Kalkwasser - Translates from the German for limewater and is a solution made by dissolving Calcium Hydroxide in water. The resultant fresh solution is alkaline with a pH of 12.4 and contains a ready supply of both Calcium ions and Carbonate ions.
The solution reacts readily with CO2 in the atmosphere to form calcium carbonate and so it must be made in a relatively air tight environment which is where the kalkwasser stirrer comes in to play.
The KM500T is the standard stirrer suitable for tanks up to 1500 lts - 350 UK gallons - 400 USG and will produce up to 5lt - 1.3 US Gallons of kalkwasser per hour.
Specification
Technical Data:
- KM500 Stirrer:
- Can be stood on the outside of the aquarium or sump.
- Must gravity feed back into the water supply.
- Feed with RO water from a reservoir or direct from the RO unit.
- Use in conjunction with a top up system.
- Supplied with 500ml tub of RowaKalk.
- Makes up to 5lt - 1.3 USG of kalkwasser per hour.
Dimensions:
- 150mm x 150mm x 480mm (LxWxH)
- L 6" W 6" H 19".
- 7.5V 3 watts consumption.
Suitability:
- Suitable for aquariums up to 1500 lts - 350 UK gallons - 400 USG