Quote Originally Posted by nicole12
I've read some posts on a temp. solution to restricting flow for a pump that's too big for a filter, but there are different views on where to place that shut-off. I have a ball valve coming from the skimmer to the pump, could I shut some of the water off at that point or do I need to install another ball valve at a different location.

I have an Astralpool 1.5hp single speed pump and a 150lb AstralPool Sand filter. I believe my filter says 35-60gpms and from I've read on the info for the pump could be anywhere 98-30gpms depending on the feet of head, which I have no idea what that means. Pool is only around 7500 gallons. Don't know why they set me up with such a high powered filter but at this point I don't want to spend the money on a new pump.
Actually the ball valve WOULD solve the problem (eventually) as it would lead your pump to a VERY early grave and then you could put in a nice 0.5hp or so pump to solve the problem....