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Kalk Reactor recommendations?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Lee, Aug 18, 2013.

  1. Aug 18, 2013 #1
    Lee

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    Anyone have recommendations for a kalk reactor or stirrer? I'm looking for something that can be used with a litermeter 3 as the feed from my RO storage reservoir. I want something that is proven reliable and easy to add kalk powder to. I do not want to have to tinker with it and deal with it clumping up. I would prefer to be able to go about 2 weeks or more without having to add more powder, but I know that would probably be subjective to evaporation rate and demand.


    This will be the primary source of my Ca/Alk dosing. I have a 120 gallon tank with about 10-15 gallons in the sump. I would estimate my evaporation is around 1 gal to 1.5 gals per day.


    Otherwise I will continue mixing up kalkwasser in a trashcan and dose it as my topoff, but I thought it would be nice to eliminate 1 more container taking up space and having to refill it every month. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
  2. Aug 18, 2013 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Avast marine. Has been working without issues since I set it up. Just need to keep the output line cleaned out. The kalk residue will build up and clog it eventually.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2013 #3
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    +1 on avast marine best bang for the buck in my opinion
     
  4. Aug 18, 2013 #4
    Lee

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    Is this the one you are referring to?
    http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/product/kalkreactors/K1
     
  5. Aug 19, 2013 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    yes, but you can save yourself a little money and get the one you have to assemble yourself. Assembly takes nothing really.
     
  6. Aug 19, 2013 #6
    Lee

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    I saw that was an option in the research I was trying to do. I have yet to find a site that sold the actual DIY kit.
     
  7. Aug 19, 2013 #7
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/product/youbuilt/K1-Kalk-Stirrer-Kit
    Under the you built section of the avast site
     
  8. Aug 19, 2013 #8
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

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    On the avast marine site click the you built tab on the right hand side. that will get you to their kits
     

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