In article Nihnh.7399$kB3.2294@trnddc08, "Pop`" wrote:
Sudy Nim wrote:

In general, the check valve should be close to the pump so that there is
less air to trap in the pipes between the pump and the valve; gives it a
faster startup and the water standing in the pipe won't compress and cause
"spurts" when the pump comes on.

Water doesn't compress anyway...

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.