dip tube

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dip tube (plural dip tubes)

  1. A tube in a boiler that directs incoming cold water to the bottom of the tank, to be heated.
    • 1999, R. Dodge Woodson, Plumber's Standard Handbook, pages 25–19:
      If the pilot light lights but continues to go out, replace the thermocoupling. If none of these methods prove fruitful, check the dip tube.