What a Medical Device Inventor Saw After Taking Apart the Leveluk SD501

A rare engineering perspective that helped many families feel confident before deciding.

At Kangen Water Station, we meet many sincere families who are curious about the Kangen Water System, but want confidence before making a decision. They’re not looking for hype. They’re looking for something simple:

“Is this machine truly built with quality I can trust in my home?”

That’s why we uploaded and featured this video on our YouTube channel. It shares a perspective that’s uncommon in the wellness space—an evaluation through the lens of product engineering, standards, and long-term reliability.

Who Is Ron Hicks and Why His View Matters

In the video, Ron Hicks, a medical equipment inventor and long-time product innovator, was invited to share his experience after having his engineering team take apart the Leveluk SD501 water ionizer.

Ron is the CEO of HerdX, Inc., an agri-tech company based in the Texas Hill Country, working on solutions to improve the world’s food supply by reducing the need for antibiotics. He brings more than 25 years of disruptive product development and senior management experience.

Earlier in his career, Ron led teams that developed highly successful products that helped reshape parts of the medical device industry. His private portfolio of patented innovations has earned numerous awards across engineering, tooling, and design, including BusinessWeek’s top industrial design award, recognized alongside global names such as BMW, Sony, and Logitech.

For many viewers, this background matters because it frames the conversation around something practical:How is a technology built—and does it look like something made for long-term daily use?

A Look at the Leveluk SD501 Through an Engineering Lens

One of the most compelling parts of Ron’s talk is how he approaches the SD501—not as a “trend,” but as a piece of technology.

He shares how, in his world, products that perform consistently over time typically have certain characteristics:

• disciplined design choices

• durable internal construction

• quality materials

• consistency in manufacturing

  
  

From our perspective at Kangen Water Station, this is exactly what many families want to understand. It’s less about fancy claims and more about a grounded question:

“Is this system designed to serve a household reliably for years?”

“We Took It Apart” What That Means for Confidence

Ron explains that he had his engineers examine the SD501 internally. Rather than focusing on marketing, he highlights what stood out in terms of build.

What he describes points to:

• precision engineering

• thoughtful internal structure

• components intended for daily use

• overall seriousness in design and manufacturing

  
  

He even shares that some of his team members were so impressed that they chose to purchase units for themselves.

For many readers, this is the key takeaway:

The SD501 is not a short-term gadget. It’s a well-built home system designed to last.

Why This Video Helps Reframe the “Price vs Value” Question

Another reason we recommend this video is that it naturally answers a common concern:

“Why does a Kangen Water system cost more than a typical water filter?”

While filters focus mainly on removal, the Kangen Water System is a home technology designed for daily output and multiple water settings—built with durable components intended for years of use.

The video helps people see the difference between:

• a basic appliance you replace often, and

• a long-term household system you build your routines around

  
  

Whether you choose to own one or not, it’s a useful framework for making a more informed comparison.

Our Invitation: Watch the Video and Decide With Clarity

We’re sharing this not to pressure anyone—only to support your decision with better understanding.

We recommend watching this video if you are:

• exploring the SD501 and want more confidence about build quality

• comparing Kangen Water systems and want a deeper perspective

• looking for an engineering-oriented viewpoint rather than marketing talk

  
  

👉 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel, and if questions come up, reach out to us. We’ll answer openly and simply.

💧 At Kangen Water Station, our role is to educate and guide families with care.If you’d like, we can arrange a friendly demo (showroom or on-site) so you can experience the water properly and decide at your own pace.