recalibrate these meters.  In most cases, the pH and ORP numbers displayed are conservative.  Most customers report their testing shows higher pH readings than the level shown on the screen.  Customers who have purchased pH and ORP meters also frequently report readings that are higher than what is displayed on the screen.

Warranty & Money Back Guaranty

The KYK comes with a full 5-year warranty on parts and labor. Should you have a problem with your KYK Genesis during the warranty period, the company will send you a shipping label and instructions for sending your product for repairs. KYK assures us that customers will typically have their water ionizer back water ionizer within three to five days as all warranty repairs on KYK products are done here in the United States.

Should you decide for any reason that you want to return your KYK product, you have 60 days from the date the package is signed for to return the product. You will be responsible for the return shipping charges and an 8% restocking fee.

As with all water ionizer purchases from Water Ionizer Authority - if at any time during the 60-day money back guaranty period you decide that the KYK Genesis is not right for you and would prefer to try another unit - depending on the "swap out unit" you choose, Water Ionizer Authority may absorb a portion of the restocking fee.

My goal is to ensure that Water Ionizer Authority customers are satisfied with their water ionizer purchase.

Summary & Conclusions

All in all I like the Genesis unit. When you compare the amount of machine you get for your money, KYK products often come out right near the top. A nice 170 inches of slotted plate surface area on the 5-plate model and approximately 220 on the 7-plate model with a 150 watt SMPS power system allow the unit to consistently and effectively produce ionized water at the selected levels in most areas. The automatic self-cleaning system means that you will never have to wait for a cleaning cycle to end as is the case with some water ionizers. The KYK Genesis automatically runs a cleaning cycle after each use so that when you're ready for your next glass of ionized water the Genesis is ready to give you what you want.

The company does all repairs in the United States within a reasonable amount of time and certainly well within the warranty repair policies of most companies.

The 5-plate KYK Genesis retails for $1,495 and the 7-plate model sells for $1,695.  You'll want to check with me here at Water Ionizer Authority.  I sell these units with "Bonus Packs" including items that will reduce your 1st year maintenance cost, ensure long-term protection of your unit and offer options for enjoying alkaline ionized water at work or when you travel.  Special packages can be developed for those with specific source water or pre-filtration needs or concerns.

Also, please check with me before ordering the 5-plate model as these are not always in stock!

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