I have an FSI in-line sock filter and blue line 70 hd pump. Placement would be a little easier if I could place the pump so it sits on the out flow line after the sock filter and returns to the tank. should this be an issue?
Pump in-line sock filter position
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I'll answer my own question in case anyone was curious - this is what I got back from BlueLine Aquatics:
It's best to have the filter after the pump, not before it. As the filter becomes dirty and starts to clog up, it will cause the pump to cavitate which can heat up the impeller and melt it.
That's exactly what I would have posted. You never want your pump to be in the position to have to pull water.