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Clinical Trail 5th session completed 4/24/24.
This is my best guest.
That hole is to allows the water in the stem to drain after the water is shut off. It is to eliminate or reduce the amount of water left in the stem so when it freezes it will not damage it. When the valve is opened, the drain hole should be shielded (blocked) by the grommet at the top of the stem. When closed the hole is exposed and water should drain inside the stem when the hose is removed. I'm suspecting the packing material at the top of the stem is damage or miss aligned.
That hole is to allows the water in the stem to drain after the water is shut off. It is to eliminate or reduce the amount of water left in the stem so when it freezes it will not damage it. When the valve is opened, the drain hole should be shielded (blocked) by the grommet at the top of the stem. When closed the hole is exposed and water should drain inside the stem when the hose is removed. I'm suspecting the packing material at the top of the stem is damage or miss aligned.
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