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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!!

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.