dip tube en · NOUN
Meanings
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A tube in a boiler that directs incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank, to be heated.
If the pilot light lights but continues to go out, replace the thermocoupling. If none of these methods prove fruitful, check the dip tube.
1999, R. Dodge Woodson, Plumber's Standard Handbook, pages 25–19:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dip tubes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |