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Record 1 1999-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Underwater Diving (Sports)
DEF

A tank valve with a spring loaded device that closes when the air pressure decreases to about 500 psi (35 kg/cm²).

Key term(s)
  • J-valve

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
DEF

Valve munie d'un mécanisme qui retient une pression de 35 kg/cm² pour les bouteilles à valve double.

Key term(s)
  • clapet de réserve

Spanish

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