STEVE March 3, 2012 Share March 3, 2012 OK...I know I'm probably opening up a "mine is better than yours" topic, but I'm only trying to see what brand folks are using for kalk stirrers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds March 3, 2012 Share March 3, 2012 I just bought a used Deltec KM500 for my upcoming upgrade. Haven't used it yet, but i have heard great things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim March 3, 2012 Share March 3, 2012 I really like my Avast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country March 3, 2012 Share March 3, 2012 I have a Deltec KM500, cost $500 new, have had it for years and it is a great kalkstirrer. If I had it to do again right now I'd buy one of the Avast Marine ones. The motor went out on mine a few years ago and I had to take it to Richmond to the deltec rep to get a new motor, cost near $100 plus gas and time. Dan is right in Alexandria so if the motor goes out he's close by and a new motor for his is only $25, and you can get the K1 Kalkstirrer kit for $139 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward March 3, 2012 Share March 3, 2012 I also like the Avast ones. They are virtually the same design as the Deltec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE March 3, 2012 Author Share March 3, 2012 Looks like from the ones I have spoken to and these post, AVAST is leading the pack. I will start calling around LFS to see what they have in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiSpotCorals March 3, 2012 Share March 3, 2012 I am using an avast because it was a good deal, as long as the kalk gets stirred its all the same to me. They are close in case you need a motor though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubberFrog March 3, 2012 Share March 3, 2012 Avast K1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbyatv March 4, 2012 Share March 4, 2012 Read this thread and you can see my very simple DIY kalk stir. http://www.wamas.org/forums/topic/47929-wtt-drygoods-corals-for-kalk-stirrer/page__p__401810__fromsearch__1entry401810 Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami March 4, 2012 Share March 4, 2012 I have a Deltec KM500 also. It predates Avast's entry here. When the Deltec's motor started giving me a little trouble, a drop or two of machine oil on the motor's shaft fixed it up. It's been running reliably for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour01 March 4, 2012 Share March 4, 2012 precision marine here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve175 March 4, 2012 Share March 4, 2012 I ran a Deltec KM500s for years without issue and, although it still runs, recently upgraded to a KM800 (which I also love) as my Kalk output was too much for the 500s. No experience with Avast, but if they are stirrers (and not pump mixers), would go with them. Would stay away from the pump mixers (like Geo) as the pump failure rate is very high with these and they have a higher risk of adding kalk slurry to the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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