dip tube
English
Noun
dip tube (plural dip tubes)
- 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 (page 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.
- 1999, R. Dodge Woodson, Plumber's Standard Handbook (page 25-19)