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LOW-PRESSURE SWITCH [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
  • Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
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pressure switch. A switch that monitors the pressure of steam, air, gases, or liquids, and breaks a circuit when the pressure either rises of falls to a preset value. It is used [for instance] to shut down [a] burner if the pressure exceeds (high pressure switch) or falls below (low pressure switch) a preset value. It may reset automatically when the pressure returns to normal, or it may require manual resetting.

Key term(s)
  • low-pressure switch

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
  • Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage

Spanish

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