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The owner guide

Everything after the purchase.

What each water is for, which filter fits your machine, how to put it on your faucet, and the questions people ask before they decide.

Five waters

One machine. Five uses.

Every Enagic ionizer pours more than drinking water. Here is what each setting is for.

Kangen against bottled water, tested

Hydrobar by Kangen

pH readings shown are typical results. They vary with source water, mineral content and testing method.

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  • 9.5

    pH

    DRINKING

    Kangen Drinking

    Your daily water. Hydrogen rich, with a negative oxidation reduction potential.

  • 7.0

    pH

    PURE

    Neutral

    Baby formula. Cooking. Pure water when it matters.

  • 6.0

    pH

    SKINCARE

    Beauty

    Face toner and hair rinse

  • 2.5

    pH

    SURFACES

    Strong Acidic

    For cleaning surfaces. Worktops, chopping boards and kitchen tools.

  • 11.5

    pH

    CLEANING

    Strong Kangen

    Washing produce, cutting grease, general kitchen cleaning

ORP values are approximate and vary with source water.

Changing it

Six minutes, no plumber.

How to do it, and how to tell when it is actually due. Nothing loads until you press play.

Changing a K8 filter, start to finish

Rockstar Rochelle

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Knowing when it is actually due

Your Kangen Water Guy

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Enagic recommends replacing your ionizer filter every six months.

HG Filter

HG Filter

MW-7000HG

$106$126

The high grade cartridge. Sold in the United States only.

Fits these machines

Leveluk Super 501

Machines whose current filter is labelled MW-7000HG

Will not fit the Leveluk K8, Leveluk Jr IV, Leveluk SD501.

Order the HG Filter
FC1 Deluxe Water Filter

FC1 Deluxe Water Filter

KFVD01

$124$153

The current cartridge for most machines. It replaces the discontinued F8 and HG-N, so if you have been buying either of those, this is now the one you need.

Fits these machines

Leveluk K8Leveluk Jr IVLeveluk SD501Leveluk R

Machines whose current filter is labelled F8, HG-N or FC1

Will not fit the Leveluk Super 501.

The F8 and the HG-N are both discontinued. The FC1 is their direct replacement.

Order the FC1 Deluxe Water Filter
Anespa Ceramic Cartridge

Anespa Ceramic Cartridge

$207$270

The internal ceramic stage, holding the mineral stones. Enagic recommends replacing it every three years.

Fits these machines

Anespa DX
Order the Anespa Ceramic Cartridge

Not sure? Look at the shape.

Take the filter out of your machine and look at the spout and the hole in the base.

This is the answer for the SD501DX and the under counter SD501U. Enagic publishes no mapping for either, so the shape is the only reliable way to tell.

  • Two indents or grooves

    You need the FC1.

  • No indents or grooves

    You need the HG.

Enagic guide showing the FC1 spout has two grooves and the HG has none

You can also read the moulding on the cartridge itself. FC1 cartridges are marked KFVD01. HG cartridges are marked MW-7000HG.

No longer made

We do not sell these. If one of them is in your machine, here is what replaces it.

  • F8

    Was fitted to Leveluk K8

    Now FC1

  • HG-N

    Was fitted to SD501, Jr IV, Leveluk R

    Now FC1

Buy genuine filters only

Using non genuine replacement filters, including counterfeit or unauthorized filters, will immediately void the manufacturer warranty and may reduce performance, affect water quality, and risk damaging your machine. Always buy genuine Enagic filters from Enagic or an authorized distributor. Please reconfirm your filter choice before ordering. Enagic is not responsible for incorrect filter orders. If you are unsure, send us a photo of your filter and we will tell you which one you need.

Before the machine

Pre filters.

A pre filter takes chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals out before they ever reach your plates. It is the cheapest thing you can do to make the machine last.

Multipure Aquaperform installed under a kitchen sink
The Aquaperform carbon block cartridge
Aquaperform stainless housing in close up
The Aquaperform installed under a sink, the cartridge itself, and the housing up close.

THIRD PARTY PRODUCT · NOT AN ENAGIC PRODUCT

The pre filter is made by Multipure, not by Enagic, and it is not part of any Enagic product or warranty. We earn a commission if you buy it through the coupon below. It is here because hard source water shortens the life of any ionizer, not because we are selling you a filter.

See it fitted

Under the sink in an afternoon.

Two short videos from Multipure, who make the filter. Nothing loads until you press play.

Fitting it under the sink

Multipure, the manufacturer

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Changing the cartridge

David Green

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Joining the two machines together

Multipure, the manufacturer

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Multipure Aquaperform

Multipure Aquaperform

$695

Sits upstream of your ionizer and takes out what would otherwise reach the plates. This is the one we fit as standard.

  • Certified by NSF to standards 42, 53 and 401
  • Certified to reduce chlorine, chloramine, lead, mercury, PFOA, PFOS and microplastics
  • One cartridge covers 600 gallons or one year, whichever comes first, then it is $150
  • Coupon 434370 is on our link and comes off in the cart
Cartridge life
600 gallons, or one year, whichever comes first
Replacement cartridge
$150
Flow rate
1.0 gpm
Filter media
Solid carbon block, 0.5 micron
Warranty
Lifetime on the stainless housing, if you change the filter yearly
Model
MP880 housing, CB11As cartridge

Certified by NSF

NSF/ANSI 42NSF/ANSI 53NSF/ANSI 401
See all 21 certified reductions
  • Chlorine
  • Chloramine
  • Lead
  • Mercury
  • Asbestos
  • Cysts
  • Turbidity
  • MTBE
  • PCBs
  • VOCs
  • Chlordane
  • Toxaphene
  • Arsenic (pentavalent only, and only on a supply that qualifies, see below)
  • Microcystin
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • Microplastics
  • Bisphenol A
  • DEET
  • Ibuprofen
  • Naproxen

NSF certifies a reduction against a test concentration, not removal. This filter holds no bacteria or virus certification and is not a purifier. Read the listing yourself at info.nsf.org.

The arsenic certification is narrower than it sounds and worth reading properly. It covers pentavalent arsenic only, not the trivalent form. It applies only to a supply already shown to be at or below the tested concentration, and it needs a detectable free chlorine residual coming into the system, unless your supply has been shown to carry pentavalent arsenic only. Chloramine treatment does not do that job. If arsenic is your reason for buying, test your water first and talk to Multipure, not to us.

Multipure sells this as a drinking water system and does not market it for use with an ionizer. Putting one upstream of your Kangen machine is our own recommendation, based on what hard source water does to the plates over time.

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John Guest Adapter Kit

John Guest Adapter Kit

$20

The part that actually joins the two. Without it the Aquaperform and your Kangen machine are two separate things sitting next to each other on the worktop.

  • Connects the Aquaperform outlet to your Kangen machine inlet
  • Push fit, so no tools and no plumber
  • Sized for Multipure drinking water systems
  • Intended for a countertop setup, both units side by side
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Enagic Enametix Multi Filter

Enagic own pre filtration cartridge, introduced in April 2026. Fits upstream of the ionizer.

  • NSF certified, Standard 42 component
  • Reduces chlorine and chloramines by more than 99 percent
  • Reduces lead by more than 99 percent and heavy metals by more than 98 percent
  • Reduces PFAS by more than 95 percent across seven compounds

Call for current pricing. Enagic publishes no price for this filter online.

Ask about this filter

Making it fit

Installation options.

A machine out of the box hangs a hose over your sink. These are the parts that make it look like it belongs there, and the one that lets you take it with you.

Ionizer Faucet 06 in brushed gold

Ionizer Faucet 06

$96.25

A second, slimmer tap that sits beside your main one and carries only ionized water.

A Kangen machine normally hangs a flexible hose over the edge of your sink. That works, and it looks like it works. A dedicated faucet sends the water under the counter and back up through a fixture that matches your kitchen, so the only thing on show is a tap.

  • Five models, seventeen variants, from $96.25 to $234
  • Finishes across the range: polished chrome, satin nickel, brushed gold, oil rubbed bronze, matte black
  • Connects directly to the ionizer outlet
  • Lets the machine live under the counter or off to one side
Ionizer Faucet 06

Faucet 06

$96.25 to $114.50

The most finishes for the least money. Where most people start.

Polished chromeSatin nickelBrushed goldOil rubbed bronzeMatte black
Ionizer Faucet 01

Faucet 01

$104.50 to $109.50

The plainest of the range. Two finishes, nothing to argue with.

Polished chromeSatin nickel
Ionizer Faucet 05

Faucet 05

$163.00 to $179.75

Mid range, and the cheapest way into a matte black finish.

Polished chromeSatin nickelMatte black
Ionizer Faucet 03

Faucet 03

$164.35 to $177.19

Two finishes only, and satin nickel is currently sold out.

Polished chromeSatin nickel
Ionizer Faucet 04

Faucet 04

$217.75 to $234.00

The top of the range. Every finish, and the highest price.

Polished chromeBrushed goldSatin nickelOil rubbed bronzeMatte black

Struck through means sold out at the supplier, not discontinued.

View at Ionfaucet
Ion adapter kit, ten piece set of fittings and tubing

Ion Adapter Kit

$47.00

A ten piece set of fittings, tubing and connectors.

Kitchens are not standardised. This is the box you open when the thread on your tap is not the thread on the hose, which is most of the time. It saves a second trip to the hardware shop mid install.

  • Ten pieces covering the common fitting sizes
  • Push fit, so no tools and no plumber
  • Useful whether the machine sits on the counter or below it
View at Ionfaucet
Hotel travel kit for a portable water ionizer setup

Hotel Travel Kit

$35.65

A compact kit for connecting your machine to an unfamiliar tap.

If you travel with your machine, this is the difference between drinking Kangen water in a hotel room and drinking whatever is in the minibar. Hotel bathroom taps are not kitchen taps, and the standard hose will not fit them.

  • Fits the aerator threads you find in hotel bathrooms
  • Packs down small enough for a suitcase
  • Sets up and comes off without tools
View at Ionfaucet

These parts come from Ionfaucet, an independent supplier. They are not sold by Enagic or by us, and we earn nothing on them. They are here because you need them.

Questions

Frequently asked.

How does Kangen water work?

Electrolysis. Platinum-coated titanium plates separate tap water into alkaline (drinking) and acidic (cleaning) streams. The drinking water is hydrogen rich, with a negative oxidation reduction potential.

Why $5,890 for a machine?

Japanese manufacturing. Five year warranty. About $1.99 a day over 15 years, including filters and electricity, for unlimited premium water.

Do I need a pre-filter?

Highly recommended. Municipal water carries chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals that wear on internal components over time. A pre-filter extends machine life, improves taste and reduces maintenance. The Multipure Aquaperform is NSF certified.

What water types can it produce?

Five, from pH 2.5 to 11.5. Strong Kangen for cleaning produce, Kangen 9.5 for daily drinking, neutral 7.0 for baby formula and medication, beauty water at 6.0, and strong acidic 2.5 for wiping down surfaces.

Can I try before buying?

Yes. A 30-day rental at $297 applies toward your purchase. Zero risk.

How do I order a machine?

Add it to your cart here, or order direct through Enagic with our distributor details already attached. Either way you get the full manufacturer warranty, order confirmation and tracking through to delivery. Financing is available.

How long to install?

10 minutes. Plug and play. Adapters included. No plumber needed.

Can I become a distributor?

Absolutely. Every machine earns commission through Enagic’s 8-point plan.

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