The structure of this sentence

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Hi, would you help me with this sentence about the structure of this sentence.

- To guard against probe failture, seal the probe against exposure to seawater by either dipping the probe in epoxy, sealing it inside airline tubing or covering it with heat shrin tubing

I am not sure if "sealing it inside airline tubing" modifies " dipping the probe in epoxy'' or if it is only one of the thress phrases like 1. dipping the probe in epoxy, 2.sealing it inside airline tubing, 3. covering it with heat shrink tubing.

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Hi,

This is my thought:

To guard against probe failture, seal the probe against exposure to seawater by either dipping the probe in epoxy, sealing it inside airline tubing or covering it with heat shrink tubing

I would hesitate to use particple clause in this context. (sealing it inside airline tubing)

I think infinitive makes the statement more convincing in a technical context.

Points:

Q -What is the reason for dipping the probe in Epoxy?

A -To seal the probe from the exposure to the elements.

By the way, heat-shrink tubing is designed to shield electrical wire connections from accidental shorts. It offers no protection from liquid and moisture. So technically speaking, it's is not a safe method.

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