Before buying, confirm the exact model, installation suitability, itemised total, seller identity and after-sales terms. A demonstration helps you understand operation; the final decision should also use written product and purchase information.
1. Choose the questions before the model.
How many people will use it? Where will it sit? Which controls will they use? Who will handle maintenance? Compare K8, SD501DX and JRIV using the same household questions, rather than selecting from a pH demonstration alone.
2. Check the installation.
Send the exact model, tap and sink photos, proposed location, water-source details and area. Get the installation scope confirmed before ordering fittings or changing plumbing.
3. Request one written, itemised quotation.
| Line item | What to have confirmed |
|---|---|
| Machine | Exact model, supply market, new / used status if relevant, included accessories. |
| Delivery and installation | Location, normal fitting scope, adapters, plumbing and additional visit charges. |
| Running costs | Correct filter, quoted replacement cost and likely schedule for your setup. |
| Service | Cleaning assessment process, repair route and written warranty terms. |
| Payment and order | Seller details, total payable, payment schedule and applicable cancellation / return terms. |
4. Verify who you are buying from.
Check the seller’s business identity, contact details and written order documents. If a seller claims manufacturer authorisation or a particular warranty, ask for verification directly through the manufacturer’s channels. This website does not certify every seller or maintain a blacklist.
5. See the machine and ask practical questions.
A demonstration can show the controls, intended outputs and maintenance routine. Ask which tests are product demonstrations and what they cannot establish. Do not treat testimonials or changes in pH / ORP as evidence of disease treatment.
6. Keep a simple handover record.
Keep the invoice, manual, serial number, installed filter code and service contact. Confirm the first care steps with the installer and use the ownership calculator to review the full cost before deciding.
Request an itemised machine quotation
Sources checked: 17 October 2026. Prices and service arrangements may change; confirm directly.
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