Why does Kangen Water® sometimes have an odor?
Unpurified water has minerals in it1. LeveLuk is designed to handle a standard amount of minerals. When the amount of minerals or free carbon dioxide2 is greater than usual, the minerals occasionally react with the anti-bacterial feature3 of the water supply hose, giving off a smell.
We have prepared a water supply hose for such cases. When running water through the appliance for the first time, please set it on purified water and let it run for two to three minutes longer than usual.
Minerals
Ca (calcium), Mg (Magnesium), Na (Sodium), Ka (Potassium) and other nutrients found in food and water. Minerals found in water are said to be especially good for the health in optimum amounts.
Free carbon dioxide
Carbon Dioxide found in water. Some people prefer the taste of water with carbon dioxide, which tends to have lower pH levels. Water with less carbon dioxide is said to be better for the health. Japanese sake tastes better when there is a moderate amount of carbon dioxide in it.
Anti-Bacterial feature
Appliances such as the LeveLuk that produce something for human consumption are given anti-bacterial treatment. These appliances often comprise many different parts, and it is especially important that the parts where water passes through are not contaminated.
