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    Mar 3, 2009, 08:38 AM
    What is a dip tub in electric water heater?
    What is a dip tub in electric water heater?
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    Mar 3, 2009, 08:46 AM

    tub = tube

    It makes the water inlet occur near the bottom of the tank.
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    Mar 3, 2009, 09:33 AM

    KISS is correct. This link will show you how it works in more detail. How a water heater dip tube works and what it looks like.

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