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UNITARY SYSTEM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1985-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gas and Oil Heating
- Electric Heating
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unitary system 1, record 1, English, unitary%20system
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unitary systems are installed in each room and can provide individual room temperature control. They include baseboard, wall, cabinet, floor insert or wall insert convection heaters ... They are compact, noiseless and practically maintenance free. Thermostat controls may be installed in the unit itself or mounted on a nearby inside wall. 1, record 1, English, - unitary%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
- Chauffage électrique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système autonome
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20autonome
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-10-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electric Heating
- Gas and Oil Heating
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unitary heater 1, record 2, English, unitary%20heater
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In many Canadian homes, using a central heating system may not be practical or possible. The alternative is unitary or space heaters which are widely available and can employ any of the major heating fuels. Oil-fired and gas-fired space heaters are available in many styles and sizes, they can be free-standing, wall-mounted or hung from ceilings. Heat is circulated by natural convection or with the aid of a built-in fan. 1, record 2, English, - unitary%20heater
Record 2, Key term(s)
- unitary system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chauffage électrique
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- radiateur autonome
1, record 2, French, radiateur%20autonome
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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