| Features | Technos click for more info |
Mavello click for more info |
JP107 MicroLite click for more info |
JP104 Melody click for more info |
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| Filter Type | 7 Stage 1 micron Particulate Filter and Granulated Carbon Filter for Chlorine removal. | Choice of 1M or optional .01M filters 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter or we can upgrade you to the New Biostone 1 Micron filter at no charge. 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is the best particulate filter found on the market. Used in kidney dialysis. Also available - an optional carbon filter that filters Chlorine and another that filters out flouride and arsenic. Comes with plain carbon filter. 100 Times the particle filtration potential as the Masterpiece. |
Choice of 1M or optional .01M filters with New Biostone filter. 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter or we can upgrade you to the New Biostone 1 Micron filter at no charge. 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is the best particulate filter found on the market. Used in kidney dialysis. Also available - an optional carbon filter that filters Chlorine and another that filters out flouride and arsenic. 100 Times the particle filtration potential as the Masterpiece. |
Choice of 1M or optional .01M filters with New Biostone Filter. 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter or we can upgrade you to the New Biostone 1 Micron filter at no charge. 3-stage 0.01 micron hollow-membrane filter, is the best particulate filter found on the market. Used in kidney dialysis. Also available - an optional carbon filter that filters Chlorine and another that filters out flouride and arsenic. 100 Times the particle filtration potential as the Masterpiece. |
| Chlorine removal | YES - Single carbon filtration | 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. |
| 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 | Optional On/Off water valve built into the unit so it can be hard-plumbed directly into a water line under the sink. Please ask about our exclusive under sink conversion kit if not wanted on bench top. Also can be installed with diverter that attaches to kitchen or bathroom faucet. |
| Features Comparison | Basic 5-level alkaline output, one level acid. 1 micron filter. Internal coral calcium port. | Mavello is a solid reliable unit. It has nice features, state of the art electronics, patented polymer ion separation technology. It is also more convenient to use but lacks the fully automatic cleaning feature of the new MicroLite. It produces 15-20% stronger Alkaline and Acid Water than the Masterpiece. The ability to fill a 5 gallon bottle from the stainless steel spigot on top of the unit. | The advantage of Tourmaline BioStone means that your MicroLite (and Melody) are supercharged in all functions. The Microlite is the new, upgraded version of the Mavello (now 4 years old). The Microlite has nicer features, state of the art electronics and patented polymer ion separation technology with true automatic cleaning. It is also more convenient to use with LED display and automatic cleaning. It produces 15-20% stronger Alkaline and Acid Water than the Masterpiece. Built-in newest flux sensor unique to 2004 models. |
The advantage of Tourmaline BioStone means that your Melody (and MicroLite) are supercharged in all functions.
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. Built-in flux sensor exclusive to 2003 models. |
| Summary | If value is what you are looking for, the Technos has the best value of any Water Ionizer sold on the market. It is a good, basic workhorse unit that will deliver a pH 9.5 – 10.0 (depending on water source * ) | It has the bells and whistles that the Masterpiece does not have: a better filter, stronger Ionized Water, nice features. MicroLite updated Mavello model at same price. | As the latest model from Jupiter, MicroLite is worth the extra money. It replaces the Mavello (now on market 4 years) and has the bells and whistles that the Masterpiece does not have - a better filter, stronger ionized water, nice features and impeccable technology. If you don't mind spending the extra money, then the MicroLite is the way to go. You can easily fill a 5 gallon bottle from the stainless steel spigot on top of the unit. | If you want the best then the Melody is for you. The difference is bells and whistles, with the exception of its filter abilities, its non-mixing patented output ability, and its ability to be directly plumbed into the mains. It is 5% stronger than the MicroLite/Mavello and 25% stronger than the Masterpiece. Also great compact size for bench top. The Melody is simply excellent in all ways and we believe to be the best water purifier available anywhere. |
| Year Introduced | 1992 | 2000 | 2003/4 | 2003/4 |
| Discount Retail Price | $450 | $550 Free Shipping |
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| Warranty | One Year | One Year | Two Years | Two Years |