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5AlkaWay UltraStream

AlkaWay UltraStream

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5AlkaWay UltraStream
4.3

39 reviews

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83%5%12%
Build Quality
4.5
Ease of Use
4.6
Value for Money
3.7
Cleaning & Maintenance
4.6
Taste
4.3
39 reviews
Tony S.
Tony S.3 posts
 

There is no doubting the quality of water produced. The cost matches the quality and I still don't have a problem with that. However, after owning one for three years, and paying the high price for a filter every year, I asked Alkaway for a loyalty… Read more

discount. 'No deal' was the answer. This is bad PR so if anybody wants my unit for free then come on down. I won't be paying another $300.

 Follow-up  · Nothing has changed. I wasn't offered a discount filter so I am disposing of my product.

AlkaWay
AlkaWay    

Hi Tony Thanks for your review. We couldn't find any… Read more

Kylie P.
Kylie P.WA2 posts
 

Brilliant product – Update: the filter will last around 6 months in WA. DEFINITELY tested as Hydrogen with pH 8.plus PH drops as the filter gets full. Water tastes fine. Although I am filtering rainwater through winter anyway. But as for alkaline, I have had it for 8 months and recently tested the pH and found it was at 7, not really alkaline as it should be at 8-9 if it’s Alkaline Hydrogen water. I tested a friends Kangen water which definitely was at 9 Show details ·  2

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Michael Czajka
Michael CzajkaVIC157 posts
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Drinking water is pleasant once more – Slightly alkaline water (~pH8), hydrogen added, high Oxygen Reduction Potential (ORP) i.e. It's an antioxidant, cheap to buy, cheap to run (filters >3000 L), requires no electricity and removes fluoride. I used to hate drinking water. Now it's easy to drink water. This Alkaway water filter has around 3x the filtration capacity of other filters… Read more

which cost more.

This filter is one of the few that filters fluoride.

The replacement cartridges are expensive at around $270... but they only need replacing about once a year... which is very convenient. Most other filter cartridges are much cheaper but don't last as long or filter fluoride. We'd rather pay more and get more.

The filter itself is much cheaper and works better than the electronic filters which sell for ~$4,000. We had an electronic filter for many years... but this filter that requires no power is much better.

The filters themselves are sturdy and you're unlikely to damage one. It's unclear what could possibly go wrong with a filter that has no power and almost no moving parts N.B. The nozzle swivels

The water itself is full of electrons, tasty and easy to drink.

Thank you Alkaway for a very pleasant water experience.

:-) P.S. We tried bubbling hydrogen through water and still couldn't get the ORP as high the Alkaway gets it. Plus the Alkaway produces the water in real time: Just turn on the tap. This is a really convenient water filter. PPS. The company is very helpful. We had trouble installing the unit because none of our taps had screw threads on the spouts. When none of the existing adapters would fite Alkaway sent us out special adapters so we could screw the hose into a washing machine tap fitting. We really appreciated their help. Since then it's been years of trouble free drinking.

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Daniel V.
Daniel V.VIC8 posts
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Great product, good customer service, easy to install – The filter is high quality and produces great tasting water. It was relatively easy to install with good clear instructions. Obviously I can only trust what the company tells me re the scientific tests it has conducted about the purity of the water, however I can definitely vouch for the alkalinity of the water (see image - right side is from the AlkaWay filter; the left side is the filtered water from a friend of ours). Show details ·  1

In-depth reviews

Sam t.
Sam t.NSW7 posts
 

I Can Never Drink Any Other Water Again - Just Bloody Amazing – This Product has RUINED water for me. It's absolutely IMPOSSIBLE for me to drink ANY OTHER WATER.....EVER AGAIN. This silky smooth, gloriously delicious water has changed my life. Not a word of a lie. I take 1 litre of filtered, crystalline bliss every time I leave the house. I drink approximately 3.5 Litres of water a day now. Sydney Tap… Read more

Water, Purchased Bottle Water, Restaurant Water....I'm sorry....But NOTHING competes with Alkaway Ultrastream.

It's a brilliant filter.

I'm the first person to put my hand up and complain about a product or service.

But I'm also the guy that RAVES about brilliant products and services.

I was so concerned about spending this much money on a water filter.

I'm telling you....It's worth every cent. I'll never drink other water again. This is my brand for life.

This is a situation, a rare one, where the product itself was actually MUCH MUCH better than expected. It exceeded my expectations by 100%.

I was worried it would be good. Instead it was BRILLIANT.

I want to thank Leon at the Team at Alkaway for their Service Excellence both in Customer Service and Product Delivery.

This is an Exceptional Brand, that I will always be loyal to.

Thank you so much Leon.

Jesse
JesseVIC12 posts
 

Early Days – I was going to wait a month before reviewing, but thought i'd do an earlier review. Have had the ultrastream for 4 days now. Context: I've had minwell+ and zazaen water filters before. Researched up on a few others such as enagic (have not tried though). My reason for going for ultrastream was the price in comparison to enagic, along with… Read more ·  4

having great feedback and back data.

The water filter thus far has been amazing. Easy to install, very easy - benchtop. Less than 2 minutes. Waited for water the black water (carbon im guessing) to go through for the first 10mins or so.

Then tried it, felt amazing with in a minute. Can't get enough of it.

Now i live with 3 skeptics on this water. 1 is still skeptical and doesn't like the taste (tastes like river water). The other 2 though also love it and hated to admit that they actually feel healthier and better.

Have also used the water for coffees in the morning and the coffees taste better.

So taste and health feeling wise great.

Will update after a month.

Andy
AndyNSW29 posts
 

Great filter – I have just received my new filter for this product. The website tells you the specifics of how much heavy toxins, bacteria it removes. I mainly bought it because of the claim to remove 99% of the chlorine and 78% of the fluoride. The only other method to remove fluoride is by reverse osmosis which I believe also removes the vital minerals from… Read more

the water. I would love to see an independent test done but I can definitely not smell the chlorine like I can out of the tap. It also claims, among other things, to alkalize the water to a higher and less acidic Ph level. I tested my tap water PH at 7.2 and the filtered water at 9. The odd thing it has actually raised the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) from 185 to 210. I have performed this test a few times and the result is always the same. This is different to the Physicochemical testing parameters on their website. I filter water for kettle, drinking and cooking and find the taste excellent. I fill plastic bottles to take to work or car trips. It is quite expensive at $650 and each new filter $250. There is not much to the non filter element of this product so hard to justify the difference there. Overall, I do love this product. I also have bought from this company a portable jug , 'Filter 2 Pure' that is more portable to take with you on your travels.

Positive reviews

Tara
Tara
 

Tastes beautiful and easy to install on tap – Tastes beautiful, was easy to install on my tap directly, it's great it filters fluoride and so many other contaminants plus adds hydrogen! Show details

Giang T.
Giang T.2 posts
 

Excellent – It’s cheaper than Kangen machines a lot but the result is the same and even better. No cost for power. I don’t trust Kangen plate for long use as it can release metat particles I think. Show details ·  1

W.I.
W.I.VIC2 posts
 

Highly Recommend The Ultrastream Water filter – We have had the Ultrastream Hydrogen/Alkaline water filter for about six months and it truly is the best tasting water that comes from it. We bought the under sink model and found that it was surprisingly easy to install. We highly recommend this product to anyone that is looking to buy a top quality water filter. Show details ·  1

Negative reviews

john
johnNSW4 posts
 

$500 for a cheap piece of plastic, what a sham – They charge you a ton of money for a cheap piece of plastic they call a housing. The water taste horrible, tap water actually taste better. My stomach was in a lot of pain for a weeks until I found out it came from Alkaway Utrastream (I understand this probably a unique problem to me and not in general), Still that didn't hurt as much as the price… Read more

tag for a few piece of plastic, don't fall this like I did!. I eventually sold my unit on Facebook for $40 and I felt like i was ripping the person off, still they saved themself $460...

trudynickless
trudynickless5 posts
 

Plastic safety? – I’m not feeling sure about the plastic components if water is touching it. With all the hormone disrupting chemicals in plastics this doesn’t sit well with me. I wish the filter was glass.

SY
SY5 posts
 

Replacement cartridge breaks the bank – There are many amazing water filters out there and Alkaway Ultrastream is definitely on par with really good water quality but to replace the cartridges every year for AUD 270 dollars is crazy!

AlkaWay
AlkaWay    

Hi SY Thank you for your honest review. Yes, the… Read more

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Jade
JadeQLD4 posts
 

Best water filter! – Water tastes so much better when filtered with the UltraStream. Easy to install the above bench system and quick to use. Best customer service as well! I had issues with the courier service delivering to the wrong address as they wouldn’t respond so I called alkaway and they found out what had happened and kept in touch with me until I received my filter. Show details ·  1

Jesse H.
Jesse H.2 posts
 

Expensive but worth it! – Very happy with this unit . Was sceptical at first but after plunging what seems like a small fortune into this product I am happy to say that it was worth every penny . I was spending a few dollars per day on high quality bottle water and guess what? My tap water is now the best water I have ever tasted! Did a pH test with original tap water,… Read more ·  1

expensive bottled water and filtered tap water . My water before filter was boarder line acidic, after running it through the filter it went to about a 9.5 on the scale which is really good. The bottled expensive water was about a 8. When you drink this filtered water you can really tell the difference, drinking 2L of water per day is no longer a chore. Trust me. Just buy it. PS I am not a paid advertiser I'm writing this as I am extreamly satisfied and I want you all to get one .

Nik
NikNSW10 posts
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Brilliant tasting water at an affordable price – I bought the UltraStream under sink model to go in my kitchen. One of the biggest selling points for me was the fact it removed most of the fluoride from the filtered water. Installation was simple and uncomplicated with clear instructions. After using it for 16 months here are the main observations. All the components used for the system are… Read more

extremely well engineered and manufactured, not a single drop/ leak detected throughout the entire under sink area. The faucet leaks very slowly (inaudible) as a result of residual pressure after a pour, once the pressure is released it stops. The water quality is of a very high standard and is highly alkaline (PH 9), Ive done PH measurements immediately after each new filter was installed and both were identical, PH tester comes with the original kit. I'll also be doing more intermittent tests monthly this time around to check the PH quality as the filter gets used. Taste wise Id have to say It's exceptionally good, absolutely love it. No taste of chlorine at all. The company also send notifications by email to inform you when the filter is coming up to it's 12 month changeover. All in all I'm very happy with this system, many guests have also commented positively on the water quality so I'm not speaking from a biased position. If i had to buy another system again, it would be the UltraStream hands down.

Nat
Nat
 

Cant live without it anymore – One of the best filters in terms of ‘value for money.’ Our water now tastes so much better & it feels so much lighter & easier to drink. Australia puts so much fluoride in water & this has harmful effects on your body, so got the extra fluoride remover. Since getting this filter, my health condition has improved. Would highly recommend this filtration system :) Show details

Linda
LindaQLD
 

ultrastream system and filter – I purchased a alkaway ultrastream system awhile ago and the system started to leak out water everywhere.... i contacted the person i purchased it from and he replaced the filter and fixed the leak however I had to pay for the new filter even though the unit was faulty - not really happy about that - so I dont want to go back to him...... Now that… Read more

i need a new filter I have realised i have no base? They never gave me the base back and it is all open in the bottom of the unit?.... extremely frustrating.....

So I am needing a new filter and another base! this is going to be an expensive exercise - can anyone tell me who to go to for this... i live in Brisbane

Sam H
Sam H
 

Amazing filter! Fantastic company! – I purchased my ultrastream alkaway over two years ago now and I have to say it was the best decision I even made! In fact I am based in the UK and this product is unrivalled for its quality and price in the market place. Other comparables are extremely costly. However the ultrastream is incredible value! This has transformed our water from hazy… Read more

and distasteful to fresh, clear and wonderful. Fantastic company and incredible product! Really really pleased!

Sam
Sam
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ultrastream filter – Bought ultrastream water filter, first the water tastes like fish, and i tested the water for hydrogen, you already guest it, zero hydrogen, nothing, I want this problem fixed before i start posting videos about this terrible filter, i have an aquagear water filter, and it makes the same Ph as the ultrastream, for a filter that costs $70, i… Read more

tested utrastream water several times with the same dismal results, if alkaway is reading this, plz contact me to help me fix this problem. Thank you.

AlkaWay
AlkaWay    

Hi Sam, we don't have your contact details please call us on 1800 268 469.

Leidydi
Leidydi
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Awesome product – About 5 yrs ago, I was looking at quality water filters but they were right out of my price range. Alkaway was one company I checked for filters. At the time the Ultrastream wasn’t available but in the works. It certainly was an answer to prayer for me. It takes out all the nasties and puts in the good stuff. I think it is reasonably priced for… Read more

what it does. I cannot drink tap water anymore and even some bottle water has a funny taste.

It is well worth having. Also very fast delivery and great customer service.

Paul G
Paul G
 

Tank Water – Hi, We are on tank water and have had the UltraStream for a couple of years and it tastes wonderful. Our tank is about 20 years old, perhaps Lori W needs to clean her pipes or tank. We dislike buying bottled water because of the plastic pollution and refill our own bottles and take it with us. It tastes way better.  Show details

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Renate Schaub
Renate Schaub
 

we love our ultra stream filter – We have been using our ultra stream filter for 3 weeks and are very impressed. Adelaide is known for its foul tasting water. Never knew water can taste this good. We recommend the filter to everybody. Thank You very much alkaway for Your wonderful technology. We seem to have more energy and just feel better.  Show details ·  1

Lori W
Lori WQLD21 posts
 

Tastes terrible – I have an under sink Ultrastream and it tastes terrible from day one. I am on tank water and did explain this at the time of purchase. I also have two filters at the water tanks before our drinking water gets to the Ultrastream. We change these filters every 6 months.  Show details

Lori W
Lori W   

Alkaway have contacted me and are trying to sort out the problem with the taste of the water

Shar
SharQLD18 posts
 

Wonderful Customer Service – I just want to focus on expressing my thoughts on Alkaway's amazing customer service. They have been extremely helpful, and have such a solid genuine customer focused mantra, I would say they are one of the best companies you could ever deal with, if any issues arise they will be happy to help, so thank you Alkaway!  Show details

Cymkyan
Cymkyan9 posts
 

Ok – I've been using it for four years now. No faults so far and customer service is top notch. One of the earlier replacement filter I had was bad and broke. The company replaced it immediately. The only problem I have is that the rubber at the bottom of the unit (to prevent slipping) gets loose easily  Show details

MusicVeg
MusicVeg38 posts
 

Expensive but brilliant – I have had my Ultrastream for a 18 months and still have not replaced my filter (they recommend every 12 months), I did the ph test yesterday and still alkaline and still tasting great. Trick is not to run it fast, keep it slower and it will last longer. I upgraded from the Alkastream and this works so much better and seems to be a better quality… Read more

system hence the price. If you had to buy water because of bad tasting water then it will pay itself off. Other options to compare with would be Waters Co Filters which are also expensive but sound good. Don't hesitate to get in contact with Alkaway they have great customer service and are very helpful. When I bought my Alkastream I had trouble connecting it to the tap of my rental house (because it is old house) and they sent me adaptors free of charge, I was very impressed and thankful. Not many filters get the flouride out and if you really care about your health you don't want to drink it. Many countries have banned it but unfortunately Australia still insists on putting this poison in our water. There is lots of research so check it out.

AlkaVoda
AlkaVoda
 

Excellent non-electric mineral water ionizer – I recognize this product by a Facebook link, it is a mineral water ionizer without electricity. Very easy to install. The taste is very very good. It removes out chlorine and fluoride, very good product. We enjoy it really a lot. Thank you very much AlkaWay. Hope you could bring us more excellent water filters.

Phoebe
Phoebe
 

I ditched my chinese alkaliser (for good reasons!) and purchased the Ultrastream – The Ultrastream has filtration test results for the life of the filter. The test have been done by an independent tester. It is made in the USA in a highly certified factory. I found independent test results for H2 too. The H2 in the water is really making a difference to my health and energy. I found out H2 is made by electric water… Read more

alkalisers which are much, much more expensive.

It makes alkaline water. It filters out fluoride, chemicals, heavy metals and more.

All I can say is don't trust Chinese made filters as my experience was bad!

Pippi
Pippi6 posts
 

A really good water ioniser without all the troubles of the electric ones! – I used to have electric water ionizer and it was always having to be repaired because of calcium problems. When I was told that the Ultrastream would be better than my electric unit which I paid so much money for I was a very skeptical but I am very glad to say that I needn't have been. Another benefit is the filtration, it even takes out… Read more

fluoride. I had to have all sorts of prefilters with my previous electric water ioniser but with this one everything is in the one filter. So much easier in so many ways.

John m
John m2 posts
 

Can't beat the USA for Clean water systems – I guess I am like many water filter buyers. Reluctant to spend on something I think the government should give me for free - clean water, that is. But.. that isn't going to happen, so I called AlkaWay after looking at their website. Holy Mackerel! I never knew anyone who knew so much about humble H2O! These guys have actually invented a water… Read more

filter that removes all the modern nasties I was concerned about, they have Aussie Lab tests to prove it, and they had it made in the USA, not China.

So it cost more than the cheapy Chinese things you see in the health food places. The way I look at it is.. would I drink bottled water if it was bottled in China? No. So why would I drink water from a Chinese water filter?

Here's the thing that knocked me over. UltraStream actually adds hydrogen into the water. They even had it tested by sending UltraStream to a US lab. Hydrogen, apparently, is hugely beneficial to our health in many, many ways. Anyway, all I know if I feel good, my missus tells me I look good, and yes, I do think the water has a bit to do with it.

Oh yes, last thing. I just won't drink any other water now.

Joanna B.
Joanna B.NSW3 posts
 

The Ultrastream has made me a water snob! – Yes, I admit it, I am a water snob thanks to my Ultrastream. I can't go anywhere without my Ultrastream water. Once you've tried it there is no going back to tap water. Tap water just tastes foul to me now. I think the fact that the Ultrastream produces extra hydrogen makes a big difference to how hydrating this water tastes. The Ultrastram is not… Read more

like other water filters that just take out some of the nasty chemicals. It actually takes out almost all the nasties plus puts in amazing health giving alkaline minerals. I also love that I have it installed under my sink so that I don't need a bulky filter on top of my bench. My kids love drinking Ultrastream water and have become water snobs too.

James
James3 posts
 

Produces the best water I've ever tasted – I've had this unit installed beneath my kitchen sink, and it's connected to a dedicated faucet. Thanks to it, we no longer need to make trips to the supermarket for bottled water. Show details

Steve M
Steve M
 

This water keeps me in the game! – I have had my bench top Ultrastream for 6 months now and swear by it. At 44 yo I still play competitive soccer, chasing guys half my age around the field, and have found my recovery from my weekly games, gym sessions, yoga and boxing sessions to be better than ever. It used to take me 3-4 days to recover from games, whereas now, I'm ready to go… Read more

the next day. The hydrogen element to this water is the big difference. It's a great anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and a brilliant source of health and well being which has changed my life.

Girlie
Girlie
 

Been using UltraStream for 2 years now. And will never go back on using regular filters again. Show details

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