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An illuminated siphon includes a directional light source attached adjacent the upper end of the siphon tube. The siphon includes a transmission path for the light source along the siphon inlet tube. with an illumination emission point near the inlet end of the siphon tube, and provides utility for the siphon in darkened and confined areas. such as vehicle fuel tanks. The light source and transmission path are disposed to one side of the siphon inlet tube, thus allowing a clear sight line for the operator along the opposite side of the tube. The inlet end of the siphon tubs is inserted into the tank and the light source is activated. whereupon the siphon tube may be maneuvered to observe any water or other contaminates in the tank and to position the inlet end of the tube to withdraw those contaminates from the tank. The tube or pipe to which the light is attached is preferably relatively inflexible in order to provide for maneuverability of the light and inlet end from the opposite end. Additional flexible tubes or hoses may be secured to the tube to which the light is attached, and a hand or motor operated siphon pump may be secured to the remainder of the apparatus. Preferably, the various tubes and hoses are transparent to enable the user to observe any contaminates flowing within, and are also resistant to degradation due to contact with most types of fuels. Use of the siphon provides a great savings to the operator of the vehicle, especially diesel powered trucks and the like.
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