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[Bill Jones <billj AT harborside.com>]

Bill Jones wrote:

> Bill Jones wrote:
>
>  
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> > The final component of inefficiency arises because of our pump's need to 
> > disconnect its air tube once per cycle to allow refilling, losing all 
> > the pressurized air in the tube.  It the valve is *above ground*, then we 
> > lose 100' of air tube's worth every cycle.
> >
> >    
> Oops!  Make that "below ground".  Why would there be 100' of air tube if 
> the valve can be located right near the pump?  This illustrates the 
> tragedy of "antonym aphasia"...
>  

Never mind, I had it right the first time.  Sorry.  Nowadays I would be 
one of those special "dyslexic" kids with an excuse for failing.

Bill