Figure 11 below shows how this system can be installed with a balance pipe to
allow the flow difference in pumps to equalize.
The 4” (110mm) pipe between the Cetus Sieve and the filter will allow water to
pass in the direction of the higher demanding unit (it is recommended that the
pump from the Cetus Sieve has a higher flow rate than the pump from the filter.)
Figure 11.
1) Water leaves the pond via a 4” bottom drain and travels to the first T-piece
2) Water then travels to the Cetus Sieve
3) Water is pumped from the Cetus Sieve to the filter
4) Water is pumped from the filter back to the pond
5) Excess water flows through the balance pipe back to the Cetus Sieve
There are huge benefits to be gained by utilising this new evolution in pond
filtration. Running these units in this configuration maximises the interval between
cleans. Either unit can be switched off to carry out maintenance without affecting
the other.
Both the Cetus Sieve and the filter can run independently of the other unit.