# How to Add a Control Valve to a Pond Pump Hose Line
Installing a water regulator in-line with the hose on a water pump is a great way to restrict the flow of water when needed. Often a pump can pump too much water at one time. This can make a fountain that is controlled by a pond pump too aggressive. A regular installed in-line with the pump will give you the ability to control this.
Things You'll Need
- Utility knife
- Hose couplers
- Band clamps
- Screwdriver
- Water regulator
Instructions
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Place the water regulator next to the water hose where you plan to install it. Mark each end of the regulator onto the hose with a marker.
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Cut the section of hose out with a sharp utility knife.
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Slide the hose couplers into each end of the supply hose. The couplers look like couplers you see on a garden hose. The larger coupler is the female coupler and the smaller coupler is the male coupler.
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Place band clamps over the hoses where the couplers slide into the hose ends. Tighten the band clamps with a screwdriver.
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Thread the couplers onto each end of the water regulator. One end of the regulator accepts make coupler and the other end of the regulator accepts the female coupler.
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Set the dial on the regulator to the desired level.
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