I am in process of trying a new braid system. 2.375" diameter circular cross section stainless braid screen - two of these running parallel on the bottom of the cooler (52 Quart). I have had great success with 3 parallel Zymico screen based on 1/2" pipe thread dims. This will be based on a pipe thread reducer (PTR) from 2" to 1/2" then to the cooler bulkhead. Pics to come. Wrapping and securing the mesh screen may be difficult.
I fully believe in more screen area not less.