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SUPPORT AMPOULE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lighting Fixtures
  • Urban Planning
DEF

An outside lighting installation fitted to a pole and comprising, unless otherwise indicated, a support no longer than two and a half metres, a reflector inside a metal case, a bulb and a refractor, and including in some instances a photoelectric cell.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Luminaires
  • Aménagement urbain
DEF

Appareil d’éclairage extérieur fixé à un poteau et comprenant, sauf indication contraire, un support n’ excédant pas deux mètres et demi de longueur, une enveloppe métallique abritant un réflecteur, une ampoule et un diffuseur, et comportant dans certains cas une cellule photoélectrique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Appliances and Equipment
OBS

The cap may have a screw fitting, be of the bayonet type, or have a notch so that the bulb can only be mounted in a specific position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareillage électrique
OBS

Le culot peut être à pas de vis, à broche, ou muni d’une douille à encoche permettant de fixer l'ampoule sur le support selon une certaine disposition.

Spanish

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