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    Jul 9, 2008, 04:47 PM
    Gravel-less pipe as field line
    Can anyone shed some light on the benefits of gravel-less pipe vs regular vented pvc?
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    Jul 11, 2008, 08:21 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by tdk
    Can anyone shed some light on the benefits of gravel-less pipe vs regular vented pvc?
    A regular filter bed requires a trench filled with gravel and a gravel-less system,(see image) simply requires a trench to lay the pipe in. Regards, Tom
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