TL;DR
A pop-up emitter is the lidded outlet at the end of a buried downspout drain that opens under the pressure of flowing stormwater to release it across the lawn, then closes to keep out rodents, mulch, and debris. The lid lifts with very little head, so the buried line must hold continuous fall from the downspout to the outlet.
What it means
A pop-up emitter is the lidded outlet at the end of a buried downspout drain that opens under the pressure of flowing stormwater to release it across the lawn, then closes to keep out rodents, mulch, and debris. The lid lifts with very little head, so the buried line must hold continuous fall from the downspout to the outlet. Installers place them 10 feet or more from the foundation, flush with grade so mowers pass straight over.
Where it sits in the glossary
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