Mod MR-2 to Recirc? Worth it?

[Guest Kimo]

I have a MR-2 from MRC, the OLD one without o-rings or keyhole flanges.

 

I have been reading a lot about recirculating skimmers fed by the overflows, and it seems like a really good idea.

 

The skimmer works pretty well (if I clean it) as is, but I have read a bunch about recirculating skimmers and have seen the new recirc. skimmers (or mods) from MRC and they look interesting.

 

It seems like it would be a matter of cutting down a couple bulkheads, drilling some holes into the skimmer box and gluing the bulkheads in, fairly simple.

 

But is it worth it? Would it really make a big difference?

 

Having the pump parallel to the wall of my sump would help me with space issues, but I don't want to ruin my skimmer as I don't have the $$$ to buy a new one right now.

 

What does everyone think about this?

 

Thanks,

 

Jamie

[ErikS]

Can't answer for becketts specifically, but in general recirc's for NW skimmers can up the performance by 50%

 

Did you check the "MRC Club" @ ReefCentral - a wider audience.......or...email Andy? He's usually pretty darn helpful with stuff like this.