Tunze osmolator magnet questions

[miserkris]

Hello,
I got a used osmolator skimmer.
Pls see pics...one of the inside magnets lost its sealing and rusting a bit in sw.

It snaps into the body, how can I make magnet water proof? Without covering the holes for snapping into place?

Pls advice, should I coat with regular 5 min epoxy from HD?
Thanks

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

silicone the magnets carefully. From Tunze the replacement is about $20 I believe, check the Tunze usa site.

 

[cromag27]

Personally, I'd throw it away and buy something more reliable.

See my article on magnet safety in your tank.

http://reef2reef.com/ams/magnets-and-your-tank.233/