evil_lurker
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I need a new overhead stirrer... suggestions?
I'm looking for something in the 1/2 HP range, preferably with a SS shaft and dual 3-4" props cabable of stirring about 55 gallons.
Anyone know where I can get a decent setup for less than half a grand?
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undead_alchemist
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Try checking restaurant and or refrigeration supply stores.
I have seen some pretty good motors used in the condenser and evaporators.
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There's quite a few used Lightnin mixers on eBay, but I suppose you know about that.
If you get an air-driven type you would have variable speed.
Edit: The air-drive is a bit noisy, however.
[Edited on 14-7-2008 by Magpie]
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evil_lurker
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Yeah I looked at the air drive units and needless to say I was a bit unimpressed.
From what I seen it takes a heck of a lot of air to feed one of those babies... one would almost need a rotary screw air compressor to keep up.
Electric is the way to go, especially since I will be working with non-toxic non-corrosive non-flammable materials (for once!).
Not all chemicals are bad. Without chemicals such as hydrogen and oxygen, for example, there would be no way to make water, a vital ingredient in
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