Would it be beneficial to run the Kalk stirrer just a few times a day?

Maximus · 01/07/2017, 11:15 PM

I read that the stirrer should be on 24/7 but could I lessen the amount of run time in order to add longevity to the stirrer? How long does a typical motor on a kalk stirrer last if ran 24/7? Btw, I really like your product!!

MJNTWise · 01/08/2017, 03:05 PM

Thats a good question...I have run my for over a year now..none stop...I would worry about the kalk gumming up in the bottom and causing more problems then its worth...But who am I...lololol

Avast Marine · 01/09/2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

I read that the stirrer should be on 24/7 but could I lessen the amount of run time in order to add longevity to the stirrer? How long does a typical motor on a kalk stirrer last if ran 24/7? Btw, I really like your product!!

24/7 motor life is 3-4 years. They are inexpensive and easy to replace ($25 and 10 minutes). We recommend running it continuously, the motors we use are rated for this so let er rip!

Maximus · 01/09/2017, 05:56 PM

Ok, 24/7 it is! Thanks guys!

01/07/2017, 11:15 PM	#1
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Would it be beneficial to run the Kalk stirrer just a few times a day? I read that the stirrer should be on 24/7 but could I lessen the amount of run time in order to add longevity to the stirrer? How long does a typical motor on a kalk stirrer last if ran 24/7? Btw, I really like your product!! __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

01/08/2017, 03:05 PM	#2
MJNTWise 7 Year Newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Weeki Wachee, Fl. Posts: 1,761 Blog Entries: 1	Thats a good question...I have run my for over a year now..none stop...I would worry about the kalk gumming up in the bottom and causing more problems then its worth...But who am I...lololol __________________ https://www.*********.com/threads/new-dream-tank-300-gallon.674598/ Current Tank Info: 180 gal. 40B gal. sump. 100 lbs live rock, Duel Cor 20 return pump,30"lifereef skimmer,4 MP 40, 4 XR15w Pro 4 with 2 50/50 reefbrites, Apex Control

01/09/2017, 05:56 PM	#4
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	Ok, 24/7 it is! Thanks guys! __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.