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02/06/2008, 08:19 PM
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Aqua Medic Kalk stirrer or GEO kalk reactor?
I'm trying to decide between the Aqua Medic Kalkstirrer 1000 and the GEO Kalk reactor, I know they are different designs for about the same price. Does anyone have any opinions either way?
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02/06/2008, 08:27 PM
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the aquamedic is nice because u can just have it stir 24/7 and it doesn't cause a slurry. I have one, really nice unit.
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02/06/2008, 08:50 PM
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I love my GEO kalk reactor. Built like a tank, extremely easy to use, works perfectly. I would definitely recommend the GEO.
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02/06/2008, 08:54 PM
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02/06/2008, 09:19 PM
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I vote for the Geo as well. very simple to use, easy to fill.
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02/07/2008, 07:41 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I'm leaning towards the aqua medic due to the fact that it stirs the kalk 24/7 similar to the Deltecs, but I'm concerned about the reliability of the stir motorm, I like the GEO due to it's reputation and quality. Decisions, decisions.
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02/07/2008, 10:52 AM
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I too have the Geo and like it very much. It does what it's supposed to, and if the motor ever fails, it's a quick swap out with a maxijet powerhead.
The design is good with a check valve on the water input (I think that's what it is), and the drain valve to lower the water within the chamber to make room for pouring in a slurry of new kalk is nice. You do need to add a timer to get it to mix regularly though.
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02/07/2008, 12:12 PM
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Why would you want the kalk stirred 24/7 anyway? Mine is stirred 8 times a day at 1 minute intervals, thats all it needs.
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