Tunze nano skimmer questions

[Hodge]

Just received a 9002 nanoskimmer and found the mounting bracket has been changed to a magnetic base style. I'm trying to fit it into an RSM and had wanted to install on the glass heater compartment divider. If I mount it here, the skimmer will be submerged lower than the level line indicated on the skimmer. Will this be a problem??
I know others who have mounted them low enough to close the skimmer compartment lid (I'm guessing they must have dropped them deeper than advised??)

I also found the skimmer to be quite noisy when the cup is installed. The noise is from the air intake/adjustment. The top lid of the skimmer body is not attached very well and sits up a bit (air hose seems to be pushing lid up) Could this be the cause of excessive noise??.

 

[pdkinsel]

My 9002 is very quiet compared to the remora I had before-night and day difference with reagards to noise. I would imagine that the lid being pushed up would not be helping to muffle the air noise. I know Roger might chime in soon, but just wanted to say they run pretty quiet (mine is in my office).

 

[Hodge]

Thanks for reply,

I modded/eliminated the stock air screw. I drilled a hole, ran the tube thru the top lid (which helps hold the lid on) and added an inline air screw. Its quieter and easier to reach.

I just need to know what affect running the skimmer deeper than the line shown on the skimmer body may have.

 

[rvitko]

If anything the skimmer should be run shallower than the marked line and the marked line should be considered the max. I am unsure what effect it will have after the modification. Usually if run to deep and not modified the skimmer take water in through the airline and can be noisy as a result and not perform consistently.