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Record 1 2011-09-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Tools and Equipment
CONT

When a faucet is turned off rapidly ... sudden change in pressure causes hammering ... To prevent this noise, provide air chamber at fixtures. These furnish a cushion of air which stops the flow ... more gently.

OBS

air chamber: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage et outils de plomberie
CONT

Les remèdes [...] à ce genre de désordres [coups de bélier] sont [...] disposés en amont des robinets [...] des appareils spéciaux dits dôme d'air etc. dont l'action est d'absorber la surpression produite.

OBS

anti-bélier pneumatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Herramientas y equipo de fontanería
DEF

Pieza de tubería con un extremo superior cerrando que se usa en la tubería de distribución de agua para evitar su golpeteo.

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