Swabbie for MRC MR-2R skimmer?

karlinkelly · 05/28/2011, 04:56 PM

Do you make a swabbie compatible with the MRC MR-2R skimmer? The lid size is 8.5".

ctenophore · 06/01/2011, 09:11 PM

Hi Karlin,

I looked up the specs on this skimmer. Since it has a sealed lid, we would need to retrofit the existing lid (or a second lid from MRC). Our standard lid-replacement Swabbie wouldn't attach properly to their collection cup.

Re: your email question concerning the dual riser tubes, yes you could use an XL shaft with dual wiper blades:
http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...abbie-Wiper-XL
Set one to reach the smaller section, and the other to reach the wider section. The specs mention a 4.5" upper riser, and 6" lower. If this is the case, you'll need a small upper blade and a large lower blade, which is not a problem. When you get a chance, measure the length of the upper riser (starting from the lid) so I can make sure the XL shaft will be long enough to reach the bottom section. You may need to drill a few extra holes in the XL shaft in order to vertically align the wiper blades.

Hope this answers your questions- sorry it took so long to get back to you.

Justin

05/28/2011, 04:56 PM	#1
karlinkelly Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 70	Swabbie for MRC MR-2R skimmer? Do you make a swabbie compatible with the MRC MR-2R skimmer? The lid size is 8.5".

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06/01/2011, 09:11 PM	#2
ctenophore RC Sponsor Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Rockville MD Posts: 656	Hi Karlin, I looked up the specs on this skimmer. Since it has a sealed lid, we would need to retrofit the existing lid (or a second lid from MRC). Our standard lid-replacement Swabbie wouldn't attach properly to their collection cup. Re: your email question concerning the dual riser tubes, yes you could use an XL shaft with dual wiper blades: http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...abbie-Wiper-XL Set one to reach the smaller section, and the other to reach the wider section. The specs mention a 4.5" upper riser, and 6" lower. If this is the case, you'll need a small upper blade and a large lower blade, which is not a problem. When you get a chance, measure the length of the upper riser (starting from the lid) so I can make sure the XL shaft will be long enough to reach the bottom section. You may need to drill a few extra holes in the XL shaft in order to vertically align the wiper blades. Hope this answers your questions- sorry it took so long to get back to you. Justin