IceCap Kalk Mixer Medium Magnet Pill
SKU: IP-KM-MAG-M
- Direct OEM KM-150 Replacement: Factory-original replacement medium magnetic stir bar engineered specifically for the IceCap KM-150 (6-inch) Medium Kalkwasser Mixing Reactor.
- Non-Submerged Magnetic Drive: Sits at the bottom of the reaction vessel and couples magnetically with the motorized base plate, eliminating maintenance-heavy powerheads.
- Chemically Inert PTFE Coating: Encapsulated in heavy-duty, food-grade Teflon (PTFE) that resists caustic high-pH (12.0+) calcium hydroxide environments and mineral scale.
- Optimized Gentle Agitation: Designed with a smooth pivot ring to rotate effortlessly, maintaining saturated limewater without churning solids into the dosing line.
- Drop-In Replacement: Drops directly into the reactor chamber base without requiring tools, adhesives, or disassembly of the motor assembly.
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What’s Included:
(1) IceCap Kalk Mixer Medium Replacement Magnetic Stir Bar Pill (IP-KM-MAG-M)
Technical Specs:
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: IP-KM-MAG-M
Core Material: High-Strength Neodymium Rare-Earth Permanent Magnet
Encapsulation Coating: Chemically Inert, Saltwater/Caustic-Resistant PTFE (Teflon)
Profile / Shape: Cylindrical Stir Bar with Center Pivot Ring
Color: Standard Laboratory White
Primary Compatibility: IceCap KM-150 Medium 6-inch Kalkwasser Mixing Reactor
Installation & Replacement Guidelines:
Turn off power to the IceCap Kalk Mixer base motor and disconnect the reactor feed line.
Carefully drain the liquid from the KM-150 reaction chamber and rinse out any remaining undissolved kalk sediment.
Remove the old, worn, or scored stir bar from the bottom of the vessel (a magnetic retriever wand can help lift it out).
Drop the new IP-KM-MAG-M magnet pill into the center of the clean reactor base, confirming it seats flat on its pivot ring.
Re-add fresh calcium hydroxide powder, refill with reverse osmosis (RO) water, place the vessel back onto the motorized drive base, and reconnect power.
Pro Tips:
- Inspect the PTFE Coating for Abrasive Wear. Calcium hydroxide slurry acts as a mild abrasive over time. Inspect the white Teflon coating every 3 to 6 months during your routine reactor flush. If the polymer surface is visibly worn down or the internal magnetic core becomes exposed, replace it immediately to prevent metal oxidation or tank contamination.
- Calibrate Stirrer Motor Speed to Avoid Clouding. Set the Kalk Mixer base motor speed so the IP-KM-MAG-M creates a gentle, creeping slurry roll across the bottom third of the chamber. Avoid running at excessive speeds that generate a violent vortex, which can lift cloudy particles into the upper effluent zone and dose sediment into your aquarium display.