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DISCONNECTEUR HYDRAULIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Fire Safety
DEF

Device installed in a water supply pipe to prevent backflow of water into the water supply system from the connections on its outlet end.

OBS

Although the terms "backflow preventer" and "vacuum breaker" are not synonymous, they are sometimes so used in trade publications.

OBS

Backflow: flow of the water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from any source(s) other than its intended source. Back siphonage is one type of backflow.

OBS

backflow preventer: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Sécurité incendie
DEF

Dispositif installé dans un réseau de distribution d'eau pour empêcher l'eau non potable d'y refouler.

DEF

Appareil de robinetterie destiné à empêcher une inversion du fluide dans une canalisation d'eau potable.

OBS

Siphonnage : refoulement d'eau causé par la pression atmosphérique.

OBS

dispositif anti-refoulement; dispositif anti-retour : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tuberías y accesorios
  • Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Seguridad contra incendios
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