Reefpack function question?

[in2deep]

I have a Reefpack up and running and it is doing a great job but it has the large single magnet to hold them both in place and at the same level in the tank and the problem is that the skimmer works best when the water level is at the squiggly water level line on the skimmer..... but at this heigth prescribed by the line on the skimmer the filter box is too high to take in water over the weir and runs dry. It seems odd since they are both at the same heigth and not indepenadently adjustable so I have been changing the level and using them on alternate days.
I could do a fix by cutting the overflow box down about a 1/2 inch with a Dremel no big deal if there is not an easier solution.

As usual thanks for putting in all the time to help us Tunze users.

 

[rvitko]

That is unusual. First the water level should be essentially automatic since the osmolator inside would set the water level to what should be the correct height for both filters. The 3166 may require a higher water level if the filter is clogged since the flow through is less. Check these things out.

 

[in2deep]

Sorry I am switching over to Tunze and messing up the names. Mine is the combination skimmer and overflow skimmer box. I have an Osmolater coming soon but not in use yet.
It just seems that when the waterline of the tank matches the waterline shown on the skimmer then the overflow skimmer box is a little too high and water can't go in the weir. If I add more water and the tank waterline is 1/4" above the level shown on the skimmer then it works allowing water up the the level of the surface skimmer. Maybe everything is O.K. and I just need to run the water a little higher than the indication line on the skimmer?
Thanks.

 

[rvitko]

Do you have a Reefpack 500 or Nano reefpack 200? The Reefpack 500 would have included an osmolator. For the Nano Reefpack 200, I know the problem you are describing and the best solution is to stagger the two components. If you unscrew them from the magnet holder you will notice that each has two sets of threaded holes so one can be positioned about 1/2" above the other. A tip, if you have a childs toy (plastic) screwdriver or a fancy stainless steel or bronze (spark proof) screwdriver this job is much easier. The magnet holder will keep taking away your screwdriver otherwise. What I use in a pinch is a piece of a coke can that I have folded over a few times and flattened into a "screwdriver".

 

[in2deep]

Rodger, you were right on and I was able to get it situated properly. As usual thanks for the great service.