Pond master Pump

[46gReef]

I installed a new sump/cute yesterday on my 46 reef and I upgraded to a pond master 12(1200gph) it's a ton of flow. I have a valve on there and can limit the flow but I don't want to damage the pump. Anyone out there using a pond master and limiting the flow? Thanks.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Instead of restricting the flow of the pump (which could damage the pump), tee off the return line and return that pipe (with valve) to the sump. Here is a picture of an old sump where I did just that. Out of view is the ball valve were it re-enters the sump. The pipe going back up to the DT has no valve on it.

 

[46gReef]

Good idea, thanks for the suggestion.