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Re: Sump Pump - Discharge riser freezing

Drill a 1/8" hole in the pipe just above the check valve so the standpipe can slowly drain back into the pit. Problem solved.

Yes, the pump will run twice as often, and yes, some water will come out that hole when the pump runs, but the pipe won't freeze.
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