Jersey,

My vent pipe will close when the water level rises above the top of the 12" pipe. It is the same principle as the "upside down U" - except simpler. In this design there is a lot less pipe sticking up out of the ground (and a lot less pipe to break with your mower, tractor...etc.)

Gator

- Smoke 'em if you got 'em

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