kalk stir timer settings

[BocoChoco]

Done putting together a custom kalk stirrer and I have a nice Honeywell timer to install on the output but no clue as to how often I should mix it up.
Any suggestions? Using a 300gph pump to circulate mix

 

[mlreef]

I would say once an hour for 5 minutes.

 

[BocoChoco]

I would say once an hour for 5 minutes.

It chunks up that much? I've never used kalk before, just handy with DIY stuff

 

[EricTheRed]

I always added it to my ATO. I think Greg has a stirrer....

 

[madjoe]

Same here i just mix in with top off water and use a ato i have sediment at bottom but pump dosent suck it off bottom any way and ot get dumped though a sock filter any way so i dont worry about it much. Been doing same way for 2 yrs maybe longer never had any issues with sensors pumps tank ciral etc

 

[goat585]

I stir for 5 minutes every hour

 

[BocoChoco]

5 minutes every hour sounds like a winner. Should I just feed my ATO RO/DI through the limewater or should I use a 1.1ML/hr BRS dosing pump?
I top off a gallon per day from evap so I worry I may spike my PH too fast

 

[ykh]

are you sure constant stirring of kalk is beneficial?

 

[BocoChoco]

are you sure constant stirring of kalk is beneficial?

Just wanting more set it and forget it options with having to travel to China and Germany more often soon

 

[ykh]

from what i read, if it reaches saturation, it won't dissolve any further.

Just wanting more set it and forget it options with having to travel to China and Germany more often soon