As a new pool owner, I cannot thank everyone enough for the help and knowledge I've picked up from this forum. I have two questions regarding the plumbing at my equipment area. In the attached photo there is an actuated valve that sits on the supply side of the pump. On the left (facing the pump) of the actuated valve is the pool skimmer and main drain. On the right is another unidentified pipe, that is closed. What is this, and why is it normally closed?
Second question, in the same photo, there is a capped PVC riser with a fish mouth cut near the top of the pipe. It has the appearance of a snorkel, and is well above all the other plumbing. What is the function of this riser?
Thank you,
Dill
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Second question, in the same photo, there is a capped PVC riser with a fish mouth cut near the top of the pipe. It has the appearance of a snorkel, and is well above all the other plumbing. What is the function of this riser?
Thank you,
Dill
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