Why do you call H3O and HRx "pH adjusting products"?
This is a good question,
since H3O and HRx have completely different uses. We call
them "pH adjusting products," because both of them work by
mechanisms that are clearly pH driven. H3O works on the acidic
side. It has a pH of about 0.2 before diluted to its
"usable states" of 1.5 to 2.0. And HRx works on the
alkaline side: it has a pH of about 13.6, and is usually
diluted to 9.0 to 10.0 before being used. The pH strips are
there only to perform their testing function.
How do I know which pH strip set to buy?
If you are purchasing a "starter kit,"
and both the H3O and the HRx products have their respective starter kits,
you may not need to: the kit comes with the appropriate pH testing
strips. We recommend that you read the pH
testing strip page in its entirety if you wish to familiarize yourself
with the purpose of the four sets we offer.
How long do I need to take the HRx after its reconstituted
before I see my system become more alkaline?
Usually just three to four days.
More for some; less time for others. What must also be accounted for
is the fact that your diet will cause fluctuations in your system's
pH, whether or not you are using HRx or not. The point to remember,
however, is that the pH test strips allow you to average your
saliva and urine pH readings so that the averages, even over the
course of a week, will record your progress. Your pH shift
is objective and measureable all within the privacy of your own
home. The benefits, at least initially, will be mostly
subjective. These you will need to judge for yourself.
The long-term benefits, however, have already been well documented.
Are there some people on whom the HRx just won't work?
No... just as "some people"
are not going to be unaffected by the ever increased use of acidulents
in processed foods. We are all affected by the acidic pH shift
created by these more acidic foods. Certain supplements, and the organic
compounds that comprise their "active ingredients," vary in their
effect from person to person. This is not one of those supplements.
Read the left sidebar in the HRx
introduction page for a better understanding. I use H3O for oral hygiene purposes.
Since it has a pH in the opposite direction,
won't the H3O interfere with my use of HRx?
If you gargle with H3O (as
opposed to drinking it), the effects will be marginal compared
to the effects of drinking the HRx (alkaline water). In addition,
you are not using them at the same time (and if you didn't know
this, you do now). If you are just using the H3O to brush and/or
gargle, and you rinse your mouth out with water afterwards
(water being close to neutral), this will not have a significant
effect on your intended use of HRx.
What is the shelf-life of these products?
Both H3O and HRx
are quite stable if left in a cool, dry place before being
diluted for everyday use. Stable here means well over
one year. Once diluted, however, they
are not nearly as stable. Depending on the degree of dilution,
the humidity of ambient air, and other minor factors,
shelf-life can be cut down to a couple of weeks. Remember,
however, you can use
test strips
to see if you are having
a faster or slower degradation in shelf-life. These products
are pH driven -- that is, your definition for product
effectiveness is simple: if they are in the desired pH range,
the product will work and is fine. If not, you can simply
add more undiluted concentrate to get the finished product
back to where you want it. So verification of stability
could not be easier. Are there toxicity or contraindication issues?
Where either product
is used topically (and this pertains primarily to H3O), absolutely
none. On the internal use of either H3O or HRx, we know of
none - however, we would defer to the judgement of your
health care professional. How you can approach the subject
with an "anti-alternative therapy" practitioner is as follows:
ask him or her if any significant changes in the pH of your
"diet" could adversely affect the drug regimen you are
currently taking. If your practitioner says "none," then
you should have nothing to worry about. If your practitioner
says "yes," listen carefully to your practitioner's advice
and follow their instructions.
Would the H30 product be good to use as a fruit & vegetable wash?
Yes .... in fact, it is ideal for that application.
It imparts
no toxic residue -- in fact, it is not toxic at all.
It eliminates the bacteria, is inexpensive to use, and will
not harm the fruit. It is water-soluble, so you can easily
wash the H3O off right afterwards so that it doesn't
add any flavor notes to the fruit or vegetable itself.
How you use the Ph Strips -- with saliva, blood or urine?
Logical question -- after all,
one quart (32 fl. oz.) of regular H3O costs $39.95, whereas our new commercial
grade for spa use costs $24.95 for a gallon (4 times as much).
That the regular H3O allows for a rehydration of one fluid ounce
(30 ml.) to a gallon (over 3.7 liters), or a ratio of 1:129,
bringing the "usable" cost per "finished gallon" to under $0.31 USD (31 cents) per gallon,
sounds like a small consolation when you put these figures side-by-side. The standards set for the regular,
or internally consumed version, are considerably more strict than those
we set for spa water. The original version is considerably more refined
and filtered to a much size (5 micron). This is not an uncommon practice.
In almost all industrialized countries, the manufacturing practices applied
to something intended for human consumption is almost always greater than
the standard you would apply to a "commercial" or "industrial" grade or
version - one not intended to be used for drinking. Additionally, we do factor in a much
higher level of "technical support" cost into the regular H3O version.
After all, how many questions can you ask about a solution that you pour
into a hot tub and forget about? ... certain far less than the myriad of
questions we already receive on the broad range of nutritional and
medical questions related to the internal use of H3O.
Since it is our intention to continue to make our technical support free
of charge, the only mechanism we can use to cover the many costs related
to this support is in the pricing of the products themselves. Lastly, our pricing reflects the
ability of the products, in their respective grades, to displace conventional
products and techniques, at a lower, more competitive price. This
philosophy follows the basic tenet behind Alpha Omega Labs -- namely,
that the products and the technologies behind them which we present to the
public must be (1) effective, (2) safe, and (3) cost effective.
(Read our introductory page).
What are the precise instructions for using H3O in my hot tub or spa?
The instructions, as they appear on
the bottle, are reprinted in the upper left hand column of this
product detail page.
For convenience, we reprint it here in navy blue:
INSTRUCTIONS: H3O is a “pH driven” product: that is, its functionality is strictly based on the pH of the finished solution. Therefore, just as with conventional spa maintenance, you will need to monitor your pH, though not as often. Initially application is usually 1 gallon of H3O per 175 gallons of water. Most hot tubs average about 350 gallons of water, so 2 gallons of H3O is usually sufficient to adjust the pH to the desired target range of 2.0 to 2.3. In practical terms, you will probably only check pH once every two weeks, adding about 2 quarts of H3O to maintain your target pH range. It really is that simple. If you have questions, please email us at: support@AlphaOmegaLabs.com
That's it. Use H3O to keep your
pH in the 2.0 to 2.3 range. Maintaining spa water could not possibly
be any simpler.
How can you allow for a pH range of 2.0 to 2.3
when conventional ranges sit at 7.4 to 7.8?
The very question itself unscores
our claim that the use of scalar wave technology applied to minute quantities
of sulphuric acid and potassium hydroxide (to make H3O and HRx respectively)
with incredible properties will be recorded as one of the major technological
finds of the early 21st century. The claim seems fanciful -- and yet
anyone with simple laborataory equipment can verify for themselves that our
claims are justified. Consider this: You can take a fluid ounce
(say 30 ml.) of our H3O at pH 0.2 and add it to HRx (at pH 13.8) and they
will balance out with absolutely no exothermic reaction. That isn't supposed to happen. Ask any chemistry professor. In the case of H3O for Hot Tubs
& Spas, yes, using conventional wisdom, our H3O, at a pH of 2.0 should
be corrosive, to both human tissue, if not components of the spa itself
(PVC plumbing, heater, pump, etc.) But the verifiable fact of the matter
is that it is not. We know. We've had 4 years to test
the product. Therefore, our recommendations should
not be interpreted as contradicting the traditional advice of those in the
pool and spa business. Maintaining an acidic pH that is under 7.0, will,
in degrees as you become progressively more acidic, make for spa water that
is corrosive. Their advice is correct. But that advice applies to traditional
acidulents -- not H3O. That is one of the unique features of
this product -- one that is readily verifiable by those who want to put
our claims to the test.
Are there any spas where your H3O for Hot Tubs & Spas won't work?
There are a few hot tubs that use
copper tubing, and H3O for Hot Tubs & Spas should not be used
in conjunction with those systems. But otherwise, we have found no
applications where the product either won't work or is not suitable.
What makes H3O different from other acidulents that
are used in spa maintenance?
In one word, "non-corrosive." H3O has no "HazMat"
(Hazardous Material) rating. And it never will. It doesn't need it.
It isn't corrosive. You can dip your hand into H3O concentrate at
a pH of 0.2 and you will experience no corrosiveness. That is one
of its remarkable properties. Relative to other strong acids, it
is quite non-reactive. It is safe to handle, safe to use, safe to
store, and, unlike the halogens, it is safe on the body. Other acidulents comprise
only one facet of spa water maintenance and do nothing to get rid of
toxic chlorine and bromine chemicals. But H3O provides for a total
and complete solution.It stands in a class by itself.
How often should I check on my spa water using your H3O?
Initially, probably once a week or
every two weeks. After a while you will get a feel as to when your
spa water begins to creep up over pH 2.3. It is then that you will
want to add more H3O to bring your spa water down to the "target
range" of 2.0 to 2.3. The entire system is "pH driven." It is the
only measure you need to keep your eye on.
How much testing has gone into particular use for H3O?
How can I be sure it's safe?
Our associates (including the
inventors behind the product) have been testing H3O in this
application for about four years now. In addition, we have
two medical doctors who have worked with the product extensively,
one of whom is currently writing a "white paper" to describe
H3O more extensively in scientific, medical, and conventional
biochemical terms. (One of the major Bahamian shareholders in
Alpha Omega Labs has used H3O in his own personal
hot tub for well over one year with completely positive results.) Understanding the product
as we do, and the properties behind it, we feel confident that
it is not only safe - but that it offers a level of healthfulness
that is far superior to all current spa water maintenance
approaches, including the more expensive European ozonation
systems.
Are there any health risks?
Absolutely none that we, or
the health care practitioners with whom we work, are aware of.
And this applies to anyone.
Will H3O replace halogens altogether?
Probably not.
For all its negative effects, chlorine, the more common of the two
major halogens, still remains the most cost effective
anti-microbial in the water treatment business, and it is likely to
remain so for some time. What makes H3O more
cost effective in the hot tub/spa application is that fact that chlorine
evaporates quickly in the high temperature of the spa water.
That's why you have to continually add more - responding to
a higher turnover rate than you do with most pool water. With H3O you
only add more product when your pH rises above 2.3. We have
had some spa owners who were in our testing program who indicated
that they kept their spa water at 2.0 and only had to add more
product once a month. (Results will vary because the "base
water" varies from one spa or hot tub to another.) So although H3O costs more
than chlorine, you use far less of it and you add it less
frequently... plus you eliminate the use of the other chemicals
altogether.
Why don't you recommend H3O for use in swimming pools?
There is an economic feasibility
question at this point. In a 40,000 swimming pool, you would initially have
to add somewhere in the neighborhood of 228 gallons of H3O.
At roughly $25 per gallon, that would mean an initial investment
of $5,700 -- a rather substantial sum. In time, we believe that
as our economies of scale grow, we will be able to bring down
the cost of H3O considerably. For now, chlorine has the edge.
I have my own pH testing system.
So why would I want to use yours?
If you can test in the 2.0 to 2.3 range --
either with pH strips or with a pH measuring device,
use what you have. It doesn't matter. We provide access to
pH strips to those who
need them, but if you can get them elsewhere for less, that's
fine, too. (By the way, we now use EM Science strips,
which are made in Germany. The suggested retail for our 100 test
strip cases is $12.95. We charge $9.95, which means that it costs
less than 10 cents to check the pH of your spa.)
