In trader_4 writes:

What's the purpose of draining the pipe below the check valve with the
air hole? I recall hearing about this before, but can't recall what the
issue is supposed to be.

If there's water in the vertical pipe then when the
pump starts it's got a pressure head against it.

Makes things tougher...


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