I have used it 4 or 5 times and it has worked for me well. I use it to grow yeast in my starters which has worked well for me.

I have used it 4 or 5 times and it has worked for me well. I use it to grow yeast in my starters which has worked well for me.

Works as advertised. Functional stir plate for the $$ if you get to brew in your garage or similar where you don't have to listen to it all the time. Mine is on my work desk since I live in an apartment. Was tolerably noisy at first but got very loud after building starters on 2-3 weekends which sort annoys other people in the house. This morning the housing was removed to access the inside pushed and adjusted some stuff for better balance and less vibration; also lubricated the motor shaft. Now it's back to baseline maybe even a little improved. I may try to sell it and pay for a better machine if it keeps requiring as much maintenance.

Works as advertised. Functional stir plate for the $$ if you get to brew in your garage or similar where you don't have to listen to it all the time. Mine is on my work desk since I live in an apartment. Was tolerably noisy at first but got very loud after building starters on 2-3 weekends which sort annoys other people in the house. This morning the housing was removed to access the inside, pushed and adjusted some stuff for better balance and less vibration; also lubricated the motor shaft. Now it's back to baseline, maybe even a little improved. I may try to sell it and pay for a better machine if it keeps requiring as much maintenance.

I was skeptical about purchasing this as I feared it would be too small for the 5L flask and the bar wouldn’t stay in motion. Glad to say it works perfectly and after a year of use! It also works well with my 2L flask. I might get another in the near future.

I was skeptical about purchasing this as I feared it would be too small for the 5L flask and the bar wouldn’t stay in motion. Glad to say it works perfectly and after a year of use! It also works well with my 2L flask. I might get another in the near future.

Bought this looking for something to stir a 5L flask. Does the trick pretty well. Might need a larger stirbar but does pretty well with my smaller one. Great value sturdy powerful and compact.

Bought this looking for something to stir a 5L flask. Does the trick pretty well. Might need a larger stirbar but does pretty well with my smaller one. Great value, sturdy, powerful and compact.

Was having trouble with a different brand that wouldn't spin the stir bar without assistance. This one works great and the know adjuster for speed let's me choose exactly how much stirring I want. Nice and compact too.

Was having trouble with a different brand that wouldn't spin the stir bar without assistance. This one works great and the know adjuster for speed let's me choose exactly how much stirring I want. Nice and compact too.

Works Perfect. Excellent Value.

Works Perfect. Excellent Value.

Just received it and I'm giving it 5 stars. Even though package only says 1000ml it stirs my 5L flask perfectly. Works all the way on high for a 1in stir bar but it creates a vortex and stirs everything fine around 1/3 power. Great product and cheaper than most others on the market. Comes with a 1in stir bar and an extra fuse.

Just received it, and I'm giving it 5 stars. Even though package only says 1000ml, it stirs my 5L flask perfectly. Works all the way on high for a 1in stir bar, but it creates a vortex and stirs everything fine around 1/3 power. Great product and cheaper than most others on the market. Comes with a 1in stir bar and an extra fuse.

I don't know but this plate makes the little bar go whirrrrrrrrr and the yeast starter foam up real good.

Works like a charm. I get GREAT results with my beers.

Works like a charm. I get GREAT results with my beers.

I don't know but this plate makes the little bar go whirrrrrrrrr and the yeast starter foam up real good.

First time using the magnetic plate. It made making a yeast starter easier. Only problem a very minor one is getting the magnetic stirrer out before pitching. I give it a 5 star and would recommend.

First time using the magnetic plate. It made making a yeast starter easier. Only problem, a very minor one is getting the magnetic stirrer out before pitching. I give it a 5 star and would recommend.

It works great. It works like it’s supposed to handles my 2000ml flask with no problem.

It works great.It works like it’s supposed to handles my 2000ml flask with no problem.

I make starters for all of my beers and this sure does beat trying to remember to shake the flask. Once you find the "sweet spot" I baked it with a line. That spot gives optimum mixing without throwing the stir rod. I also use this with the Propper starter so no more messing with scalding liquid

I make starters for all of my beers and this sure does beat trying to remember to shake the flask. Once you find the "sweet spot" I baked it with a line. That spot gives optimum mixing without throwing the stir rod. I also use this with the Propper starter so no more messing with scalding liquid

A little bigger & bulkier than I hoped but it’s quiet and does the job. Overall very satisfied.

A little bigger & bulkier than I hoped but it’s quiet and does the job. Overall, very satisfied.

Works great - very quiet

Works great - very quiet

The plate held a Erlenmeyer Flask with no problem and work wonderful on my last batch. I really enjoy the light to ensure power is on or off.

The plate held a Erlenmeyer Flask with no problem and work wonderful on my last batch. I really enjoy the light to ensure power is on or off.

Most plates I've found in the past required a larger commitment/investment of money. This is a nice entry point and may be all I'll ever need. (I don't do massive lagers or anything over 10gal) Perfect size for a 2L flask. I'm sure it can handle more but I've never had to turn up the dial even 1/3-way yet. (only used it for 2 FFTs so far my first full starter will be in a couple of weeks)

Most plates I've found in the past required a larger commitment/investment of money. This is a nice entry point and may be all I'll ever need. (I don't do massive lagers or anything over 10gal) Perfect size for a 2L flask. I'm sure it can handle more, but I've never had to turn up the dial even 1/3-way yet. (only used it for 2 FFTs so far, my first full starter will be in a couple of weeks)