Using the suspended large pipe to bring up (less desirable) bottom water into the top of a drain pipe is a recognized method. I personally had not thought about making one seasonally convertible, but it sure would work and I can see where it might be an advantage (preventing ice damage, for instance)

GREAT diagram, btw.


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