CAn I add another injector to MR-2 without using the riser?

Kimo · 04/06/2006, 10:59 AM

Hey everyone -

I first want to thank Andy for his help getting my skimmer repaired. It was leaking like a seive and it took 5 (!) gluing sessions over 3 weeks to fix it.

Would it work well to add a second injector to my MR-2 without using the riser tube? I don't have anywhere to keep the skimmer where it can be any taller than it is, and I would like to up my skimming power (can't ever get enough!)

Anyone do this, and better yet have pics?

Thanks!

Jamie

Kimo · 04/07/2006, 10:05 AM

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AcroSteve · 04/07/2006, 10:48 AM

What pump do you have on the skimmer now? Are you planning on changing it if you add the other injector?

Is it a beckett?

Personally, I do not see much benefit if you cannot increase the dwell time.

Kimo · 04/07/2006, 11:39 AM

I currently have a GenX Mak 4. I would change it to something more appropriate for dual becketts.

Thanks for the response.

MIKE NY · 04/07/2006, 02:15 PM

yes it would make a difference with a second beckett and bigger pump, also I put risers on the becketts which helped too.

04/06/2006, 10:59 AM	#1
Kimo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 671	CAn I add another injector to MR-2 without using the riser? Hey everyone - I first want to thank Andy for his help getting my skimmer repaired. It was leaking like a seive and it took 5 (!) gluing sessions over 3 weeks to fix it. Would it work well to add a second injector to my MR-2 without using the riser tube? I don't have anywhere to keep the skimmer where it can be any taller than it is, and I would like to up my skimming power (can't ever get enough!) Anyone do this, and better yet have pics? Thanks! Jamie

04/07/2006, 10:48 AM	#3
AcroSteve Make my Funk a P-Funk Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Electric Avenue Posts: 5,092	What pump do you have on the skimmer now? Are you planning on changing it if you add the other injector? Is it a beckett? Personally, I do not see much benefit if you cannot increase the dwell time. __________________ **************** "Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em." -- The Webb Wilder Credo -- don't go ninjin' nobody that don't need ninjin'! Current Tank Info: 220g custom plywood. SPS heavy with Sequence Hammerhead return with 4-Way OM. Tunze 6100, 6200 and Wavebox. 5000btu DIY Chiller. Lighting is 10K mh 250W / VHO Actinic Skimer - H&S A200-2x1260

04/07/2006, 02:15 PM	#5
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 4,381	yes it would make a difference with a second beckett and bigger pump, also I put risers on the becketts which helped too. __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef, 20 gal frag/reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums on Hamilton M80 HQIs, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

04/07/2006, 10:05 AM	#2
Kimo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 671	btt

04/07/2006, 11:39 AM	#4
Kimo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 671	I currently have a GenX Mak 4. I would change it to something more appropriate for dual becketts. Thanks for the response.